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I realized that I have had many different motivations to train over the years. What keeps you sitting on the bike in sweaty discomfort? What drives you outside in the rain for that long run? What gets you to the pool when all you want to do is stay snuggled up in bed under warm sheets? I would propose that whatever it is today might be different tomorrow.

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I did it, I officially signed up for Ironman 70.3 Victoria in May. In my research I learned that the jury seems to be out on the proper amount of carbohydrates to ingest per hour - is it 90 grans or as much as you can physically tolerate? I also observed a lot of angst amount newbie triathlete about the optimal training plan. Oh, and I spent some time writhing on my bathroom floor.

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Many of us, myself included, rush through training to just get it done. We mindlessly prepare our bags, drinks, equipment, perhaps drive to a location, do the workout and then get back home. And repeat. And repeat. What if we were more aware of all of these small steps in preparation and very aware of the actual training session itself - how it felt, what it looked like? What if we were more present during our life, wouldn't that make life itself more interesting?

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Ever wonder why it seems the longer and harder you train the slower you lose weight, if at all? In my experience, exercise or caloric expenditure has far less influence on weight loss than this other thing.

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Have you checked to make sure your supplement company 3rd party tests its protein powders for heavy metals?

Email me to find out what brand of protein powder I settled on.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/health/protein-powder-heavy-metals-wellness/index.html

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It's that time of year again, resolution time! I have an easy, quick (15 minute) process that will walk you through analyzing your 2024 triathlon experience and set intentions for a fantastic 2025.

Answer these questions by writing them down (or using a note app):

With respect to TRIATHLON,

1.) What were your highlights of 2024?
2.) What were some of your biggest challenges?
3.) What did you learn about yourself?
4.) What are you going to STOP doing in 2025?
5.) What are you going to START doing in 2025?
6.) What are you going to CONTINUE doing in 2025?
7.) What small thing can you do today to take that first step towards 4, 5 or 6 TODAY /THIS WEEK?

Here's to a great 2025!

Peace!

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I used to train by heart rate zone, loved it. Then I moved to training by pace, loved it even more. Then I discovered training by RPE and it's been a game changer. Free yourself from your smartwatch and learn to run by feel.

Incidentally, all my podium finishes have been after racing by feel. I know, seems unlikely but it's true.

If you enjoyed this podcast in 2024 please consider subscribing and telling a friend, Leaving a review also wouldn't hurt if you have the time. Let's make 2025 a little less lonely, together!

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Another week another illness/injury. I'm starting to wonder if I'm cursed or if this is just a day in the life of a triathlete? But I'm not letting it get me down, training through!