Nicole overcame a number of health issues including fibromyalgia to become an accomplished endurance sports athlete. She started with 10K races and has completed 4 Ironman races, countless cycling rides, and an “endless” amount of running events. Her extensive race resume includes Kona Ironman World Championship, Ironman 70.3 Augusta, Mountains to Main Street Half Iron …
Most triathletes get their start in the sport by racing a sprint triathlon based in a local pool or nearby body of water. This experience can be horrifying or exhilarating or maybe a bit of both. Let’s take a look at what race day looks like at a typical sprint triathlon. Knowing how the race …
If you are thinking about doing your first triathlon this spring or summer it’s time for you to at least get started planning for your race. Depending on where you are in your fitness journey figure on training 8 to 12 weeks for a sprint distance race. Let’s talk about what you’re going to need …
So it finally happened, you decided to sign up for a triathlon. Whatever your reason, welcome to the demanding, highly technical, and confusing world of triathlons. Tell your spouse or significant other that you thought triathlon would improve your overall fitness and be a fun change of pace. It’s the truth and way less messy …
I’m thrilled to begin a series of posts for beginning triathlete with this guest post on transition etiquette by Kit Hayes. Kit is an avid triathlete and trail runner. Some of her recent races include: Iron Mountain Trail Run, Lake Logan International Triathlon, Turtle Crawl Triathlon, Beach2Battleship and Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake. Here’s a link to …
