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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About a year ago, I reached out to y’all via a survey to find out what you all were looking for to help you with your triathlon training. And this is what I heard: I need more time How do you “balance” it all How do you organize training in life? Check out the chart […]
Sidenote: This can apply to any coach, whether it is a run coach, triathlon coach, cycling coaching, etc. If you are looking for a business coach and need to ask questions, you can easily use the top 5 questions, along with 8, 9, and 10. I hope that helps you on your journey whether you […]
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 […]
Pre Race Jitters are REAL!!! It is time. It is Race Week. You are at the venue and ready to “ROCK THE SHIT” out of your race. Let me break down your week for you. You are TWO days from your Ironman Triathlon! You are excited, hanging at the Expo and grabbing your Ironman Branded […]
The Impact of Alcohol on Health, Performance, and Recovery You might have encountered this dilemma before: you want to enjoy some drinks with friends, but you’re worried that the alcohol and extra calories might negatively affect your training. It’s difficult to weight the pros and cons in this situation if you aren’t familiar with the […]
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 […]
