He’s Got Spirit, How ‘Bout You?

I’m a huge fan of cheerleading. Not the sport, specifically (although I know how hard I had to work just to nail a back handspring, so I have mad respect for those competitive cheer teams), but the idea of cheering someone on. I do it a lot in races—if I see someone struggling, I tell [...]

Leadman Tri Marquee Race Recap (aka That Time I Ate Ice Out of My Sports Bra)

The Leadman Tri Marquee in Tempe, Ariz., on April 14 was billed as epic, and you know what? It wasn’t just epic. It was life changing. This was my first foray into a true endurance distance race—prior to this, I’d done Olympic length triathlons, and I’d done half marathons, but I’d never done something that [...]

These Cold Feet Have Nothing to Do With the Weather

We’ve reached the point of no return, y’all. The Leadman Tri Marquee Epic 125 is in less than two weeks. My bike is already en route to Phoenix. There’s really no turning back now, is there? Sure, I’ve had to repeat my “Don’t panic” mantra a few times, but I’ve gotten some nice, long rides [...]

Workout I Did: Brick, Baby, Brick

Just a reminder that this is our new feature called Workout I Did. Read them all and feel the workout love here! Brick. It’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts of basketball players everywhere, and also? It makes triathletes a little nervous, too. A brick is a workout that combines two of the [...]

My Fitness Inspiration: Don’t Make Me Choose

We’re talking fitness inspiration for this week’s Question of the Week! Check back each Friday as each FBG shares which celeb or everyday person inspires her to be fitter! I was really excited when this question was added to the FBG editorial calendar. How great is it to show some love to the person(s) who’ve [...]

‘Don’t Panic’ Seems Like an OK Motto, Right?

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a serious planner. I like knowing what’s on my schedule tomorrow, next week and a month from then, if possible. I get a thrill out of making spreadsheets for my vacations. It might make me a geek, but at least I’m a well-prepared geek. This turns out to be a [...]

Catching the Fitness Bug: Always an Athlete

It’s a New Year and time for a new Question of the Week! This time each FBG is answering the somewhat long-winded question: “When did you catch the fitness bug where it went from occasional ‘I should do this’ to the promised land of loving workouts and ‘I want to do this?’” Sometimes, I catch [...]

Kristen’s Goals for 2013: Smarter and Stronger

This week, as part of New Year New Rear Week, each FBG is sharing her healthy goals and resolutions for 2013 and recapping how 2012′s goals went down. So let’s get to it! I love goals. I really, really do. I love setting them, I love working toward them, and, of course, I really love [...]

Race Recap: TriRock Clearwater

I recently had my big race of the year—the Land Rover TriRock in Clearwater, Fla. I chose this race early on and decided I would train for the Intermediate distance, and I’d aim for a great performance there to close out my year. The location was great—in fact, my husband and I got married just [...]

Yes, Size Matters

When you imagine the perfect race, do you picture yourself running through a huge chute with bleachers full of cheering fans on either side? Do you think of your name being called to step up and accept a medal? I love both of those things, but for me, it’s unlikely that both would happen in [...]

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