How I Became a Triathlon Coach- My Story
I get this question all the time- how did you end up as a triathlon coach? What was your career path leading up to this point? Well, I’m...
4 Great Taper Workouts for Race Week
4 Great Taper Workouts for Race Week! Race week is a special time for iron distance athletes. It I a culmination of weeks and months of...
Not Sure Which Ironman? 6 Things to Consider
Once you’ve bit the bullet and decided to embark on the Ironman Journey, the next step in the process is “which race?” You want to look...
How A Busy Mom Finds Time to Train for an Ironman 70.3
Training for an iron distance event is challenging. So many athletes are working hard to fit everything in with work, family, sports, and...
Tips for Pacing Your Next Long Course Race
For a long course race pacing the effort is the key to accomplishing the task of pushing through when fatigue sets in. I am going to...
When to Push Through and When to Pull Back
When you are in the midst of intense training for your iron distance race, it’s easy to disregard the signs of when you should pull back...
10 Things You Can Do to Show Good Sportsmanship and Good Will on Race Day
Race day is a super special time for athletes. For many, it’s an opportunity to go for a personal best, beat last year’s times, or even...
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium Mary Timoney Ironman University Certified Coach We’ve all been there…4th Place. Missing the podium...
Things You Don't Need to Bring to Transition
I’ve been to the start of a race over 60 times in my career. I’ve seen just about everything and learned a lot along the way. If you’re a...
7 Common Running Injuries and How You Can Treat Them
I am going to start off by saying that I’ve had a lot of first-hand experience with injuries in my 30+ year career in running and...
