Three words I never thought of when I said I’m going to do an Ironman
by Lida K. I’m still taking the whole race day in and thinking I can’t believe it is all over. Really, all those months of training and it is done? [...]
17
Oct
17
Oct
Moving Forward One Buoy at a Time at Ironman Wisconsin
by Drew R. I’m a big fan of pizza. I don’t mean that I like to have the occasional slice of pizza with friends. Because that would mean I’d have [...]
28
Jul
Can Proper Nutrition Really Make a Difference?
by Amy H. How can two races just three weeks apart have such different results? The races were both Olympic distance triathlons, Pleasant Prairie and ET Lake Zurich. The bike [...]
04
Aug
Confidence Gained! I am an Ironman 70.3 Finisher!
by Beckie M. Confidence/noun – The feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something/ a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or [...]
01
Jul
Nutrition Tip – Iron for Women
Ladies, you’re going to need more iron as you start training or train for longer races. Aim for 33 mg per day from lean meats, dark leafy greens, or [...]
22
Jan
Nutrition Tip – Consume More Potassium
Concerned about the side effects of all of the sodium consumed in sports foods and beverages? Follow up your salt-heavy workouts with several servings of fruit and vegetables. These [...]
12
Dec
Nutrition Tip – Vitamin D Status in Winter
Feel like your strength and power drop off in those cold, dark winter months? Maybe it’s your vitamin D! Low vitamin D status leads to muscle weakness and pain. [...]
22
Nov
Nutrition Tip – Eat More Vegetables
Eat more vegetables. Really. Eat them in every color, with every meal, in every season. They’ve got a ridiculous amount of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticarcinogenic compounds. Think of them [...]
21
Oct
Still On Pace for Big Sur
by Laurie S. By now, it’s no secret that I will be doing the Big Sur Marathon in April of 2014. I’m already reading guidebooks and searching for ideas for [...]
24
Sep
Becoming an Ironman
by Jim R. I started on the road to Ironman four years ago, yet it seems like a lifetime ago, without even realizing back then this is where the journey [...]
22
Sep
Staying in the box at Ironman Wisconsin
by Bill K. First and foremost I want to thank Joyce, my wife, and my family for their support throughout this entire process. Also, I want to express my appreciation [...]
17
Sep
140.6 Rocks!!
by Cathy O. Racing is funny at times. There are times when you can’t wait for the race to be here and done and then there are times you can’t [...]
10
Sep
My First 140.6 Ironman
by Dale R. After 10 months of hard training, the time was finally here! I was physically ready and mentally prepared for what awaited me at Ironman Louisville. Heading down [...]
02
Aug
When Dreams Come True
by Tanya L. In 2010, I volunteered at the Ironman Oceanside 70.3. What a fun experience! I decided that day I wanted to complete a 70.3 race. So I bought [...]
27
Jul
Bill and Rob’s Excellent Adventure
by Bill K. and Rob K. This was Bill’s second Racine HIM and Rob’s first. Rob: Dude! Great idea on doing the Racine Ironman 70.3 together this year! Bill: Yeah, thought [...]
19
Sep
A Different View – Ironman Wisconsin 2012
by Jeff P. A couple of years ago, I wrote a long piece titled An Incredible Ironman Journey detailing the wonderful and emotional journey that led up to the 2010 [...]
17
Sep
My Journey to Ironman Wisconsin
by Bob H. My journey to Ironman began in 1978 when I read about these crazy people in Hawaii doing a race that included 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles [...]
17
Aug
Another medal for the big guy! Vineman 70.3
by Tom S. 8+ months of training have paid off, as I finished the Vineman 70.3 on Sunday, July 15th. I’m happy to report that I finished with a smile [...]
14
Aug
My Day at Ironman Racine 2012
by Jim R. I had an awesome experience at Ironman Racine 70.3, my first long distance race course. The journey began on Friday when Kevin and I drove up after [...]
08
Aug
A Year of “Firsts” with my Team!
by Laura C. For me, it’s always fun doing events for the first time. 2012 was a year of many “firsts” for me. Since I joined Experience Triathlon and became [...]
23
Jul
Live Your Dreams – Ironman Racine
by Bill K. Training for longer duration triathlon events takes a good deal of time and effort. There were 4:30 am morning swims and evening and weekend training in preparation [...]
22
Jul
Thank you 2012! You’ve Been Good To Me!!
by Cathy O. You’re probably wondering why I’m thanking the year already when the year isn’t even over yet, right? While some of my colleagues are continuing on their racing [...]
16
Jul
Fox News Interview at Ironman Racine!
How cool is this? Laurie and Drew get an interview opportunity at Ironman 70.3 Racine. Great job guys! Tyler, Cheryl and Cathy even got in the video! Way [...]
05
Jul
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
by Wendy H. 102 Degrees. A 55 minute Fartlek workout. And the first Laurie Sweat Test of the season. I get all ready, strapping on heart rate monitor, sunglasses, and hat. [...]
04
Oct
Running Quietly in Stockholm
by Laurie S. There must be a Greatest Hits For Races collection that arrives in the mailbox of all race directors. Regardless of location, the same music is blaring over [...]
26
Aug
My Ironman Journey
by Kevin M. Last year was a big year for me! I decided to do my first triathlon longer than a sprint. In December ’09, my sister said, “I signed [...]
04
Aug
95th Vierdaagse
by Marge P. “You walk the Vierdaagse because it is there—to see if you can. It’s the Mt. Everest of walking; a 100 mile peak laid out flat and decked [...]
21
Jul
Pain is Temporary; Pride is Forever!!
by Cathy O. What do the following have in common? Beach, hot weather, a firefighter, yellow painted toenails, and the best cheering section in the world. They all share in [...]