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Another season in the books, 2026. Next year making the step to #Ironman703 Follow along to share the journey… #agegroupers #swimbikerun #triathlete #journey by @agegrouper55

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6 days ago

The racing season is over. Taking care of myself isn’t. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

This winter, I’m making a commitment to myself: don’t let the habits slide just because the finish lines are a few months away.

There’s room for rest, holiday meals, and days off. But there’s also room to keep moving, build strength, and stay consistent—even when it’s cold and the couch looks pretty good.

I worked hard for the progress I made this season. Now I want to build on it.

Less pressure. More consistency. And a little work today that my spring self will appreciate. 💪

Who else is keeping it going this winter? Don’t “Let yourself go…”

#OffSeason #Ironman703 #AgeGrouper #StayConsistent #agegrouptriathlete swimbikerun by @agegrouper55

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7 days ago

Go Live Your Life, my friends ❤️ #motivation #triathlon #agegrouper #swimbikerun #justkeepmoving by @agegrouper55

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23 days ago

#raceday @wrightsvillenc #LetsGo #triathlon #agegrouper by @agegrouper55

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24 days ago

#RaceDays are the days we train for…Looking forward to Saturday! @ymcawbtri @e3endurance #triathlon #agegrouptriathlete #swimbikerun by @agegrouper55

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25 days ago

Triathletes start earlier.

And I don’t just mean the pros.

I mean age groupers like me.

We’ve got jobs. Families. Responsibilities. Meetings. Errands. A life that doesn’t stop because the training plan says 60-minute ride followed by a 20-minute run.

So we start earlier.

Before the emails.
Before the phone starts ringing.
Before everyone else needs something from us.

The alarm goes off when it’s still dark. Coffee gets made. Shoes get laced. Bike lights come on.

Not because we’re trying to prove how disciplined we are.

It’s because sometimes early is the only place the workout fits.

There’s something special about finishing a session while most of the world is just getting started.

Another workout in the bank.

Another small promise kept to yourself.

Another step toward that starting line.

Age-group triathlon isn’t about having more time.

It’s about deciding what you’re going to do with the time you have.

Start earlier. Keep moving.

#AgeGroupTriathlete #TriathlonTraining #EarlyMornings #TriathlonLife #SwimBikeRun by @agegrouper55

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a month ago

#whitelakenc #doublesprint #triathlon #agegrouptriathlete #agegrouper by @agegrouper55

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a month ago

One of the biggest changes I’m making as an age-group triathlete has nothing to do with swimming, biking, or running.

It’s changing the way I think about food.

Food isn’t morally “good” or “bad.”

And a hard workout doesn’t mean I’ve “earned” dessert.

Instead, I’m trying to ask better questions:

What do I need to get through this workout?

What do I need afterward to recover?

What do I need to refuel so I can do this again tomorrow?

That shift matters.

Because when you’re training consistently—especially as an age-group athlete juggling work, family, life, and recovery—food isn’t something you have to earn.

It’s part of the training.

Carbs help fuel the work.
Protein helps rebuild.
Fluids and electrolytes help replace what we lose.
And enough food helps us come back ready to go again.

The goal isn’t to “be good” today.

The goal is to fuel today so I can train tomorrow.

Swim. Bike. Run. Recover. Refuel. Repeat.

Food isn’t the reward for the work.
Food is part of the work.

#AgeGroupTriathlete #TriathlonTraining #TriathlonNutrition #FuelYourTraining #SwimBikeRun by @agegrouper55

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a month ago

DO IT ANYWAY.

You’re tired.
Do it anyway.

It’s uncomfortable.
Do it anyway.

It’s harder than you expected.
Do it anyway.

You don’t feel motivated today.
Do it anyway.

It’s cold. It’s hot. It’s early. You’re busy.
Do it anyway.

Because accomplishing something isn’t about doing it once when everything feels right.

It’s about doing it again. And again. And again.

Easy days. Hard days. Good days. Bad days.

Motivation gets you started.
Consistency keeps you moving.

Whatever your goal is — a race, a career, a healthier life, a better version of yourself — you don’t have to feel ready every time.

You just have to keep showing up.

Uncomfortable? Do it anyway.
Hard? Do it anyway.
Don’t feel like it? Do it anyway.

That’s where progress lives.

#DoItAnyway #JustKeepMoving #Consistency #KeepShowingUp #Mindset by @agegrouper55

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a month ago

BREAK IT DOWN. KEEP MOVING. 💪🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Sometimes the hardest part of a long workout is thinking about how far you still have to go.

So don’t.

Break it down into something smaller.

🏃‍♂️ Run to that next sign.
Then run to the gas station.
Then make it to the next intersection.

🚴‍♂️ Bike to the top of that hill.
Then get to the next curve.
Then focus on the next few miles.

Before you know it, all those small victories add up to one big accomplishment.

A positive mindset doesn’t mean pretending it’s easy. It means focusing on what you can do right now instead of being overwhelmed by everything still ahead.

Don’t conquer the whole distance at once.
Conquer the next piece. Then the next.

Keep moving forward. 👊

#PositiveMindset #JustKeepMoving #EnduranceTraining #agegrouper #ironman703 by @agegrouper55

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2 months ago

LET’S GO !!! #agegrouper #ironmantraining #ironman703 #trilife #agegrouptriathlete by @agegrouper55

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2 months ago

Keep moving — even when you’re traveling. 💪

Travel can change your schedule, but it doesn’t have to stop your movement.

You don’t need your regular gym, your normal route, or even a full workout. Find your spot and do what you can with what you have.

🏨 Hit the hotel gym for a few weights.
🚶 Get outside and walk a few miles.
🏃 Find a treadmill and get an easy run in.
💪 Knock out some simple bodyweight exercises in your room.

It doesn’t always have to be about pace, distance, or hitting a perfect workout. Sometimes it’s simply about keeping the body in motion and maintaining the habit.

Wherever you are, find a way to move.

Motion matters. Just keep moving. 👊
#habit #ironman703 #workout #movement #motivation by @agegrouper55

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2 months ago