A Guide to Pick YOUR Ironman Triathlon for Next Year

As the off-season rolls in, it’s the perfect time to plan your upcoming Triathlon season for 2024. Choosing the right Ironman race is crucial for a successful season, and with the plethora of options available, it’s essential to ask yourself some critical questions before signing up. Let’s dive into the considerations for your Ironman journey […]

Nutrition for a Sprint Triathlon: A Complete Guide

Whether you’re new to triathlons or looking to sharpen your strategy, nutrition plays a key role in how you feel and perform during your race. Let’s dive into the 5 W’s of Sprint Triathlon nutrition and explore tips to help you fuel efficiently. Who Can Do a Sprint Triathlon? Sprint triathlons are perfect for those […]

Nutrition for an Ironman Triathlon: A Complete Guide

Sidenote: As you may be preparing for your Ironman Triathlon this year, I wanted to share with you some nutrition tips. I can’t have you do a race with a buffet, as that can crush you out on the race course. Contact me for more information about my coaching and how I help you with […]

“Sail Your Vessel” and Run Your Race

I’ve been a goal-setter my entire life, driven by big dreams from a young age. Growing up as a Midwest girl, born in Detroit and raised in the tiny town of Whitewater, WI, I never let my surroundings limit me. In 7th grade, I set my sights on working with marine mammals, fueled by an […]

Triathletes: Need Ironman 70.3 Tips? Grab Them Here!

I have to admit, Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Training & Racing is probably one of my favorite distances to do. Why? It is a reasonable distance, you are done by 12 or 1, with training and racing, and you can work on speed too! So many athletes ask me how to get faster? By going shorter. […]

Nutrition for an Olympic Triathlon: A Complete Guide

If you’ve been following along, we’ve discussed nutrition for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, as well as tools like The Whoop. Today, let’s focus on fueling for an Olympic Distance Triathlon, a popular race format for athletes of all levels. Quick Overview of an Olympic Triathlon Who: If you’re active 5–6 days a week and […]

Nutrition for a 70.3 Ironman: A Complete Guide

What Is an Ironman 70.3? An Ironman 70.3, often referred to as a “Half Ironman,” is a middle-distance triathlon that challenges both your endurance and strategy. A 70.3 Ironman (Half Ironman) is a challenging endurance race, typically taking between 4.5 and 7 hours to complete. Your nutrition strategy is crucial to sustaining energy and avoiding […]

Triathlons: Explore the World of Beginner Triathlons

Introduction A triathlon might be the perfect adventure for you if you’re looking to challenge yourself physically, test your endurance, and experience the thrill of competing in multiple disciplines. Triathlons have gained immense popularity over the years, attracting participants of all ages and fitness levels. If you’re new to the triathlon world, you may wonder, […]

Five Tips to Beat the Ironman Race Day Blues

“You. Are. An. Ironman.” Those words resonate deeply, don’t they? You accomplished what you’ve been training for over the past year. That night, you fall into bed utterly exhausted, sore, sunburned, and grinning ear to ear. You did it—you completed an Ironman (or a 70.3). Fast forward a week. You’re READY to dive back into […]

How to Rest & Recover as an Athlete

Sidenote: I wrote this article over five years ago, and I wanted to reshare it because we, as athletes, triathletes, runners, cyclists, powerlifters, etc., forget about rest and its importance is. I talk about how I used The Whoop to track my sleep and sickness. My athlete Jeff does the same and had some excellent […]

A Note from Coach Jen: Rethinking Ironman Training

There are countless ways to train for an Ironman, and every coach has their philosophy. What I’m about to share is based on my experience as both an athlete and a coach—and it aligns with approaches I’ve seen many other coaches adopt. Let’s talk about a common long-distance training pattern for Ironman athletes: A long […]

Ironman Triathlon: My Top 3 Changes for My Last Ironman Ever

Side note: Reading this blog, brings me so much joy because I was walking my pup, Macca Dog. God, I miss that dog. And I had NO idea that making these three changes heading into my 15th Ironman Triathlon, was going to be my LAST triathlon. Enjoy this blog, as much as I did. Because […]