Fitness

Race Recap: Timberman Ironman 70.3

August 21, 2015

For months you’ve been reading along as I prepped for my first Ironman 70.3 and this past weekend it actually happened! With so much anticipation and training, I couldn’t wait for the race…and also for the race to be over so I could stop stressing about it.  My overall sentiment after the race was that …

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Starter vs Upgraded Triathlon & Ironman Race Gear

August 13, 2015

As far as fitness + racing goes, triathlon is not a cheap sport. I did my first tri 6 years ago (on a whim, and look at me now!) and wasn’t sure I’d enjoy it so I looked to spend as little as possible while still purchasing good enough gear to get me to the …

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Ironman 70.3: Welcome to Race Week

August 10, 2015

It is game time people! After talking about, blogging about and training for months…my Ironman 70.3 is almost here! The race is this Sunday and I am very excited about it. If you’ve been following along, you know that I might not be the most on top of my training game, but who cares! I’m …

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Kicking Off Marathon Training

August 4, 2015

Marathon training man, it’s tough. I’ll focus on the long runs because those are the real weekend buzzkill. Once you get in the rhythm of them, they aren’t so bad, but when you first introduce 14+ mile runs it is so exhausting.  First of all, you need to keep your Friday night meals clean and …

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Ironman 70.3 Countdown + Chicago Marathon Gear Up

August 3, 2015

It’s time to give you a 70.3 update because it is in TWO WEEKS! How am I feeling? Pretty good! I did not follow my training plan so closely but even so, I’ve been working out, eating right and I feel ready. I’m ready to take on this new distance and will do what I …

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Getting Game Ready with Premier Protein: Interview with WNBA’s Jeanette Pohlen

July 23, 2015

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Jeanette Pohlen, WNBA player for the Indiana Fever and a loyal Premier Protein fan. I love hearing how athletes get ready for big events and train in the off-season. I myself gave up basketball at the ripe age of 12 when I realized I was vertically …

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