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The New Food Guide Pyramid (2026)

For decades, Americans have been introduced to food guides—the pyramid, the plate, and multiple types of visuals meant to simplify nutrition. Each new version promises clarity about what we (Americans) should eat. Yet despite these evolving guides, rates of diet-related disease, obesity, health issues, and frustration around eating continue to rise. In my opinion, the problem isn’t the lack of information about what to eat. The problem is that Americans don't know how to eat.  As an example, people in the Blue Zones and in many other parts of the world live long, healthy, and meaningful lives not because they follow extreme diets, but because their eating habits are simple, consistent, and deeply ingrained into daily life. Their diets are mostly plant-based, with an emphasis on whole grains, healthy fats, and foods for enjoyment—often shared with family and community. Meals are regular, unrushed, and social, and food is viewed as nourishment and connection rather than control. Thi...
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2025: A Season of Accomplishments for Our Triathlon Team

  The 2025 season provided us with a great reminder that success in endurance sports isn’t defined by a single finish line, but it's built through consistency, curiosity, and the courage to step outside of what feels comfortable. At Trimarni, we specialize in endurance sports, with triathlon at the core of what we do. What sets our athletes apart is their willingness to explore beyond traditional boundaries. This year, our team showed up across a wide range of events: off-road triathlons, cycling races, open water swims, road and trail running races, and sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons. Each start line allowed for growth, adaptability, and a commitment to becoming more complete athletes. While long distance triathlon success is created from consistency, endurance athletes thrive off adaptability. Racing across disciplines and formats offers benefits that "long" training sessions alone can’t replicate. Off-road triathlons and trail runs build strength, resilience, a...

2025 Animal Rescue Donations

Sunny and his Upstate Therapy Dog friends (Murphy and Hope) volunteering at the Greenville Memorial Hospital on Christmas week.  'Tis the season of giving thanks, showing appreciation and helping those in need. Thank you for supporting Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition in 2025. Through your support and purchases (ex. nutrition consultation, bike fit, private or group camp, Trimarni gear, etc.) we are able to support animal rescues. You are making a difference in our lives and in the lives of our furry friends and we are extremely grateful.  Since our first donation to the Greenville Humane Society in 2018, we have donated $6497 to a variety of animal rescues.  This year we are donating $500 to  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control . This shelter is near and dear to our heart because Sunny was taken to this high-kill shelter after he was found abandoned in an apartment. This shelter is constantly at a crisis-level due to severe overcrowding. As a result, the...

2025 Patagonman Race Report

Karel and I had a fun time reflecting on his Patagonman extreme triathlon experience. If you'd like to hear about his race experience (the highs, lows and everything between), you can check out his race recap video (HERE) As I was editing the video (adding pictures and videos from the race), I couldn't help but think about the journey that Karel went through to get to the start line. For athletes, it’s easy to believe that everything comes down to one day.....the race. The months (or years) of training can feel like a means to an end - an unfulfilling road that hinges on a race day outcome. But here's the truth: it's not about the race result. The fulfillment happens in the preparation.  The Trap of the Finish Line Mentality Goals are essential. They give direction, motivation, and structure to training. They help you get out of your cozy bed and power through a workout when there are distractions all around you. However, when your self-worth is centered around a res...

Lessons Learned From Patagonia

Lessons Learned From Traveling to the End of The World Traveling to a remote corner of Chilean Patagonia felt a bit like stepping outside of time. The roads stretched endlessly without traffic lights, the wind roared intensely at its own rhythm, and the towering mountains put everything into perspective. Patagonia was a place where nature was raw, vast, untouched and beautifully wild. After 10 days in Patagonia, we returned home and went right back to our normal routine - a lifestyle that often feels rushed, stressful and structured around tight schedules and convenience. Patagonia offered us something very different: a slower rhythm, a deeper quiet, and a refreshing recalibration of what life can be like. I feel incredibly fortunate to have traveled to five continents and immerse myself in such a wide range of cultures. Each journey has challenged me, expanded my views, and has reminded me how much there is to learn from the ways other people live. From rushed city life to remote livi...

ROUVY ROLL OUT - group rides this week (come join us)!

Come ride with me in Rouvy.  Ride Times: Dec 16 — 6:30 PM EST | Easy Ride (~75 minutes) Link HERE Dec 18 — 6:00 AM EST | Challenge (~75 minutes) Link HERE Rides will be on the IM Lake Placid Bike Course ANYONE CAN JOIN!   If you don't have ROUVY, grab a  1-month free trial to join in  using code ROUVYROLLOUT1M  and jump in.  Steps to Join a Group Ride Ensure you have the ROUVY app installed  and an active account. The app is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Apple TV. Open the app or log in on the website  at ROUVY.com. Click on the link for the ride you want to join. Click the 'Join Event' button  on the event's detail page. You can also see the list of other participants who have joined. Enter the ride a few minutes before the start time  to warm up. The app will prompt you to join the event when it's time. Enjoy the ride! If you'd like to learn more about the Rouvy indoor cycling app, check out this great article that...

Impacts of Body Dissatisfaction On Performance

As an athlete, you know you need to fuel properly to train, recover, and stay healthy. And to help, there are apps, experts and articles to keep you accountable to eating enough. But if you struggle with your relationship with your body, that dissatisfaction can silently interfere with your ability to eat enough, fuel your workouts appropriately and support your body with the nutrition it deserves. In simple terms: 👉 When you respect your body, you give it what it needs. 👉 When you dislike your body, you withhold fuel. A healthy body relationship removes emotional roadblocks so that fueling can be based on science, health, and performance.