Hey all, After about 6 months off and away from the sport, I am back and ready to get after it. I was mentally and physically burnt out after Ironman Arizona last year. I took time off and then trained a little here and there for a couple months. I got back into decent shape for Rocky Point Tri in April and then hit a wall in terms of motivation. I needed time away from the sport. Whether you are new to the sport or have been doing it for 10 years, make sure you take time days off every once in awhile,...
It was always a dream of mine to compete in Ironman AZ (Arizona) as a professional triathlete. Because I live in Phoenix, which is very close to Tempe where the race is held, I had gone and watched the race a few times in previous years. It was not my intention to move up in distance so quickly but with the race being local I decided to give it a shot. After Vineman 70.3 I was really discouraged and felt burnt out. I also had to start my new job and put my time and energy into that. I pretty much had 8...
A lot has happened in the past few months. After graduating from TCU I began searching for a job. I interviewed some, got rejected some, and then finally got a job. I was thrilled and very grateful to be selected for my ideal job for right now. I am currently working as a wellness specialist in Scottsdale, AZ for Vanguard. On the triathlon side of things it’s been hard to adjust to the working and training lifestyle but I’ve managed. I was not able to race as much as I would have liked the...
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