Gotta Tri It!

08/16/2022

Touring Lake Tahoe with eBikes, 5 levels of assist, full power mode, pedaling optional. Fantastic!

09/27/2021

Races are on hard and fast now! Congrats to this kid in her 3rd Major Marathon and duking it out with the warm weather in Berlin, Germany! Love that smile, !!!

09/24/2021

Way overdue brag alert! came in 2nd in her age group at the World Championship 70.3 in St. George, UT, last weekend in extremely difficult conditions! She is also now headed to Boston Marathon and will finish out the season with the full Ironman in South Africa! This girl is working hard and inspiring many!

So, THANK YOU, Berber, for letting me be part of your journey!

06/06/2021

Super proud of my athlete rocking in Durban this morning! First place age group AND first place female! Well done, Berber Kramer! Coach is so happy for you! Congrats!

Oh yes, great race Berber Kramer. The Dutch age-grouper putting in a solid effort in her first ever race in South Africa 🎉

03/01/2021

It is back! Did you see this last year? Did you participate? Multiple options this year and quite a few more days to complete. If you need some motivation - this one has helped me stay active during a very tumultuous time!

Join Team Gotta Tri It!

The Run the Ridge is on Thursday April 1, 2021 to Monday September 6, 2021.

09/09/2020

This day, 4 weeks ago
my world was turned upside down once more. My mother passed suddenly and wholly unexpectedly of heart failure in the early morning hours. My life hasn’t been the same since. While our relationship was rocky in my late teens/early twenties, it blossomed into a beautiful friendship by the time I turned 30. She’s been my best friend ever since while also knowing and embracing me as only a mother could.
Her smile says it all. Good-natured, always an open heart and open arms, but also mischievous every so often... and do not cross here either and take her for granted. She will hold the line and keep you on the straight and narrow.
I know I will miss her for the rest of my life, so if you see me crying every now and then in the coming months, just know I’m processing. And as one of my wonderful athletes told me: we’re not crying because we’re sad, but because of how wonderful she was!

08/10/2020

Positive self-talk and having an optimistic attitude is linked with better health, more energy, a greater sense of fulfillment in your life, and less stress. Yet, many of us talk to ourselves as we would NEVER speak to anyone else! Your inner dialogue is like your life’s internal soundtrack. You deserve to hear something amazing every day! So if you don’t love what you are listening to … change the channel! 😊

08/06/2020

I wouldn't have it any other way and I do take my job seriously. This kid worked so hard all through June and we just found out that she qualified for World Champs 70.3!!! Way to go, girl!

08/05/2020

🤓 Ask my athletes what the number one BEST thing is that they can do for their training, especially when it comes to running!!! Who's got the answer??? 🤓

08/03/2020

Always bring the tartar sauce!!!! 😂

07/30/2020

📣Diet Soda & Your Metabolism! 😲

💡It can seem like you’re saving calories (and avoiding sugar) if you choose diet soda vs. the regular version. ⚡But is there a HIDDEN COST? 🚫 Short answer? YES.

😲Diet soda is linked with metabolic syndrome, which is a dangerous mix of high blood pressure and high blood sugar that increases your risk of gaining weight … AND developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke.

💡There are a number of studies that back this up, but researchers are looking into exactly WHY. 👉One study that hit the news this year showed that for at least one sweetener (sucralose), it causes your body to mishandle the carbs you eat – not just temporarily, but in lasting ways. Even in teenagers! 🙀😱

➡ Takeaway: Skip the diet soda and choose WATER instead.

⭐Your body craves hydration and drinking a nice cold glass of water can actually give you a metabolic bump as your body warms up the water!🥤When was the last time you had a diet soda?

🤔Just something to think about next time you’re making a decision about what to drink!

07/29/2020

🤓 BEHIND THE SCENES... follow up!
🤔 Speaking of reducing stress!!! 😴 😴 😴
I've been having a hard time getting a handle on my recovery with so much stuff going on. So, I also invested in a performance monitor to better understand my sleep (and recovery) pattern.
😴🧘 Doesn’t everything feel better after a good night of sleep? You wake up feeling like a brand new person!!!
💡Too many people struggle with sleep – and as many as 1 in 3 of us don’t get a good night’s sleep! 💤 That’s really rough since it’s SO important for your health, mood, metabolism, and the list goes on.
💡One thing that really helps me get a better night’s sleep is our regular bedtime. I also started drinking an ice-cold glass of cherry juice before bedtime, thanks to a recommendation by Dr. Sims. Cherry juice increases your brain's production of melatonin, has its own natural melatonin, and, therefore, will improve restorative sleep. I have a few more things to figure out, but this much is true:
“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker
✅ Did you get at least 7 hours of Zzz’s last night?