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 …
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 Changing Race Landscape
It’s Hogsback Half Marathon Week. I’ve directed this race since way back in 2011, so 2023 marks my twelfth year directing the race. During that …
Return to Racing after Baby
When I was 9 months pregnant with my first baby in 2019, my hormones got the best of me as I watched so many cross …
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 …
The Summer Of Nothing
I started running casually in 2012. Couch to 5K, then 10K, and within about 8 months a half marathon. By the time 2014 rolled around …
Planning Your Next Fit-Cation
Tips: Planning Your Next Fit-Cation by Amanda Piccirilli-Hall Greetings from 30,000 feet! While my travel is limited these days, I sure do love when I …
16 Weeks to IRONMAN 70.3 Arizona
The past 8 months have been an endurance event for me. I worked 80 to 90 hours a week. Since January 1, 2023 I spent …
The Key to Improvement Is…Embarrassment?
Sometimes you’re going to fail at getting to the top of the mountain. And that’s OK. Last month I packed my bags and bike for …
Off Road Lessons
After many years of racing 70.3 and the 140.6 distance, I decided to change 2023 up and do some different endurance events. While I love …