Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

How do you define winning?  Coming in first or succeeding better than everyone else?  Although there may be a universal definition of winning that often relates to sporting event or competitions, we shouldn't forget that winning can apply to many of life's amazing experiences and challenging events.  It's very easy to find yourself in a place in life and feeling a bit down on yourself. Comparing yourself to others who have it better than you or perhaps feeling as if nothing goes your way or the odds are always against you. And even if you find that glimmer of truth that you are in a good place to succeed, it only takes a quick moment to find yourself doubting the progress you have made.  I have a quote on my refrigerator which I have kept with me over the past decade or so since my parents gave it to me from the local Newspaper. I am surprised it has survived many moves over the past few years but perhaps that is because it is very special to me....

WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU TO GREENVILLE, SC!!! This camp is designed for endurance triathletes who are currently training for a half ironman or ironman distance triathlon within the  next 6-8 months.  Exceptions will be made, please send an email to inquire if this camp is right for you.   Athletes will not only learn more about pacing, skills, strength training, mental strength and sport nutrition but will also leave this five-day training camp with improved endurance, confidence on challenging (yet beautiful) terrain and new friendships.  Where:  Greenville, South Carolina (all workouts will start near the downtown area) When:  October 1 st – 5 th, 2015 What:  This 5-day Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition Greenville training camp is a great opportunity for endurance-focused triathletes to maximize fitness before a late (or early) season half ironman or Ironman triathlon. As an athlete, we know you love to put in hard work to ta...

I've never been good at not dreaming big. It's just not my style. I love having a goal to work hard for, that requires months of hard work, patience and dedication.  I realize that with big goals comes the chance of big disappointment. However, regardless if I meet a goal or not, it's knowing that I made the commitment to try that counts at the end.  It's really hard to regret trying something.  But it's really easy to regret not getting started for fear of failure or disappointment. The other day on the news I heard about the secret to happiness. Low expectations.   Lowering expectations make it more likely that an outcome will exceed those expectations.  How true is this you ask?    When was the last time you felt under-prepared for something (ex. project, race, talk, trip) and the outcome turned out better than expected? When you did succeed, did you find yourself happier at the end than when you started? Or, when wa...

Every athlete wants to take his/her fitness to the next level. I believe that we are all born with the trait of wanting hard work to pay off when it counts.  As a dietitian who specializes in sport nutrition and fueling a body in motion, there's a lot of information that can be applied to an athlete who wants to take his/her training regime to the next level. It doesn't matter how you term your fitness - newbie, veteran, skilled, professional, novice - but instead, what are the goals that you aspire for yourself and are you willing to put in the hard work to meet your goals.  I have had the great opportunity to work with many, many inspiring and motivated athletes on their nutrition, both daily and sport nutrition. Also, combing this with coaching so that a well-fueled body can go to the next level of fitness. What's the difference between the two? Here's an  article  that I wrote for Triathlete Magazine that may help explain how sport nutrition is a...

I recently heard a great saying when it comes to training.  Every workout should help you be more prepared for the next workout.  I couldn't agree more.  With our "train smart" approach to training, our goal is never to destroy the body. This is not limited to just putting training stress on the body with specific workouts but also with nutrition. No workout is performed without proper nutrition before, during and after workouts. Just to make myself clear, Karel and I never  perform a workout without a snack before, sport nutrition during (powder in a bottle of water each hour) and some type of recovery snack or meal post workout. I just see no point in sabotaging a workout by not fueling properly to support the immune system, postpone fatigue and to enhance recovery.    Additionally, we never create a workout that is so "epic" that the human body can not recover within a short time frame. As an age group triathlete, time is not unlimited...

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...

The other day, someone asked me what I eat when I am really busy. I suppose I needed to give the reply of what fast food I order out or what's my favorite microwave dinner when I have no time to cook. Now, there's always an exception as I do not believe that there is a perfect way of eating but you will not find a microwave dinner in our freezer and Karel and I rarely (less than 5 times a year) go out to eat (unless we are traveling).  This doesn't mean I am good and you are bad but there's a reason why I wanted to write this blog.  I absolutely love real food and I make time to cook, even in my busy lifestyle. I know you can do it too. It's a lot easier than you think. You, me.....we are all busy. Who isn't busy? If there were more hours in the day, we would find a way to fill those up as well.  But it is because of my/your health that we are able to thrive in a world of craziness, business and never ending to do's.  The foo...