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WTS Chicago Photo Story
Cortney Martin Sept. 18, 2015
Hello from Chicago! It’s been a whirlwind since landing on Tuesday. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to compete at a world championship event.
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Long Preparation for a Short Race
Cortney Martin Sept. 11, 2015
When our family sits down to Thanksgiving dinner, we often laugh about the meal that takes days and hours to plan and prepare that is then wolfed down in half an hour. Getting ready to race the ITU Grand Final in Chicago is similar, with preparations starting well over a year in advance for races that will take just over an hour (sprint) or two (Olympic) to complete.
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First-Time Team USA Athlete Prepares for Worlds
Jordan Flores Sept. 08, 2015
Paratriathlete Jordan Flores shares his journey to his first World Championships event.
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Gearing Up for a World-Class Celebration
Cortney Martin Sept. 08, 2015
I love the sport of triathlon. I get excited just typing the words as I think about its many gifts — community, challenge, confidence and adventure! When I swam my first breathless laps and rode my first shaky miles on a used bike in 2009, I had no idea of the adventure that awaited me — the journey that has led me here to my third ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and World Championships.
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Double Duty: Part Two
Amelia Bueche Aug. 28, 2015
My husband and I walked our bikes back to transition, this time with many fewer racks occupied. Coming full circle from the day prior, my husband would lead off the day with my start two hours later, in the penultimate wave.
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Double Duty: Part One
Amelia Bueche Aug. 10, 2015
Back on the ferry after a spectacularly full weekend in Milwaukee, which was well worth the return visit for the city itself and, as a race venue was every bit as outstanding as I remembered. The walkability of the downtown, visibility of all components of the triathlon, excellent restaurants and breezy lake views at rest and when racing make for a most enjoyable setting for USAT Age Group National Championships.
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A Change of Perspective
Ivan Tucker Aug. 07, 2015
As an athlete competing with a chronic autoimmune disease, I do my best to shut down limiting thoughts. This disease is something I don't have any control over, so in return I will not let it control me.
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Practically Perfect
Amelia Bueche Aug. 07, 2015
May we allow perspective to emphasize the best of our efforts, embrace that our imperfect preparation is often perfectly practical and let it be practically perfect.
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1 to 3
Amelia Bueche Aug. 03, 2015
The tough days of parenting and training bring wistful moments of simpler times with a natural pull back to our strengths and concern that the time spent with one sibling detracts from the other two. But these moments are fleeting and I am often surprised to find that I run better off the bike and the love for my children is greatest witnessing them interact lovingly with one another.
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Hopes, Expectations, Holes, Revelations
Amelia Bueche July 30, 2015
Age-grouper Amelia Bueche shares her multisport experiences as she gears up for Age Group Nationals. In this blog post, her oldest son reminds her how to respond to unmet expectations.