*This post was sponsored by Reebok as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love training for a variety of road races and triathlons! I am typically pretty disciplined at following my training schedule. However, even with the best intentions, sometimes life just …
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So you’re getting prepped for your first triathlon? It’s an exciting time with plenty of training ahead. One of the most important tasks is choosing the right bike. Which type of bike for a triathlon? If you’re preparing for a triathlon your first thought might be that you’ll need a triathlon bike. However, if …
Winter can be a tough time to maintain fitness, especially here in Maine. The cold, snow and sometimes icy conditions make it difficult to get outside and run on some days. That coupled with it getting dark at 4pm can really make it hard to stay inspired to exercise. I know that I am not …
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This post is sponsored by ASICS®, all opinions expressed are my own. Reduce stress and get more from your running routine. Check out these Tips to Practice Mindful Running! Last year, my daughter came home from school and told me that she was “learning to practice mindfulness” in her class. I had heard the term …
Most runners will struggle with motivation at some point. I know I have personally had a hard time finding the desire to pound the pavement this summer. However, I was able to turn it around recently by taking some action. Check out these Tips for Running Motivation. Tips for Running Motivation Set Realistic Goals Set a …
The Ironman Triathlon is a huge commitment. Take a look at several races, talk to people who have done the race, look up information on-line, etc. to make sure it is the right fit. For example, if you dislike hilly terrain and are not used to training on it, maybe Ironman Lake Placid is not for you. Or if you live and train in a cold climate, but then find yourself in the heat of Ironman Texas, it could be a struggle. Of course, with the proper preparation, anything can be done, but try to take into consideration all of the variables of the event. Will your family & friends be there to help sherpa? Do you have young children that will be there? Is there housing close to the event for convenience, etc.? I could write an entire post on this, but briefly, envision the entire event from start (the day you arrive) to finish and imagine how it will work. This may sound like overkill, but the last thing you will want is extra stress about things outside of the race, so if you can pre-plan, it will take that piece out of the equation.