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The Psychology of Wetsuit Tech: How deboer Changed the Swim Game
When triathletes think “tech,” they picture power meters, HR monitors, and GPS devices—but gear has always played a pivotal role, long before Silicon Valley existed. From goggles to carbon plates, every innovation helps us swim, bike, and run faster. Most recently, I’ve discovered a wetsuit technology that’s revolutionized both my speed in the pool and […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of Endurance Sports Nutrition: Sponsored by The Feed
When endurance athletes think about nutrition, they usually focus on grams of carbs, protein recovery windows, and electrolyte replacement. While those are critical, they’re only half the equation. The other half is psychological—the mindset that shapes how, when, and why you fuel your body during training and competition. In triathlon and other endurance sports, nutrition […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of a Cancelled Triathlon
I just got back from the 2025 USAT National Triathlon Championships in Milwaukee — and it didn’t go as planned. Not because I raced poorly, but because I didn’t race at all. Whenever something in sport doesn’t align with my hopes and expectations, I try to walk away with lessons that will help me — […]
Read MoreMy 2025 Jakroo Cycling & Triathlon Kits
I’m excited to show off my new Jakroo Cycling and Triathlon kits! I’ve been using Jakroo for my own self-branded cycling and triathlon kits since 2015. Jakroo’s design, quality, style, performance, comfort, and value are unparalleled. When I wear my Jakroo kits, I look fast, and I feel fast (and if I look and feel […]
Read More6 Keys to Making Mental Training Like Your Physical & Ski-race Training
In today’s installment of Meet My Partners for 2025, I introduce you to Razor-Tune, an electric ski edge tuner. If you’re a ski racer, the parent of a ski racer, or just a committed skier, you know the importance of sharp edges. In the old days, skiers used a file and stone to sharpen their […]
Read MoreFour Essential Lessons for Triathlon, Sports, & Life
I just returned from the USAT Multisport National Championships in Omaha, where I raced three events: the Super-sprint, Sprint, and Mixed-Relay. It was a demanding and deeply fulfilling experience—full of intensity, adversity, and insight. While I love racing, what keeps me coming back isn’t just the competition. It’s the life lessons that emerge on the course—powerful […]
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