The Worst Of Triathlon
WHAT IS THE POINT? That is my question to the triathletes headed to Ironman 70.3 Lubbock this weekend. I am waiting for one single athlete to articulate any reasonable reward that might outweigh the real risk of participating in this event. Houston’s hospital ICUs are 97% full right now. Houston is only…
Coach Vallee Interview with Her614
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Just Don’t.
Notes: though this post is geared toward Central Ohio triathletes, the message is one to consider regardless of where you live. For more context, I have also previously posted about not swimming in pools even if they open in your area. I recently saw there is an e.coli warning for…
Athlete Spotlight: Colin Turcu
If there is one adjective that summarizes Colin Turcu it is undoubtably: hardworking. He is self-aware, humble, and fiercely driven. The level of resiliency he displays in training and racing is well beyond his years. I look forward to seeing Colin's continued growth in sport. Before I began coaching Colin,…
Athlete Spotlight: Jessica Bloodgood
Jessica Bloodgood Meet BASE Tri Fitness athlete, Jessica Bloodgood. Jessica started working with BASE Tri Fitness in November of 2019. After "living in a grief cloud for about 2 years" she came to BASE Tri Fitness wanting to rekindle her athletic passion. In her youth, Blood (as she is affectionately…
To Swim or Not To Swim
The “uncertainty soup” that we as athletes and coaches have found ourselves swimming in has been unsettling. It has dislodged us from our typical training routines and caused us to face the question “if there are no races, why am I training?” One of the underlying tenets of my coaching…
Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
Perhaps you have seen this GIF floating around on your social media. Kermit is on screen doing a slow dance waving his arms around and looks high or drunk. Underneath Kermit are the words, “When you’re on day 2 of COVID-19 self-isolation, but your eighth bottle of wine”[1]. Or -…
Viral Times, Virtual Races
As athletes begin to see race cancellations, the question I have been frequently seeing is "well, now what?" Well...now...you keep training because you're an athlete. We don't call ourselves "racers" we are ATHLETES. We train because we are dedicated to something larger than simply showing up on one day to…
The “Yes, But” Athlete
I was part of an improvisation and sketch comedy troupe in high school. Our troupe was comprised of eight students. Each member ran with a different social circle. We were a group of misfits who were able to come together and create a hilarious show we were proud of every…
“Coach, what races should I do next year”
“Coach, what races should I do next year?” As the 2019 season ends, many athletes find themselves reflecting on their race results. Some athletes may feel satisfied, rewarded, and accomplished. Others may feel disappointed and even heartbroken. Something interesting happens as an athlete reviews their year. Possibilities for the next…