Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

First baby, first new house, first job in a new state, first international travel, first time driving. Think about all the firsts that we encounter in life and how "so not ready" we feel with every new opportunity.  But somehow...we survive. It may not be flawless and we are bound to make mistakes but somehow we make it happen.  With every first comes an opportunity to learn, to experience, to grow and to develop. You gain new skills, new tools and new knowledge for the next time. Sometimes, we don't have a next time and it's a one-and-done opportunity. But I think in most cases, life presents multiple opportunities for repeat experiences and that is true in the case of sporting events, like triathlons and running.  This is the time of the year when athletes from all over are experiencing a lot of mindful dialogue about feeling or not feeling "race ready." I think it's great when an athlete is scared, nervous or anxious for a r

It's a universal belief that by eating less, you will lose weight.  It's not that simple.  So is this why athletes are constantly trying to eat less to weigh less in order to be faster? Why is it for so many that eating is a chore, an issue, a disorder or a nasty conversation that is centered around what not to eat?  This needs to stop.  I've discussed this topic many times in the past on my blog and in articles but I don't feel the message is clear enough so I will say it again...and again and again.  If you are an athlete that has a drive for success, your methods for changing your body composition should not be counterproductive to your performance goals. Training for a race is not a weight-loss method!  There is a huge issue these days with body integrity and this affects how athletes eat and fuel. For the average individual who is just exercising, the consequences are not as extreme if the body goes into a workout underfueled or slightly dehydr

104lbs - 2006 IMFL Kona qualified 113 lbs - 2010 IMWI Kona qualified 116lbs - 2013 IM Lake Placid Kona qualified 112 lbs - 2014 IMWI Kona qualified 9 years and 9 Ironman triathlons completed. Never have I had a "race weight" because I race with a body that is healthy, well-fueled and well-trained on race day. A number does not define me or my athletic capabilities nor does it determine how well I will (or won't) succeed on race day. I don't chase a body image when I eat and train, I chase a body that is strong, healthy and resilient. I often hear athletes talk about their "race weight" and many of these athletes come to me asking me to help them get to their "race weight." Some athletes feel that losing 10-15 lbs will help them reduce risk for injury, improve health and recover better after endurance training. A loss in body fat and an increase in lean muscle mass can certainly improve overall health and performance in this athlete

Hello, my name is Marni and I am a 9x Ironman finisher, 4x Ironman World Championship finisher, USAT coach and the female winner of the 2014 HITS Ocala half ironman, the overall amateur female winner of the 2012 Branson 70.3 triathlon and overall winner of the 2012 Iron Girl Clearwater Half Marathon. This month I will celebrate 23 years of eating a meat-free. I eat carbohydrates like grains, potatoes and even cereal. I use sport nutrition when I train - always. I drink milk and eat yogurt - daily. I love fresh bread and I eat dark chocolate. I love real food. My name is Marni and I am fueled by plants. And my hubby Karel eats meat but I'll still call him a a plant-strong athlete because his diet is rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, dairy and a variety of plant strong proteins.  When you see a meal like this (above), a meal of 5 different kinds and colors of veggies tossed in olive oil, baked tempeh, cooked lentils and quinoa, do you think unhealthy athlete who ca