Break Before Breaking

I thought I would want to resume running this morning.  When the alarm went off at 5 am, I contemplated staying in bed.  Once I was awake and caffeinated, it was clear that I confused wanting with hoping.  I decided that hoping was not a great mental state to resume training and instead I walked the dog and sat in the ... More

Retrispective

I have been triing for 10+ years.  I love competing at the top of every level including ITU, Ironman, USA Triathlon etc.  I started this sport to check off a bucket list item to defy my 40’s and the extra weight of middle age.  Now it feels like a necessity to defy my 50’s and beyond. My retrispective: Bikes ... More

Hillary Biscay IM Calculator

In honor of pro triathlete Hillary Biscay completing her 65th Ironman, I decided to set up a calculator to see how long it would take me to equal her record setting streak.  Feel free to enter you own numbers. Obviously, I won't be catching her anytime soon! More

Am I Having Fun Yet?

Yesterday a friend and fellow business owner emailed me and asked me for the job description for my Chief Operating Officer (COO).  I emailed him the following: A very simple one. Protect my family/life from the business. Run everything The COO is evaluated on the three P's: People (staff/guests) Product ... More

A Letter to the Athletes I am Coaching…

as their A races approach: I thought this was a very good article on dealing with race highs and lows: Chrissie Wellington on Race Highs and Lows I was fortunate this weekend to have mostly highs at Ironman Louisville. There were a few low points in the marathon (the quads were very painful the last 10 miles) and my ... More

Changing Gait

I recently went to the Runner's Forum in Indianapolis.  I decided to undergo a gait analysis.  I have had a sneaking suspicion that my running gait has changed.  A few years ago, Coach was sponsored by Adidas.  After having a gait analysis, it was determined that I pronate quite a bit and that a control ... More