A Different Kind of Kona

Aloha! I’m writing to you from Kailua Kona where we’re here for our annual trip to Ironman World Championships, only this time, instead of writing from my usual perspective of an athlete being about to compete, I’m an athlete on Sherpa duty this year! After World Championships in 2013, which marked 12 straight years of […]

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Win Some, Lose Some

What a day it was! I couldn’t have asked for better conditions; being someone who loves racing in high temperatures, the 90 odd thermostat reading as the gun went off to start the race on Sunday made for an ideal race day set up. While the later start time, 11:46 am, was new to me […]

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LIVE FROM AUSTRIA: IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hello! Today’s the day: Ironman 70.3 World Championship, coming to you live from beautiful Zell Am See, Austria. The week leading up to the event couldn’t have been more idyllic and it’s with excitement, focus and gratitude that I’ll be towing the start line with a few thousand fellow athletes at 11:44 am. Follow along […]

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Dining, Resting, Relaxing…and Racing in Austria

Hello from Kaprun! An idyllic Alpine Spa nestled in the Austria Alps has thus far proven to be the epitome of an athlete’s home away from home while preparing for the main event- the 70.3 World Championships this Sunday, the 30th of August. While not as rich in history as it’s big brother, the Ironman […]

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