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A look back at my 2nd year as a Pro Triathlete

As my second season as a professional triathlete comes to an end, I thought to share a few notes about what I have learned during my racing journey.

The Power of the Team

To call the 2021 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah, an epic race is an absolute understatement. Every single weather condition imaginable, aside from snow or the bomb cyclone... Read More
The Power of the Team
Overcoming the uncontrollable, the journey known as Ironman

Overcoming the uncontrollable, the journey known as Ironman

There is more to triathlon than Ironman but when you decide to take the plunge into long course triathlon there are many factors out of your control in both training...

Des Moines 70.3 Race Report

Des Moines 70.3 turned 41.4…My first race in the professional field. But what does that mean? To my non-triathlon friends the difference may be confusing as I have competed in...
Des Moines 70.3 Race Report
Race Report: IM 70.3 Gulf Coast, 2021

Race Report: IM 70.3 Gulf Coast, 2021

To prepare I had learned how swim properly rather than breast stroke, had bought a road bike (my first ever!), learned to clip in and out, bought a cheap tri...

You just never know!

Reaching back in the archives, in 2004, four weeks before Kona I had a bike crash, broke left Femur, three screws and lots of mental anguish later, Doctor said: Your...
You just never know!
Grace Alexander becomes first female to become the overall winner at an IRONMAN branded race.

Race Report: First Female Overall Winner

A little more went into Gulf Coast 70.3 than any race I had done before. Prior to October 2019, I was self-coached in the swim and bike, and had a...

Race Report: Our Own Bud Plant 70.3

Due to Covid-19, so many races have been cancelled or postponed since early spring. I was signed up to compete Ironman Muncie 70.3 on 7/11/20 which seemed like it would...
Race Report: Our Own Bud Plant 70.3
Race Report: Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon

Race Report: Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon

Had a chance to race at the Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon a few weeks.  I was able to sneak into the top 10 and take home Masters only because my...