Get Mentally Prepared for Triathlon’s Biggest Races
As the season builds toward its biggest moments—the World Triathlon Championships, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and the women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona (or whatever your “A” race is left)—mental preparation becomes just as important as your fitness. By the time you toe the line, the training is done. What will separate your best […]
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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 […]
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The 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 […]
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The 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 — […]
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My 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 […]
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Four 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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Ditch the Expectations—and Race Your Best
With USAT Multisport Nationals happening this week in Omaha (I’ll be racing three events myself!), I wanted to share something that could make or break your performance on race day: expectations. At first glance, expectations seem positive. The dictionary defines them as “a strong belief that something will happen in the future” or “a belief […]
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Triathlon Imagery: The Mental Tool You Should Be Using
Triathlon is a brutal sport! It’s not just one sport—it’s three. And that means your body and brain are constantly being pushed to the edge. You’re not just fighting physical fatigue—you’re battling heat, hills, pain, nerves, and unpredictability. So, here’s the big question: What if there was a mental tool that could help you train […]
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Three Race-day Goals for Triathlon Success
Defining success in triathlon is a difficult task. When I ask most athletes and coaches how they define success, it is usually in terms of results, whether wins, rankings, or times. For others, though, success is being healthy and fit, enjoying their races, and just finishing. Though, admittedly, results are the ultimate determinant of success […]
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Meet my 2025 Partners: Argon 18 (also My Title Partner)
Meet My Partners for 2024: Argon 18 Bikes-My Title Partner I am thrilled to announce Argon 18 bicycles will continue as my bike partner for 2025 and my “title partner” that will receive top billing in supporting their brand. If you’re not familiar with Argon 18, they are a Canadian-based bicycle manufacturer that has been building exceptional […]
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