Western States 100: A Decade To A Day
My journey to the Western States 100 took 10 years of training, setbacks, and growth. Here’s what it takes to reach the start line — and the finish — of ultrarunning’s most iconic 100-mile race.
16 Weeks to Ironman World Championship Nice: Here’s our tips to be successful
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh Ironman World Champs in Nice lived up to its hype – beautiful and epicly challenging! I hope this review helps you plan your training and travel for racing there – a once in a lifetime trip and race! Weather: After last year’s event, I expected heat and humidity[…]
Riding Across the Sky: Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Report
By Coach Sophie Evans The Leadville 100, aka “The Race Across the Sky”, is a grueling mountain bike race that covers 104 miles of rugged terrain, with a peak altitude of 12,600 feet, and around 12,000 feet of elevation gain. Despite picking up mountain biking later in life, in the non-mountainous regions of[…]
Racing for Team USA: A Journey of Inspiration, Community, and Personal Triumph
By Athlete Ray Moran Going into the race, I was struck by how many senior athletes were racing with Team USA. Even in the older age groups, and how quick they were! So many veterans of multiple Worlds races! They were all so willing to welcome new racers to Worlds, share tips and advice,[…]
The Athlete’s Parade: The Uniforms, The Flags, The Chants!
By Athlete Ray Moran I was looking forward to this day, having seen pictures and heard stories of past World’s Parades, and also getting another chance for a reconnaissance bike ride and getting comfortable with the course. My 2nd day in Townsville, many more athletes had arrived, and I was struck at how welcoming[…]
Townsville, Queensland: the Strand, the Course, the Sun!
By Athlete Ray Moran Townsville is a coastal city with a population of approximately 180,000, in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It’s famous for The Strand Esplanade, with beach-side piers, parks, restaurants, and pubs, and 300 days of sunshine annually. It’s located along the Great Barrier Reef, with several nearby islands popular for snorkeling, wreck diving,[…]
Course Overview: Happy Valley Ironman 70.3 – From a Coach/Athlete’s Perspective
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh As a seasoned triathlete and coach who has raced the inaugural Happy Valley Ironman 70.3 course (and is heading back this year), I can attest to the unique challenges and exciting experiences that await athletes in this iconic event. Let’s delve into the swim, bike, and run courses from my[…]
Ironman Lake Placid Course Preview
Ironman Lake Placid Course Preview.
2021 Florida Double Anvil: Race with a Smile on Your Face and Joy in Your Heart
Coach Alexa reflects on her first race post-COVID – which was the 2021 Florida Double Anvil.
5 Lessons from the 2019 Harrisburg Marathon
~ By Coach Lindsay Leigh The great thing about endurance sports is they teach us lessons, sometimes hard ones, whether it’s our first attempt at a distance or 20th. In this respect, the Harrisburg Marathon was a great teacher! The 2019 Harrisburg Marathon was my 8th stand alone marathon (20th if you include Ironman marathons).[…]