Training for Nothing

There are no races on my calendar for 2025. No IRONMAN races, no marathons, no open water swims, not even a sprint triathlon, local 5K, or Master’s meet. For the first time in years, I am not training for a particular race. And it’s OK.
How to Plan A Race Season

Optimizing your race season. Planning for the best version.
A Day in the Life of an IRONMAN Volunteer

Welcome to my day in the life of Transition Caption, IRONMAN Western Mass 70.3 point of view. When it comes to taking on the Captain …
IRONMAN Lake Placid Course Changes 2024

IRONMAN Lake Placid Course Changes 2024 IRONMAN Lake Placid has a few course changes in store for the 2024 race. We spent some time up in Lake Placid in June for …
When a dog is off-leash?

We all have that friend that MUST pet every dog they see (It’s me, I am that friend). Unfortunately, not all dogs are as excited …
Location Unknown: Tips for Timing Chip Issues

Over the weekend, I was at IRONMAN Maryland coaching on course athletes. The day started a little sketchy as the combination of wind and slack …
The Talent / Hard Work Equation

I recently posted video of Ivy skiing which garnered comments such as “she’s a natural.” Upon seeing those comments my gut response was to write …
Thoughts on Endurance Exchange by Coach Rob

Thanks to Stacey, Kelly and Jen I was able to attend my first in person coaching conference in January at Endurance Exchange. I had attended …
An Honest Guide to Planning Your Season

As we head into racing season, many of us are looking at ramping up training toward goal races. As coaches and athletes, we love to …
The Endurance Exchange Experience

Coach Laura’s take on her experience last month (January 2023) at Endurance Exchange in Austin, Texas. This January, I had the amazing opportunity to join …