I was recently interviewed by Travis Mundell, the host of The Daily Tri. In the wide-ranging conversation, we discussed whether triathletes should take a break after a triathlon season ends, preparation for the 2024 triathlon season, what kind of fuel should motivate you, developing good training habits, how to deal with setbacks, what makes the [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, my swimming is thrilled to introduce you to eo SwimBetter. I was recently introduced to eo SwimBETTER by Brenton Ford of Effortless Swimming as I looked for ways to be more competitive with the strong-swimming triathletes in my age group. Despite my best efforts at improving my swim [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, I am thrilled to introduce you to SLF Motion, a company that designs and manufactures the highest quality cycling drivetrain upgrades (over-sized pulley wheels, ceramic bottom bracket). SLF stand for Smoothest, Lightest, Fastest. And they deliver big time! I discovered SLF Motion in 2021 as I was [...]
An unfortunate reality of being a committed triathlete is that you will likely experience minor, yet nagging, injuries with some frequency during the course of your triathlon career. You know what I’m talking about. Those little injuries that don’t involve serious physical trauma to muscles, tendons, or bones (usually just a pull rather than a [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, my backside and private parts are thrilled to introduce you to BiSaddle, a U.S. company that makes the first and only adjustable saddles for all types of bikes. When I decided to build my dream bike last year, I thought about what changes I needed to make for [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, my entire body is excited to introduce you to Firefly Recovery. Firefly is a scientifically proven device (it came from a medical device which received FDA approval, so it’s been tested and proven many times over). Firefly increases blood flow to your legs (and throughout your [...]
Setting expectations for your children is an essential responsibility of being a ski racing parent. Expectations communicate messages to your children about what’s important to you and establish a standard toward which they can strive. But expectations can be double-edged swords. They can be a tremendous benefit to your children’s ski racing and personal development, [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My 2024 Partners, I’m beyond excited to introduce you to FORM smart swim goggles. First, some back story. I didn’t grow up swimming; I was firmly placed in the “non-drowning” category. I didn’t do my first lap or side breathing until well into adulthood. I suffered from what Lionel Sanders called [...]
Let’s begin with a basic reality of life: We are all victims of our upbringing and the culture in which we grow up. We didn’t get to choose our parents, siblings, extended families, where we lived, where we went to school, the activities we participated in, or the conditions of our early lives. Rather, our [...]
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, I introduce you to POC ski and bike helmets and eyewear. My family is fully outfitted with POC ski helmets and goggles. I’ve also been using POC helmets and eyewear for my triathlon, road cycling, and mountain biking for some time now as well. POC is one [...]
