22 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: deboer Performance Wetsuits

By | January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Sports, Triathlon, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, the open-water swimmer in me is excited to introduce you to deboer wetsuits, the most scientifically advanced wetsuit ever made. deboer wetsuits have been developed in collaboration with Olav Aleksander Bu, the Head of Performance for the Norway  Triathlon, the co-founder of Santara Technology, and the [...]

19 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: eoSwimBetter Technology

By | January 19th, 2024|Categories: Sports, Triathlon|Tags: |1 Comment

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 [...]

17 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: SLF Motion Cycling Drivetrain Upgrades

By | January 17th, 2024|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , |0 Comments

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 [...]

16 01, 2024

I Practice What I Preach: How to Deal with Minor Injuries

By | January 16th, 2024|Categories: Cycling, Ski Racing, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

15 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: BiSaddle Adjustable Bike Saddles

By | January 15th, 2024|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , |0 Comments

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 [...]

12 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: Firefly Training & Race Recovery

By | January 12th, 2024|Categories: Sports, Triathlon|Tags: |0 Comments

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 [...]

11 01, 2024

Are Your Expectations Helping or Hurting Your Young Ski Racer?

By | January 11th, 2024|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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, [...]

10 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: FORM Swim Goggles with Heads-up Display

By | January 10th, 2024|Categories: Sports, Triathlon|Tags: |0 Comments

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 [...]

8 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: POC Skiing & Cycling Helmets & Eyewear

By | January 8th, 2024|Categories: Cycling, Ski Racing, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

5 01, 2024

Meet My Partners for 2024: TriEye Sports Eyewear with a Built-in Rearview Mirror

By | January 5th, 2024|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , |0 Comments

In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2024, I introduce you to Trieye sports eyewear with a built-in rearview mirror. Trieye produces stylish and functional sports eyewear with a unique safety feature. There is a small mirror built into the lens enabling you to see behind you without turning your head and taking your eyes off [...]