Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

On October 23rd (Thursday), after I did my run workout and Karel went for a swim, we were off to Wilmington, NC.  IM 70.3 NC was our last team race of the year. I've always wanted to visit Wilmington because I've heard great things about the race and race venue. Plus, Karel and I are really enjoying making new memories with Sunny and this would be his second time seeing the ocean. Additionally, Karel's mom is with us (until December) and it's always a treat to take her to new places.  Our 5 hour drive to Wilmington went smoothly and we arrived to our downtown Airbnb around 3pm. After unloading our stuff, Karel met with two athletes to work on their bikes and Sunny and I walked a few blocks to the race expo area (next to Aloft hotel). Ironman gifted us with two VIP passes as we were one of the top 3 largest tri clubs at the race. I picked up our VIP stuff which included an emergency pack of sprays (ex. bug spray, sunscreen, etc.), wrist bands, cowbells and backpacks. We ...

  It's that time of the year again. You are an endurance triathlete and you are getting closer to your off-season. That means you are thinking about your short and long term goals and how you can train smarter, fuel better and get closer to your athletic potential in 2026.  With the end of one season comes the beginning of another season. Although we have limited availability, once a year in October we open our coaching roster for a few new one-on-one coaching athletes. If you are considering preparing for an Ironman triathlon or 70.3 triathlon or want to challenge yourself with an XTRI or Xterra event, we would enjoy learning more about you through our coaching application.   APPLY HERE Application will close on October 31st. Coach - Athlete Relationship Your coach plays a significant role in your athletic journey. When I was in High School, I had one swim coach for four years. Then in college, I had another swim coach (one for my Freshman year before transferring to ano...

On Wednesday, we made our first trip to Bentonville, Arkansas to participate in the Lifetime Series 100K MTB Little Sugar. Karel signed up for the event several months ago (when the event registration opened) and I received a free entry (thanks to my friends at Never Second). I had not ridden my mountain bike in several months so I was on the fence if I would participate in the event but after some panic riding after IM Chattanooga (4 rides in 7 days on the new flowy trail system by our house) I decided I would do the event.  We have heard a lot of amazing things about Bentonville, Arkansas. For those who don't know about Bentonville, I'll fill you in as to why this town is named "The MTB capital of the World."  Bentonville is the home of Walmart (started by Sam Walton). The grandsons of Sam (Tom and Steuart) had become avid mountain bikers in college. As part of the Walton Family Fountain, the grandsons wanted a chunk of money to go to mountain bike trails.  From 200...