Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

What a shocker to my body this morning!!! Over the last 10 years, Karel and I have found ourselves bundling-up to train outside on those occasional cold "winter" days in Florida.  This morning it was 27 degrees when we woke up in Greenvills, SC. After we walked Campy, I headed to the Y for a treadmill run and Karel ran outside. When I saw that the leftover water in my water bottle was frozen, it quickly hit me that this was our new normal. Campy, it's time to break out your sweaters!  We are looking forward to swapping out our summer training gear for our winter gear and enjoying all of the season foods that are best enjoyed when it is cold outside. As an athlete, one of the interesting parts of training throughout the seasons is understanding what foods feel the best around workouts. I often find that athletes enjoy more rich-flavor gels, bars and drinks in the cooler months whereas fruity options are more enjoyable in the hotter months. I feel the same is tru...

Wow...where did the time go? Once again, I find myself nearing the end of another Ironman journey with a tremendous amount of gratitude for my body and overall health.  I have remained injury free for 15 continuous months which is a HUGE deal for me. From 2007-2013, I have been plagued with muscular-related hip and back issues which sadly, have put a halt on my running training for 4-12 weeks at a time.  Additionally, the last time I experienced a sickness was in the summer of 2007. That's 7 years of no flu, cold, GI issues, infection, etc. I am so incredibly grateful for my immune system for staying so strong throughout my life, especially when I choose to train for and race in 140.6 mile triathlon events!! So here I am again, giving a BIG thanks to my body.  38 days until Ironman Wisconsin. My 9th Ironman!!!  Here's a great swim workout (that I gave myself this morning) to build your swim endurance.  Remember, fatigue affects breathing...