First Step Triathlon & Training

10/19/2025

So proud of this man. He was able to train enough while also making multiple work trips this summer. His dedication and commitment to the process was inspiring. And he did this on a course with ~6000 feet of elevation gain on the bike, most of it in about 20 miles. Sezer Ulku, you are an IronMan again!

08/10/2025

Unfortunately, had to cancel the Age Group Sprint National Championship race today due to weather last night and what is coming our way. While not an easy decision it was the right one. Guess we will head over to catch a Brewers game instead. There will always be other races. Season ain’t over yet.

07/23/2025

What question about training OR about bicycles have you always wanted to ask but we’re afraid to do so? Put one in the comments or message me if you wish to remain anonymous and I’ll do my best to answer.

07/16/2025

High dew has a massive impact on performance. Check this website (https://runnersconnect.net/dew-point-effect-running/) to get an idea of that impact. And reach out to me if you need help understanding what your heart rate should be.

07/06/2025

Good friend, former teammate, and all around badass mom and athlete, , just finished Roth Challenge in Germany. She shows what can be done with perseverance and consistency. You are awesome Kelly.

01/07/2024

Beautiful cool day for a ride. Get out and Remember, forward is a pace and it only takes a .

12/17/2023

Had a nice surprise yesterday from . Placed 5th in the M50-54 age group for the Kinetic Cup. Got some pretty cool swag including a way to hang my favorite medals. Great way to finish the season. Now to start planning for 2024. How are you going to ?

10/21/2023

Great run form clinic this morning with Dr. Zach Cohen. Looking forward to incorporating the learnings for myself and my athletes. Also looking forward to future events by this group.

09/17/2023

So proud of this guy. Turning 50 and his first year of triathlons and he’s done a Sprint, Olympic and now an IronMan. I’m always amazed at athletes that do this distance. YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!!

09/16/2023

This guy is killing it. Banking all kinds of time for his upcoming marathon. He was diligent in his workouts and they are currently paying off. Onto the run very soon.

08/22/2023

So sad and completely avoidable. I have done quite a few races that had incredibly HARD swims, but nothing like this. I’ve always appreciated RD’s who have cancelled the swim or the entire race due to unsafe conditions.

It is also incredible after the death at the Euro Championships earlier this year. For my athletes and any of my athlete friends, no race is worth your life. If it feels unsafe or wrong, pull out. There will be other races.

The organisers of a half Ironman triathlon in Co Cork in which two competitors died were told by the national governing body for triathlons that the event could not be sanctioned following a water safety assessment, Triathlon Ireland has said.

07/16/2023

Fun and painful race weekend in Colonial Beach, VA. The swim with the jellyfish is NOT something I would recommend. What I WOULD recommend is staying at if you are ever down there. They have a killer arcade room that is like stepping back in time to the 80’s. “If you have the means, I highly recommend it…it is so choice!”