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IM WI Race Report: Part III

Well, here’s the last portion of my race report: the run. It is always a very unique time during an Ironman. You know you’ve trained hard for the run portion, but you also wonder how your body will hold up. … Continue reading

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IM Race Report Part II: The Bike

…continued from Part I… I am finally out of the water. For once, I felt like I was able to swim my own pace, after the initial 500 yards where everyone is trying to survive. Yeap: lot’s of elbows, kicks, scratches, … Continue reading

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Ironman Race Day Logistics: what’s with all those bags…?

During registration, you will be issued 5 bags. That’s right: 5 of them that you will be required to fill up with your needs for race day. WTC races are extremely well organized and will make your day smooth and … Continue reading

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IM WI Race Report: Part I

This Team has been doing incredibly well. I am proud of their discipline, their hard work and consistency throughout this journey. It is hard to believe that we are about 6 weeks away from Race Day. We are at this … Continue reading

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Racing the Elements

Last weekend was a pretty harsh weekend for everyone who raced the Door County half-IM…or even ventured outside for a long workout in the Wisconsin heat and humidity. I am very proud of our Team for being out there, like … Continue reading

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The Art of Time Trialing 112 miles

Cycling time trial is a sport on its own. Cyclists spend years perfecting the right position, the right pace, the right effort in order to cover a specific distance as fast as possible. The bike leg of a triathlon is … Continue reading

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Recovery: triathlon’s 4th sport

I think this post is well timed. We are now established into a  routine: we know what workouts we have to do, we plan ahead, get them done, go to bed, then start all over again the next day. And again. And … Continue reading

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The Art of Hill Climbing on a Bike

Sorry guys…there are no secret way to climb a hill. It can be uncomfortable, or just plain hurts at times. Ironman Wisconsin is amongst the most challenging Ironman bike rides, along with IM Lake Placid and IM St-George. It is … Continue reading

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Pre-Race Anxiety

My coach just sent me an email. She is writting an article about pre-race anxiety and wanted to know if we experience it and how do we deal with it. It got me thinking. I thought I’d share with you … Continue reading

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Embrace your Bodies Ladies!

Disclaimer: this post is not for the sensitive hearts. You are warned: Tough Love ahead!!! I had to intervene. Two post in a row about weight issues. I know, I have seen it all forms: wanting a lighter bike, dieting excessively for … Continue reading

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