I Did a Marathon! Now What?
Sidenote: I will reuse this post every year after the SAT Rock-n-Roll Marathon because so many people forget what or don’t know what the body from within looks like after your run a marathon! The San Antonio Rock-n-Roll Marathon/Half Marathon was this past Sunday. Enjoy! Last year after the SAT Rock-n-Roll Marathon, on Facebook, I […]
You Shouldn’t Run a Marathon Before Your First Ironman (Coach Explains)
Most people assume running a marathon is the ultimate prep for an Ironman. But as a 15x Ironman finisher and coach of over 20 years, I can confidently say: Running a marathon before your Ironman is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Here’s why. 1. Recovery Time A marathon takes a significant toll […]
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 […]
Ironman Blues: 5 Powerful Ways to Rebuild Motivation After Race Day
“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 […]
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 […]
What Are The 5 Feels of the Ironman World Championship?
Ironman World Championship Sidenote: This was written in 2018 and I know LIFE has happened to all of us. I made some changes on this post, as personally, life changed for me as well. And I am finally talking more about it, as I have healed and am healing. Thanks your patience. Ironman Kona week […]
Ironman Sherpa: 5 Tips of Being The BEST SHERPA EVER!
Side note: I know we have Ironman Texas coming up, so I wanted to share my tips with you. Have fun, and let me know how it went—looking for a coach in 2023? I have three spots left! Click HERE to jump on a call with me today! Ironman Racing vs. Being an Ironman Sherpa I […]
Ironman Arizona Race Report: Powerful Lessons from Tim Tarpley’s Inspiring Journey
Sidenote: Tim and I have known each other for a couple of years or have known of each other, but last year, he reached out about coaching. I told him I had space, and the rest was history. As a coach, I see the struggles that y’all deal with, and sometimes it can be a […]
Ironman Florida Race Report 2021 | Jeff Anderegg
Three Ironman Triathlons in Nineteen Weeks… My Coaching Perspective: With my triathlon coaching, we prepare you for the worst and hope for the best. When Jeff put his 2021 plan together, we never put together 3 Ironman Triathlons. Would I suggest three in one year? No, but here is why Jeff did the third one. […]