Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

  I've known Jen for several years. She lives in Jacksonville, FL and we used to live in Jacksonville. During Gulf Coast 70.3 in May, she ran passed me during with a phenomenal performance, winning our age group. After the race, I messaged Jen and asked her if she wanted to come to Greenville to train with me for a "traincation."  Jen and Stephen are training for Challenge Roth on July 7th. Karel is preparing for his first XTRI event, Stonebrixiaman in Italy on June 29th and I am preparing for XTRI Norseman on August 3rd. She talked to her partner Stephen and was able to plan a week away from her three boys to spend in Greenville, SC.  Although Jen and I are both in our early 40's, we are both still experiencing improvements with our performance. It's really cool to get older and to still feel like you have more fitness to unlock.  From Wednesday until Sunday we accomplished:  4 run workouts (35.8 miles) 3 swims (2 pool, 1 open water, 9782 yards) 3 bike wor...

On race day, every athlete will have a reason for enduring the pain and the physical challenge that comes with racing.  I encourage you to love competition for competitive feelings help you feel energized, confident and ready to take on a challenge.  Far too often, athletes get in their own way before and on race day. Nerves, anxiety, fear, self-doubt can shift a race ready body into a frozen body that is unable to perform.   The thoughts in your mind may play ping-pong between positive and negative but this nervous energy is totally normal and needed.  Gloria (Dr. G, my mental coach)  believes that nerves are a good thing as it means you are ready and that you care.  The beautiful thing about competition is that the stress that is felt before a race is a sign that you are willing and able to face a big challenge. This nervous excitement can be a great thing as it is a sign that you are ready and willing to stretch your physical limits a...

In one day, all the training prep will be done for St. Croix 70.3   and in 15 days we will put months of training to the test.  We are SO excited for our race-cation! Here's a great recap on the race, if you are not aware of the beauty and the beast of this island.  Course preview and race details When it comes to racing, every athlete will have his/her own expectations for the day. Competition is likely the driving force as to why many athletes enjoy pushing their body to the limits, in hopes of placing on the podium, qualifying for a national or world event, having a PR or beating another competitor or two that has been on the radar. For all athletes, I hope that there's enjoyment in racing, regardless of the competitive spirit. Crossing the finish line should always be the ultimate goal for you can never take for granted what the human body can do. I encourage you to embrace a competitive mindset to help you take your fitness to the n...