MB Coaching Blog

Love What You Do

As I briefly mentioned last week, I saw the Taylor Swift Eras movie with my friend Anna as part of our pre-race rest before the IMAZ 70.3. Love her or not, you cannot deny that Taylor Swift is a FORCE. Although I don’t know if I identify as a full-blown “Swiftie,” I...

Racing Free

IMAZ 70.3 recap: Simply put, it was a wonderful day, and an even better weekend. My swim was solid, the ride was fun, and the run was incredibly hot and exposed. But… that's not all... you know I never keep anything simple.  I headed into this race with a very clear...

Race Ready (For real this time)

This weekend I head to Arizona to race (the final) 70.3 in Tempe. I have raced on this course twice before, and both were amazing experiences. In addition to race memories, it is also a location that is filled with endearing nostalgia surrounding family spring break...

Triathlon Saved My Life

You can likely assume that I have been thinking a lot about my book. Of course I have to consider how to market it, how to sell it, how to launch it, etc… One of the most exciting things I have been able to reconsider as I hold Far Better in my hands, and prepare to...

Feeling Stuck?

My mental and emotional state in the last couple weeks can be best summed up as “off.” It is easy to see why from a circumstantial lens— the kids are now all gone (and the nest feels really empty), Ironman WI weekend has passed, and Jamie is fully consumed in the...

Far Better

My book is being shipped as I write this. I am excited. I am terrified. I am unskilled in how to sell it, but I am counting on my passion to guide the process. I mostly wrote it to fulfill a lifelong goal, but I believe in the message. I want to inspire you to find...

Now What?

Racer or not, it is pretty normal to feel a big letdown after a much anticipated event. Whether it is a big trip, a celebration, or a massive life change, one of the hardest parts of feeling some of the highest highs is knowing that the crash afterward is so...

No Secrets in Racing

Many of you know that I raced the Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 on Saturday. This was half iron #22 for me, and I was beyond excited to return to my home race after a four year hiatus. My original goal (made last September) was to finally break the 5-hour mark in the...

Race Week: Focus on Gratitude

It is RACE WEEK!!! I am very excited to race. I am also nervous. I filled with anticipation, sprinkled with just a tiny bit of dread. I mostly want it to happen, and a little part of me wants it to be over.  I believe I am experiencing an honest human response to...

Two Weeks Out: Stay the Course

For most endurance racing, when you get within two weeks of your event it ensures that you have started the taper process. The time to rest and recover to be as fresh and ready as possible for the big event.  Most athletes have a love/hate relationship with the...