

9 Tips and Techniques for a Better Open Water Swim
I want to help you be confident as you take on your Iron Distance swim. For most athletes, the swim typically causes the most stress and...


Thoughts on Showing Up Every Single Day
I write this post on a rainy and chilly Monday in February. Certainly not the most motivating time of the year to be outside on a bike,...
10 Reasons to Increase Your Core Strength NOW.
There is so much out there about the benefits of Core Strength. I speak from experience here. No, I am not doing a bunch of research for...


How to Stay Motivated to Train in the Winter Months
It's rainy, cold, and dark outside and it seems almost impossible to get out of bed in the morning to work out. The days are shorter and...


Imagine Yourself One Year from Now
Just imagine where you could be this time next year if you simply START... *** One year ago right now I knew I was headed for some...


5 Reasons to Build Your Core Strength
From what I have seen as a trainer, core strength is a pretty good predictor of your overall level of fitness. We use our core for just...


BEST Strength Training Moves for Triathletes
There is so much out there in the way of strength training for the triathlon. Every certification has their own ideas of what should be...


My FAVORITE Piece of Fitness Equipment
There is so much out there in the way and fitness equipment. Whether you work out at home or at the gym, you become comfortable with...


Bottom Line: You Gotta Do the Nutrition. Period.
So I became a Personal Trainer in 2009 and before that I taught group exercise since about 2007. I was all about the working out and the...


8 Race Day Pitfalls You Can Avoid
Understandably, you may feel a little overwhelmed or nervous on Race Day. You've trained MONTHS for this day and if you are competitive...