While everyone has been training or tapering for their late season races, I’ve been training for my off season A priority events: Oktoberfest and Kona spectating Both require serious conditioning,…
This past weekend, I raced the 70.3 World Championship in Vegas. The race plan was simple: Chase the gap Since June I had been chasing. Since June I opened myself…
We are finally in September which means my 2013 triathlon season is coming to a quick close. Just a few more days during which I should probably bubble wrap myself…
This past weekend, I raced the age group (short course) national championship in Milwaukee. I’ll have to admit, when I saw the race was in Milwaukee I thought two things: …
On Sunday, I raced the Naperville Sprint Triathlon. I returned as the two-time women’s winner. This year was a little different. Like most of us preparing for late season long…
On Saturday, I raced one of the most competitive Olympic distance triathlons in Illinois. With prize money to the top 3, the elite wave usually attracts pros and top age…
The eagle has landed. Slightly ‘off course’ but on the ground nonetheless. This past weekend, I raced Eagleman 70.3 for the fourth time. It’s one of my favorite races. My…
This past weekend, I did the Galena Triathlon. Or, the Chicago National World Championships. Galena has become the nonofficial season opening race of triathlon season in this area. A lot…
I’ve just returned from 4 days of sun, fun, swim, bike and run in San Diego. Amanda, a good friend and one of my athletes, came along. Last summer,…