Tag: training
Strength Training Surprise
I went back to the basics and got into the gym. For me, this was the best place to start. Yes, the swim, bike, and run would come, but I knew that I needed to build some strength first. I am my own worst critic when it comes...
Benefits of Racing Short Course
If you’ve been toying with the idea of participating in a triathlon but aren’t sure if you're ready to tackle the full distance, a short triathlon—typically ranging from 750 meters of swimming, 20 miles of cycling, and 5 kilometers of running—is the perfect way to get your feet...
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....
Swim Camp a/k/a Swimcation
This is a guest blog post by Krissy Milnazik about her Swim Camp experience. Krissy is a long time Sonic Endurance athlete, an IRONMAN Lake …...
Rim to Rim : North Kaibob to Bright Angel Campground
This is the second post in Coach Stacey‘s series about her completion of the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. You can read about the logistics …...
Rim to Rim: Navigating the Logistics
Setting out to traverse Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon requires a fair amount of planning prior, especially if you are not going to …...
Fall For Zwift Racing
It’s October. Here, in the far(ther) reaches of the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, colder, and less hospitable to biking outside. While I …...
Outside the Box, Choosing a Different Endurance Goal
In 2022, after I raced the full in St. George, Utah and two half IRONMAN 70.3 races, I knew that I wanted to tackle some …...