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08/31/2026

August in Texas ☀️🚴‍♀️🥵

August in Texas means one thing for triathletes and cyclists…
HEAT. HUMIDITY. And well, more HEAT! 🥵

But despite the Texas summer, August was filled with miles, memories, and a whole lot of bike rides with friends. 🚴‍♀️💙

There were early alarms to beat the heat.
There were long rides where the conversation helped the miles go by.

There were coffee stops, hydration breaks, laughs, encouragement, and probably more than a few conversations about just how HOT it was! 😂

Some rides were tough. Some days the heat won. And some rides required adjusting the plan and simply doing what was safe and smart.

But that's part of being an athlete.
We adapt.
We learn our limits and our strengths.
We respect the conditions.

Sometimes, the best way to get through a challenging Texas summer ride is to surround yourself with good people who make the miles a little more enjoyable.

August reminded me that cycling isn't always about watts, speed, distance, or chasing the perfect workout.

Sometimes it's simply about showing up and putting in the miles.
And enjoying the ride with friends. 😊

Because even in the middle of a hot and humid Texas summer, the best miles are often the ones shared with good people. 💙🚴‍♀️☀️

Here's to surviving August, staying hydrated, and continuing to ride together!

Keep pedaling. The cooler weather is coming... eventually. 😂

08/31/2026

July 2026: Ruidoso
Return to Racing 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

After taking some time away from triathlon races, July became the month of my return to the triathlon start line.

And honestly… I forgot just how much I missed it!

There is something special about race weekend. The excitement starts long before the swim.

Picking up the race packet. Checking out the expo. Seeing the race swag. Packing the race bags. Racking the bike in transition. Seeing the swim start. Watching other athletes make those final preparations too.

And then there’s the triathlon community.

The familiar faces. The new friends. The nervous excitement before the start. The encouragement from complete strangers. The volunteers who show up before sunrise. The cheers along the course.

Triathlon has a way of bringing people together through a shared love of challenging ourselves and discovering what we're capable of.

After taking a break, standing at that start line again felt different.

There was excitement 🤩
There were nerves 😳
And there was definitely gratitude! 🙏

Seeing that finish line again brought tears to my eyes!

There is something incredibly powerful about that finish line. Seeing my hubby cheering me on, my friends and teammates smiling and cheering too. Knowing that every stroke, mile and step brought me closer to them! I did it!

Honestly, crossing that line wasn't about a personal record.
It was about remembering why I love this sport.

It was about the feeling of accomplishment that came from challenging myself, finishing what I started, and realizing that I still have more to do!!

And just like that... the medal and swag were packed and the stories were shared.

But you know exactly what comes next! Another race!
🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Because once I crossed that finish line, it didn't feel like the end.
It felt like the beginning of the next adventure. 💙

08/31/2026

June 2026:
To New Beginnings 🚴‍♀️💕

I’m stepping into a new beginning—building my own path and trusting myself enough to take the leap. Starting something new is exciting, but if I’m being honest, it can also come with moments of uncertainty. There are questions, doubts, and plenty of “What ifs?”

Sometimes, for me, the best thing to do is simply get on the bike.

Cycling always reminds me why I fell in love with this sport in the first place. The conversations, the laughter, the miles, the challenges, and even those quiet moments rolling down the road together have brought me something I didn't realize I needed: peace.

Peace in slowing down.
Peace in trusting the journey.
Peace in knowing I don’t have to have everything figured out.
And peace in my decision to begin again.

There is something powerful about surrounding yourself with people who encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that the road ahead can be both uncertain and beautiful.

So here’s to new beginnings, new adventures, old friends, new friendships, and the courage to follow the path that feels right—even when you can’t see exactly where it leads.

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from standing still and overthinking.

Sometimes, you find it somewhere between the first pedal stroke and the miles ahead. 🚴‍♀️✨

Here’s to the next chapter. Let’s ride.

01/08/2026

Let's get to swimming!

I had a recent coach call with one of my athletes and at the time she needed some time away from swimming with her busy schedule. We had a great conversation on how to put it back in to her training schedule.
So it made me think. I also have a love / hate relationship with swimming especially after I have taken some time off. It's the one discipline that requires a couple of other commitments - preparation (driving to the pool, getting changed into a suit, and in a good mental headspace) and showers! ; )

Here was our plan:
#1: Ease back in: Choose one day of the week where you can carve out time without interruptions. Such as a day that work load is less or kids don't have activities.

#2. Start low, as in low in volume. It's ok to not knock out a 3500y swim the first few weeks. Start with easy drills, relaxed aerobic swimming, and controlled breathing to help reconnect technique before speed returns. Your fitness comes back quicker than you think once your rhythm is restored.

#3. Set a simple goal for each session—show up, hold good form, or finish feeling better than when you started. Resist the urge to chase old paces right away; they’ll come naturally within a couple of weeks.

Most importantly, keep your future race goals in sight. A brief pause won’t derail your training, but rushing the comeback can. Ease in, trust the process, and let momentum rebuild one swim at a time.

Coach Roberta

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01/03/2026

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01/02/2026

A new year isn’t about becoming a completely different person, reinventing yourself or doing a complete 180 to make a change—it’s about becoming a little more YOU. 🌱

Setting goals gives direction. Your goals don’t have to be perfect or huge; they just have to matter to you. Take time to dream honestly, set intentions that excite you, and break them into small steps you can take one day at a time. Some days will be hard, and that’s okay—progress isn’t linear. What matters most is showing up, learning again, and choosing to keep going.

This year is a fresh page.
Write it with courage, patience, and belief in yourself. You’re more capable than you think!

Photo below is Allyson and I after completing Ironman Chattanooga in 2023. No, we weren’t tired 😉🤣

01/02/2026

New Year, New Name, New Look and the same supportive community of triathletes that makes this fun! 2025 was full of joy but also many challenges; looking back it has reminded me what has always gotten me through it. The outstanding, motivated, inspiring group of individuals that made life better- YOU!
Let's look forward to a new year full of endless possibilities!

Much Love,
Coach Roberta