As a woman, turning 50, that’s a big fucking deal!
My goal as I age, is not about getting faster. I know slowing down as you age is inevitable. My goal is instead to get stronger, train smartly, and maintaining a high level of performance into my 50s, 60s and beyond!
Traveling to Mexico was my personal gift to my body, to thank it for caring my soul for past 50 years allowing me to experience life to the fullest.
Read MoreThis past Saturday, I toed the start line of IRONMAN Maryland, knowing I did not have the proper run fitness to race a full distance IRONMAN competitively. What if my PF flared up on race day? Was I asking too much from my body? Was my goal to qualify for Kona too bold, too big?
Read MoreHuge to witness and race in the first all women only IRONMAN World Championship Kona. We made history.
For me, this was my first Kona and first time ever in Hawaii. A dream come true and one in which I’ve had to work so hard to get here. The island is a beauty and a beast and I cannot wait to qualify for Kona again in order to experience the whole race.
I say, whole race because unfortunately, I came to Kona injured. Unable to run or walk the marathon.
Read MoreNow that IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship is behind me, I am re-starting my physical therapy with 5 weeks until IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. At this stage I have no idea what I will be able to do in Kona and I am okay with this. I already feel like I have achieved so much in the past 12 months. But first let me share race recap on IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Lahti and how my injury evolved from good news to bad news in matter of days post-race day.
Read Moredid it mother fuckers! I swam in my first marathon swim… and I loved it!!
For those wondering what the fuck is a marathon swim. It’s a 10k (6.2 miles) swim or longer done in open waters without a wetsuit or any other external aids such as flippers.
Read MoreIRONMAN 70.3 Acapulco on March 26th was my 4th time racing in Mexico and it did not disappoint.
Mexico has a very special place in my heart. You see, my first half and first full IRONMAN were both in Mexico!
Read MoreBeyond proud of qualifying for Kona, and this race taught me so much more than I could ever imagine.
What I experienced in T2 was one of my lowest moments in my triathlon journey! I could not handle the pressure. Lesson learned to never again put so much pressure on myself. What I am most proud about in this race is what happened after T2.
What happened after T2 is what matters the most.
Read MoreMy year began by moving to Guatemala City for my husband’s job. Jimmie and I traveled with our 2 cats (Pipi and Raffi), my TT race bike, and a total 3 suitcases. Our lives in Guatemala were simple and we got to see a lot of Guatemala’s hidden gems.
Read MoreFirst place overall female in El Paredon 70.3!
Race took place in the beautiful black beaches of the pacific coast of Guatemala. Honestly, it was one of the hardest hot weather races that I’ve ever done at this distance.
Overall the race run smoothly from race package pickup to the finish line. But as a international triathlete, that has raced in 3 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and raced in the USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Mexico there were moments in this race that were chaotic.
Yet, I would totally race again in Guatemala. I go into detail on this matter in my race recap.
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