#WorldOceansDay•• I reflect a lot on the blitzing pace we’re changing the health of our oceans’ ecosystems. For example, this race in Cabo was amazing. But #triathlon is a hyperactive participant in throw-away culture. Just how many gel wrappers or swim cap packages were left on the beach only to get swallowed into the tide, and eventually swallowed by sea creatures? Over 700 species of sea animals have been reported to have ingested or become entangled in plastic.•• So what do I do about it other than post about it on social? Well, I’m still figuring that out. Just like everyone else I grew up in a disposable consumer goods world and I’m no saint, that’s for sure.•• But for example, Nick & I went kayaking after this race in what should have been a GORGEOUS area. And it was. But it was also overrun with trash. So each time we went by a bottle or bag, I picked it up and put it into our kayak.•• Maybe one day my approach will be more profound, but picking up trash when I see it and bringing my own bags/mugs/bottles feels like a good start that’s within reach.•• The health of our oceans is massively important to our planet, and not just for the folks who live by the coast. Severe weather events, the global food chain imbalances & human plastic ingestion are all driven by degrading ocean health.•• Thanks for reading! I hope folks who maybe are more focused on other causes and haven’t read up as much on the state of our #oceans found it insightful!
Happy #globalrunningday 🏃! As many of us know, running is only half of it. My 2018 story in these pics:
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1: Smooth sailing, threshold set in Boulder
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2: But as you can see my entire right side is collapsing. Not good at all!
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3: This has resulted in Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. •
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4: I have a comprehensive strength & mobility program built with @ecfitboulder to address weak glutes, hips & ankles; a tight thoracic spine; neural memory of poor biomechanics.
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5: I’ve received regular treatment including dry needling, stem, heat/cold, cupping, taping, graston, deep tissue & chiro adjustments, as well as all the stuff I do at home. •
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Long story short, running is way more than running! Ignoring the small stuff like strength, symmetry & mobility is too easy, but it *will* getcha. Kudos to everyone out there logging the miles & putting in the extra time to stay injury free 👊🏼
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PS - good luck to everyone racing #IMBoulder this wkd! Thought this throwback was timely 😉
@Fitbit + @garneau. When two of the best get together to make something 🔥. Was so fun working with our designers at the ‘bit (who, you guessed it, are cyclists) & the folks at Garneau to create a Tri race kit and a full ensemble of cycling kit pieces. I learned a lot about color, materials, cuts for different body types..very cool and the Fitbit employees are so excited to wear this! 💥BUT - if you dig the design, or are a #Fitbit fan, or are just in need of some high quality kitwear, message me, and I’ll give you order details and great news, Garneau ships just about anywhere globally!! So slide into my DMs and we’ll get you fitted & kitted (btw the jersey+bib+vest+warmers+sock combo is unreal) #custom #kit
Man, what can I say about #WildflowerTri other than, in my best Frank Costanza voice,🗣 IT’S BACK BABY!! 🗣 I consider this race the yin and the yang of triathlon: • on the one hand its the epitome of community, thousands of people camping around the lake, live music, food trucks, rowdy volunteers & like 8 races in total...
• ...on the other hand, for 4-8hrs, you’re reduced to your essence by a course that is seemingly always uphill or downhill for 5-6k ft, soul sucking heat that you can’t hide from & super impressive competition.
• Any way you cut it, this independent event is special & something everyone in the sport should experience regardless where they’re from - add it to your list!!• •
• For me personally, it was a great first race of the year & we’re encouraged about the positives & learning opportunities we can move forward with. I’m honored to have accomplished an Amateur field win & v close to a top 10 pro finish.•
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• Honestly at run mi 6 I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish, but returning from that vacant meadow to the support of the crowd & other athletes fueled me to the finish. Regardless of finishing time, I know everyone can identify with this struggle & that just makes every single finisher an absolute badass.• • •I’d like to thank @red_hammer_rehab, @ecfitboulder, @mttamsportspine & Andy Tubbs for helping get me to the start line in the wake of a running injury. @fitbit & @garneau for the support!! @dibbo4 for master plan 🙏🏼 My buddies for being a blast to camp & race with. And saving the biggest one for last, @dnaboulsi for, well, literally everything from setting up our tent, to being my voice of calm, to literally feeding me 😂 Thx ily•
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• One last thing for anyone I haven’t lost yet...Wildflower celebrated its 35yr! Unfortunately it was canceled last yr & altered in yrs prior due to drought. A sad reminder climate change is real & not to take these beautiful places for granted, & collectively we can make choices every day to make a difference!! 💙🌏
