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How to approach back to back IRONMAN races

Maybe your “A” race didn’t go as planned, or maybe a leg of your IRONMAN race was cancelled. Possibly, you just want one more shot at a World Championship Qualification or one last season hurrah. Regardless of your reasoning, here are some tips and best practices for back to back IRONMAN races. With the change in format of IRONMAN Florida this past weekend, many athletes are looking for another shot at IRONMAN sooner than they were expecting. I have heard from two athletes this week who are considering IRONMAN Cozumel which means only four weeks between events. Today’s question was …

2018

Love What Matters Fertility Story

“My first fertility treatment was in a state park, the day of a popular local women’s triathlon. After crossing the finish line, I kept running–to the car for my first injection. The act felt illicit, wrong somehow, such a departure from my normal activities which included multiple IRONMAN races per year and epic training weekends alongside my athletes and friends. The lifestyle that accompanied those activities felt ‘normal’ to me, while deciding to undergo IVF after a lifetime of thinking I’d remain child-free felt anything but. John and I already had our two fur babies, Sadie and Bailey. And although …

2018

Medically Unnecessary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Medically Unnecessary – not “reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury.” When I stumbled into wellstar urgent care on July 1st, it was for viral symptoms–lethargy, congestion, couldn’t-move-without-hacking type stuff. I had held off for a few weeks, expecting the virus to run course, but finally relented. Maybe it was bacterial, or at least I could get approval to take something besides Tylenol or Bendaryl. When the physician on call immediately sent John and I straight to Piedmont L and D–due to blood pressure–I was confused. Aside from the virus, I felt fine. I had just started to …

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2018

Decatur Book Festival Presenting Author

Attending Decatur Book Festival this weekend? On Sunday, I have the honor of presenting on the self-development panel with other Georgia authors. Join me? Afterward, I’ll be signing copies of Courage to Tri at the Posman Books at Ponce City Market booth from 2 – 3 PM. Thanks to Atlanta Writers Club for the opportunity! Decatur City Hall presented by City of Decatur Sunday, 12:00-12:45 “Listen to a panel of talented Atlanta Writers Club members who will discuss the inspiration and process behind their nonfiction self-development titles. Distinguished panelists include Shala Nicely, Candace Long, Bethany Rutledge, and Susanne Fincher.”

2018

Professional Christian Coaching Interview

Today is an exciting day. It’s the boys’ one week old birthday, both Ethan and Alex passed their cranial scan with no issues, and Alex put on weight, topping the scales at two pounds. Also, I had the honor of talking about #tricourage on my mom’s podcast: Professional Christian Coaching Today. I enjoyed speaking with Kim Averyand Christopher McCluskey about stepping out of your comfort zone and dare to change one thing. Thanks for letting me be a guest! ” If reaching your goals and dreams seems too hard, too long, too painful, or too far out of reach, Bethany Rutledge, author of Courage to Tri, …