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With this forum I aim to bring together a like-minded community that offers a place for everyone to share their knowledge, discuss nutrition, and training plans. Regarded Triumph Contributing Authors will be chiming in with their professional insights and I will be contributing with blogs, virtual training sessions, podcasts, and sharing favorites from our trusted brand affiliates.

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The Importance of Choosing Races – Why it Matters.

The importance of choosing races – why it matters. Good Morning! As I sit in my tiny aeroplane seat tapping away at this keyboard, I just wanted to pass on my thoughts about why we select ‘A, B, and C’ races – and what this should actually mean as Age Group Triathletes. Obviously we want to go out and do every race known to humankind, however this is simply not possible. As age groupers we also don’t have the luxury of dedicated recovery with specialists, so we make do with a

WEEKLY ROCKSTAR_TAMMY KELLY

I was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and lived there until I was 18. I moved to Colorado and met my husband and had a son. Two years later we moved to Kailua Kona, Hawaii. I was a smoker for about 15 years and drank occasionally with my husband. I quit smoking and started running to lose weight. I became a pretty good runner here in Hawaii. I eventually found my way into triathlon about 17 years ago. I have competed in many Olympic distance, 1/2 Ironman’s, and two Ironm

Weekly Rockstar_Marci Goldberg

I was diagnosed with depression during my senior year of high school in 2002. I didn’t find the sport of triathlon until the start of 2004 when I was sophomore in college at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas due to the fact that I grew up as a competitive swimmer. Before triathlons came into my life I didn’t have a good medicine to rely on except the medicines I was taking that my psychiatrist prescribed. The medicines kept me stable but I didn’t have anything th

Weekly Rockstar_ Laurel Graham

Shortly after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a kid, I was told I'd never be able to run. In fact, my school gym note from my doctor excused me from running activities. My MD eventually progressed to a point where walking became incredibly difficult due to the deformities in my feet and ankles, as well as due to the weakness in my lower extremities. I walked on the sides of my feet and often felt like 50 feet was 5 miles. I underwent bilateral foot and ankle recons

What to Expect When You Have Expectations: The Ugly Truth of a Newb

“No way am I wearing this” I said.“Come out and let me see” said my wife.“Nope, I’ll just wear the shorts” I replied

THE HONESTY OF AN EMPTY ROOM

September. Another summer that flew by without any warning. For some, this means the end of the tri season, while others are still looking down the barrel of some big races, Ironman WI, Ironman Louisville, Ironman FL, Kona, and countless others. Personally, I've got more than a few races left on the calendar, and as the days get shorter, I've got to make sure my mental game is in top shape to ensure I get in the work I need and do it well. Which leads me to today's topic. The

A Party of One - The Importance of Being Your Own Cheerleader.

Hello all, As we are in the thick of race season, with some really big races coming up - 70.3 Worlds, Ironman Wisconsin, Louisville, and of course, Kona. And through it all, I've noticed something that isn't necessarily new, but has given me pause. Its this - the need for constant reinforcement or support from the world of social media to reassure them that they are "doing great!" or "looking good"! or "you got this!" Seeing this makes me wonder, are people doing it for thems

Expectation is not the death of Determination

It was my first experience in an Ironman sanctioned 70.3 event held in Boulder, CO August 5th, 2017. I had excitement. I had worked hard. I had expected to showcase all of my effort with a personal best. Yes sir, this was going to be my day. FORMULATE. At 5:00 am, I can see thousands of bikes, cars, people. I see the movement, hear the announcements, the music. Queue the nerves. As always with events, the nerves arise and these feelings stem back from as far as I can remembe

Resilience

All off-road triathletes know that racing is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. When it comes to having a successful season, race, or even workout, resilience is the key component that can determine success or defeat. I’ve taken a tumble in a large number of my off-road races, it is part of the sport. But every time I fall, I get back up to keep charging. Obstacles such as rocks, fallen trees, ditches, and everything else mother nature has to offer are part of com

PRESSING - What happens when we stop having faith in ourselves and our programming?

What's up all? It’s been a couple weeks since my last post, and have had an opportunity to spend some time pondering this post, not to mention observe athletes who are struggling with this topic. Today's topic is something that I have struggled with, as well as athlete's I've coached, and close friends. Its also not something that is exclusive to athletes. I call it pressing, the feeling that happens when we lose confidence in ourselves and our decision making, our plan for t

It All Started With A Run...

Triathlon has taught me to remember that every time I take a breath while swimming, I am alive, every time I push the pedals while cycling, I have mobility and every time I place one foot in front of the other while running, I am one step closer to accomplishing something that others may never have the opportunity of doing so because certain things have been stolen away from them, which we who have them might take for granted…Triathlon is a journey that places my soul in a ha

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TRIUMPH PODCAST 8.0_Endurance through Heart Disease with Kyle Watson

Training, Racing, + the hell is an offseason? Episode 1.0

Ian Morgan, Earthquake Badassery, Cursing PODCAST4.13.17

Danek5,Champion Spartan, Everyone is Bullshit

Recovery Thoughts Danek Star WarsPodcast3.10.17

Talk Plant Based-Talk Coaching-Talk Nonsense

Food Badassery Overcoming PODCAST2.25.17

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