Haley Chura Answers our Team’s Questions
I am a huge fan of athletes who not only accomplish amazing things but can keep their head on straight. That is one of the reasons that I am such a fan of Ironman Pro Haley Chura. The team was fortunate enough to be able to ask Haley a few…
Skincare and the Triathlete
Chlorine. Sunshine. Wind. Rain. Dirt. Sweat. All of these things stress our skin and we need to take care of it just like we take care of our bodies by training, fueling it with good foods, and resting to recover. Here are a few things to keep in mind as…
A BASE Breakthrough in Nutrition
I’ve been fortunate to work with someone new on my personal nutrition program. I have been working on cleaning up my diet but found I was getting ‘stuck’ not able to lose body fat and wasn’t feeling super great during my workouts. After spending 30 minutes on the phone with…
Base Tri Fit Camp Recap
I wanted to post a little recap of Base Tri Camp so that in 2015 when we do it again, new athletes and athletes who want a little deeper perspective on the event will have some more idea of what they can expect! I am so thrilled with how the…
Guilt
I am having such an amazing time coaching 8 highly motivated athletes at this year's BASE Tri Fit Camp! One of the most fun times we have had so far was this mornings 5:30 AM 'black out run'. I call it a black out run because we had to deal with…
Thought on Having No Thoughts
I have not blogged recently, actually for a while. I've not really had any energy to write anything. I've also not been compelled by any specific topic to write about as of late. Okay then Lauren why are you blogging about nothing? Well, I'm not sure. I think part of…
motivationvdedication
Remember when you signed up for your A race? How about when you started that diet last year? Or when you decided on your 2013 New Year's Resolution. Things were bright and shiny, and those first days were so exciting as you went on your way to achieving your goals.…
The 5 “Why” Exercise
In athletics, general fitness, and life, there are times when we can just feel 'stuck'. The hardest part about feeling stuck is trying to get unstuck. Hm, "hello Captain Obvious." How do we become unstuck without falling back into the same feelings or situations in the future? Understanding the 5…
Hypnotherapy: A Different Competitive Edge
This guest blog comes to BASE Tri Fitness from our lovely and talented friend, Sherri DeRhodes. Sherri is a hypnotherapist who has worked with LU and a variety of other athletes in Central Ohio. Enjoy her perspective on how hypnosis can help you achieve your best in your next race…
Improving Body Composition in the Off Season
Although there are a lot of athletes still racing late season events, there are a large number of athletes just starting to ramp up their planning and preparation training for 2014. I've had several conversation with several athletes who are looking to lose some body fat, and as a result…