Building Confidence is a system by which you can learn how to control your mind and unlock its’ fullest potential [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD312A9196"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - Struggling with performance issues in sports? 0:58 - Confidence does not come through accomplishment 1:32 - Confidence is not innate, it can be learned 2:20 - Succeeding and failing ofte... Read More

Recorded at USA Triathlon's 2008 Art & Science of Triathlon Coaching Symposium, this is the original 12-hour collection of triathlons best. Learn more from our triathlon videos. [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD3588D6B3"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here - Highlights from the speakers at the 2008 Symposium USAT, America's governing body of the sport of triathlon, presents "The 2008... Read More

As I head to Knoxville for my first triathlon of the season I have already had a great year setting personal bests on every distance from 5k-25k, while being in the mix to win some of the events. While that may be great motivation in itself it's not always enough to get out the door day after day and push your body to levels it's never seen. However you can find motivation in the smallest things,... Read More

Many of us take part in triathlon for a certain reason.... To reach a goal, to inspire a family member, to challenge ourselves both physically and mentally. As a Female Pro Triathlete, I not only hope to inspire, but also share with you my reasons for racing. Triathlon has become a huge part of my life and during my early years of triathlon my Dad passed away. I used racing to find inner strength ... Read More

It's known as the "Woodstock of triathlon." I would wager that participants in the original Woodstock were less concerned with compression wear and electrolyte balance. But with thousands of people flocking to one campground for a weekend full of racing, Wildflower triathlon definitely has its own unique vibe, and that's why I find myself returning there year after year. You can test yourself wit... Read More

The swim is frequently the most daunting part of a triathlon for new and seasoned racers alike. Aside from practice, practice, practice here are my recommendations on how to get the most benefit out of your time in the pool: 1. Flip turns. Many triathletes don't bother with flip turns because, after all, there are no walls in open water. But aside from making you faster in the pool, being able ... Read More

(Photo shows the Smith Mountain Lake race venue last year from my kayak trip the following day!) First race is in 10 days - a fairly local sprint tri. I've been working to transition from post-marathon to tri-mode but I admit this one's been a toughie. The only other marathons I've run have been in the fall, after tri season wrapped. It's hard to be patient with myself, but I'm going to just foc... Read More

“Did you know you qualified for Boston?” The phrase that started it all. “I did?” was my reply. I never even thought to try or dared to hope….after all, I’m not a runner. So I thought. Once I realized how difficult it was to get into ‘Boston’ ( funny how it’s called that…no one says ‘Boston Marathon”…just ‘Boston’) I was dumbfounded, 3:33 is a good time? I hadn’t planned on running another... Read More

Watch the amazing camaraderie as all of these schools bring all of the excitement of NCAA athletics into the grueling competition of USA Triathlon [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD55967BAC"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - It’s a wild West feeling in the city of Tempe, Arizona 0:29 - Students showing up to race in school colors 0:50 - At the starting line 1:10 - Onto the bik... Read More

On Sunday the 14th I raced the Nor'easter reverse sprint tri up here in Maine. It takes place at the University of New England and the name for the sports teams is the Nor'easters. This is the first multisport race that I have done twice, so it was a good test to see if/how much I have improved on an exact repeat course. Last year on race day it was in the mid 60s, this year it was in the mid 4... Read More

Where shall I begin? I am heartbroken for the lives lost and forever shattered by the bombings on April 15, 2013 at the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. I was several blocks away in the post-finish line area when I heard what sounded like cannon fire, followed by emergency vehicles speeding toward the finish. Information began flowing by word of mouth that there were explosions, but there wer... Read More

I finally made it home, did laundry, got groceries, and put the bike back together. Therefore its time for my post-race write up! Ready or not here we go... The race was going to take place sunday morning, so we flew out to Miami on friday. Friday morning was off to a rough start as I randomly threw up on the pool deck before boarding the plan. Thats not my normal pre-race routine. I d... Read More

Initially going into this race I wasn't really sure how I was going to run it. I accomplished my goal of breaking 1:20 at two weeks ago and I've been putting in some quality training time without much recovery since then. I knew I had not gained enough fitness to make a sizable difference time wise so I just wasn't sure how much I was going to be willing to give when it all came down to it unless... Read More

Learn more from our triathlon videos. Watch as triathletes battle it out at the 2009 USAT Age Group National Championships from Tuscaloosa, Alabama [leadplayer_vid id="51D66C553261C"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:10 - Taking to the water at dawn 0:27 - Onto the bikes 0:45 - Running to the Finish Watch as triathletes battle it out at the 2009 USAT Age Group Na... Read More

There is about 4 1/2 weeks until my first race of the season and my training is coming along great. I had a breakthrough 1/2 marathon 2 weeks ago in a surprise performance that really snuck up on me. I did not taper and in fact had some pretty hard workouts in the days leading up to the race, leading me to believe I would have had another minute or two in me if I was fully rested and tapered. I... Read More

This past Wednesday was my last and longest long run. It was kind of strange to do it mid-week but it was what made the most sense for my taper and training schedule and a Monday race. It was cold ( feels like 26 ) and blowy and snow globe-y the whole time. The previous day had been crazy busy, not relaxing, and I did not sleep enough. But one can't require perfect conditions to get the head into ... Read More

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​Going in to this race I knew I was going to have a personal best due to the way my training was coming along, even though I wasn't targeting it. I had been digging myself in a big hole for weeks, and I finally was able to climb out of it a few days before this race mostly because I didn't do a long run last week. The plan was and always has been to train through my running races all winter and... Read More

I'm 26 36 46! No kidding! Yesterday was the big day. The whole age/number thing is pretty meaningless to me (unless of course I'm aging up to a new age group for racing). I know 70-somethings who are incredibly youthful and 30-somethings who are old. I'm not a big celebrator of particular days like birthdays in the traditional way. I'm a celebrator of every day. But this gave me an excuse to ... Read More

Rise and Shine Beautiful! I actually dont set an alarm and tend to rise somewhere between 5:30 and 6:30. The first thing I do before anything is walk out to the kitchen and hit the coffee pot on. I always "prep" the coffee the night before so that I can literally stumble into the kitchen to find the button. I always eat a banana and drink a cup or 2 of coffee and then I like to be out the door or ... Read More