Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

Race week was very tough for me mentally and emotionally. On Monday, we made the incredibly difficult decision to say goodbye to Smudla - my best furry friend for the past 16.5 years. Tues was even worse for me. I was able to do my workouts but I felt like I was just going through the motions as I was completely empty inside. My sleep was off and so was my appetite. It was a rough week. I didn't even get around to packing my bike until late Tuesday afternoon. It was probably good that I was able to get away as I was constantly seeing and thinking of Smudla all around the house - even though she was no longer there. My flight left early Wed morning and I arrived in Vegas around lunchtime. Robb (our athlete and friend) picked me up at the airport and we arrived to St. George in the afternoon. After grocery shopping and then checking in to our rental house near Snow Canyon, I went for a short jog just to shake off the travel. It was a very long day of travel and my back was bot...

  Trimarni Tathlon Tip - Tune-up Races Athletes often describe races as A (high priority), B (middle priority) or C (low priority). This can be misleading. Does this mean that C races are not as important as A races and you'll only try hard in an A race? Instead, I suggest to look at your races as either key races (one or two a season) and tune-up races. In other words, the key races are your main focus. Everything is leading up to this one (or two) race. You expect to be at your best fitness and everything you've done prior is helping you execute at your best.  All of your other races are still important but they have a different focus and perhaps, different lead-up as it relates to preparation and fitness. A few tips for how to mentally approach a tune-up race: Don't go into the race with expectations or pressure to hit certain goals/numbers. The best part of racing is actually racing - which means staying present and letting the outcome take care of itself.  ...

After a well-deserved mental and physical break from structured training, we have officially closed the chapter to our 2018 season of racing. We are excited about the partnerships, opportunities and events that we have planned for 2019 and most of all, living a lifestyle of swimbikerun. Our excitement and passion for triathlon is just as great as when we started the sport and I contribute so much of that to coaching and surrounding ourselves with mentors/professionals who also love the sport. As a coach, I am reminded daily of how the sport of triathlon enriches the lives of so many people, of all backgrounds, from around the world.  After a race, it's normal for your inner self critic to break down the race, reflecting on the mistakes, errors and failures. While it's good to reflect on your flaws to find ways to improve, it's important to acknowledge what went well. Every year, Karel and I reflect and talk about our season. The highs and lows and everything in betwe...