FEATURES
Failing Forward....
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Sunday, 27 February 2022 00:10
ED. Runner-up for MInnesota Rookie of the Year in 2021, Detroit Lakes' Cami Eckhoff has set her sights on Ironman in 2022.
By Cami Eckhoff
Have you ever given up on something too soon and regretted it? I have… college swimming, sophomore year, I battled a bad overuse shoulder injury and after therapy and a cortisone injection to cut the inflammation and pain, I could have kicked my way through every practice the remainder of the season to compete at Conferences, but I quit the season early, letting myself and my team down. It has really bothered me and I wish I could go back and do it differently.
I’ve developed a growth mindset since then and have a new outlook at obstacles. The last couple weeks have brought many tears and frustrations while trying to train and I told Keith and my boys, I’m putting up a big fight this time and am ready to fail forward, learn, and make changes for the better....
A One-Of-A-Kind Training Experience...
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Tuesday, 22 February 2022 00:03
Indoor Winter Training Sessions
Saturdays 1/22 to 3/19, 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Embrace North
Address: 4420 Drew Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Winter is THE Time to improve your overall cycling and triathlon fitness. Join some fantastic coaches (Elite Ironman athletes, professional triathletes, Olympian) for an incredible 8 week winter training program. If you are dreading those lonely weekend basement trainer miles and are ready to have a blast this winter and beat your personal best, next season, come join in a NEW high energy indoor winter group training experience. This one-of-a-kind training experience will include specific bike interval cardio conditioning (on your own bike and trainer ) in addition to dynamic strength and mobility...
Triathlon in the 90s...
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Friday, 18 February 2022 00:10
By Kevin McKinnon (triathlon magazine.ca)
Those of us who competed in triathlon during the 90s will fondly remember the “good ol’ days” of the sport when things were, well, so much simpler. If you long for the days when a Timex watch was all you needed to track your workouts and race-day entries were a reality, read on!
The Timex Ironman Watch
The first Timex Ironman Watch came out in 1986, but through the 90s the watch remained a mainstay on every self-respecting triathlete’s wrist. In 1992 Timex introduced the first Indiglo version of the watch. The Ironman watch was such a big deal that even President Bill Clinton wore it, donating one of his early Ironman watches to the Smithsonian. Remember the times we were so excited to get a new watch that could track 16 laps vs. the 8-lap model from the previous year? Who needed power, heart rate, running efficiency and a the like – you went out the door, started your watch, and started running. Or biking. (In the pool we used a pace clock.) ...
Kettlebells, Sourdough, Beachbody & Doggos....
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Tuesday, 15 February 2022 00:10
By Erin Weiler (sweetsweatlife.com - 12/31/2021)
Is it just me or is January just the most meh month? The holidays are done, but the cold and winter are still around for a few more months. Subzero temps here for so much of the month made it really tough to get outside, but it’s warmed up a smidge so we’ve been trying to bundle up to get out for some fresh air – and even when it’s only 20F, that fresh air makes such a difference! One of my favorite days of January was our first trip to the dog park after what seemed like weeks stuck inside. Nothing like some forest bathing to revitalize the soul.
A few other overall thoughts from this month:
* Going back to work after the holiday break (nearly 3 weeks!) was rough. As in maybe rougher than going back after mat leave. I’m not sure why, only that it was hard and I’m still adjusting and tomorrow’s February.
* I love sharing recommendations of my favorite things, but writing a dedicated monthly post just isn’t working for me right now. So I’m instead gonna share in these currently posts the 1-2 things that are making life better and more functional....
"How You Talk to Yourself is Critical"...
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Sunday, 13 February 2022 00:10
By Shyanne McGregor
“How you talk to yourself is critical. Self talk manifests itself in your beliefs, your words, and your actions. If you listen to your subconscious mind, you’ll hear lots of noise about doubt and fear. Choose to talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself.” Allistair McCaw
Until I really started training for for Ironman, I didn’t really realize the how significant of a role self talk plays on performance.
I’ve found (from experience unfortunately) it truly can be the difference between your best race or not finishing.
During hard training sessions I’ve been able to push to new levels mostly because I cleared the word “Can’t” from my head and literally tell myself, Yes I can....
