Note: Every other week I write a blog post for another site of mine for my health coaching business. Since health and wellness are tri related, I tend to share them here. They usually have a different feel, but I hope that you will enjoy them once in awhile. This is one of those posts. [...]
Author: LizSmithCoach
A new cranberry sauce
A new (to me) cranberry sauce that is low on sugar, uniquely spiced, and super yummy.
Some perspective
Inspiration found in those doing crazy physical feats, which reminds me why I do long-distance triathlon and why I love the Trilife.
The Turkey Trot
Do you have a tradition of participating in a Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving morning? Is it a family tradition, and do you enjoy getting folks out for the fun event who often do not otherwise do races or walks and maybe even people who are not very active? I think it is a great [...]
What to wear for a triathlon
There are many options on the market for tri-specific wear during your race. That doesn't mean that you need to buy it to race. It can have its advantages, depending on the race course and length, but if you want to try a tri but don't want to buy new gear, that shouldn't stop you! [...]
Ironman Cozumel 2018 – Race Report
A long report of my race at Ironman Cozumel in 2018
Pushing your limits
My last two long-distance races have been really tough. Not that my first full wasn't tough, but I didn't hit a point where it was all I could do to just keep moving forward. Not fast. Not what I had hoped to do - just in a forward direction. I was miserable, but I would [...]
Making do when needed (in this case when you screw up)
Making do when you do not plan gear well for race travel and race day.
17 hours of standing in the sun
Triathlons are, with out doubt, one of the most spectator unfriendly sports in the world; distance tris an order of magnitude more so.
Gear details for an Ironman race
A walk through of the gear staging process for an Ironman race.