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Gear

Triathlon Gear: Necessary evil or fourth discipline?

No one will deny that triathlon can be an expensive endeavor. In fact, it’s likely the biggest factor holding back the younger generations from picking up the sport. How are…

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February 8, 2021
Race Reports

The one where everything went right: Ben’s Indian Wells 70.3 race report

We decided to give the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells a try. I had a single goal, and I knew it wasn’t unrealistic…

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December 14, 2018
Race Reports

Ben’s Pro Debut: St. George 70.3 Race Report

The one I had been dreaming of. The Pro debut. And at the North American Pro Championships no less.

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May 20, 2019
Gear

Ben’s Top Tips for Buying Used Gear (Ballin’ on a Budget)

I’ve been buying used well before I ever did my first triathlon. In high school I got into building custom PCs, another expensive hobby with a prolific used market. When…

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January 4, 2019
Race Reports

Summer’s IM 70.3 Santa Cruz Race Report

Goals: Written: Not to be taken to the med tent, which meant nailing nutrition. Unwritten: Win the amateur race and qualify for my pro card. Splits: Swim 32:30 (1:40/100m) T1…

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September 16, 2019
Gear, Training

Tips for Surviving Indoor Training

The Starks of Winterfell may have had White Walkers to contend with, but at least they didn’t have to deal with treadmills and six hour trainer rides. While Summer and…

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January 11, 2021
Food

5 Go-to Meals for Busy Triathletes

Between work, grad school and training (and a few other commitments sprinkled in), days can get very busy and dinner can be a daunting idea. Ben and I have a…

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January 15, 2019
Training, Travel

2020 Race Schedule: the whens and the whys.

April 5: 70.3 Texas Why we chose it: The decision between Oceanside and Texas was an early season puzzler for us, with each race providing significant advantages. Oceanside offers arguably…

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January 25, 2020
Race Reports

Summer’s Texas 70.3 Race Report

On 8 April 2018, Summer raced Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston, TX. Read about the training and mindset leading up to the race as well as how it turned out…

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August 8, 2018
Life, Training

Takeaways from spectating Kona 2019

Frodo is the GOAT I’ll admit that not being alive during the Mark Allen/Dave Scott era I may be a little biased here. But after 2019’s performance at Kona, I…

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October 17, 2019
  • Gear

    Triathlon Gear: Necessary evil or fourth discipline?

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  • Gear,  Training

    Tips for Surviving Indoor Training

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  • Training,  Travel

    2020 Race Schedule: the whens and the whys.

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  • Life,  Race Reports,  Training

    Summer’s Pro Debut Race Report: 2019 Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells

    December 22, 2019 /
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  • Life,  Training

    Takeaways from spectating Kona 2019

    October 17, 2019 /
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  • Gear,  Training

    Three triathlon websites to kill time on

    September 30, 2019 /
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  • Race Reports

    Summer’s IM 70.3 Santa Cruz Race Report

    September 16, 2019 /
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  • Life,  Training

    Five professional traits I admire (and the pros who exude them)

    August 10, 2019 /
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  • Race Reports

    Ben’s Pro Debut: St. George 70.3 Race Report

    May 20, 2019 /
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  • Training

    She loves me. She loves me not.

    May 1, 2019 /
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