Race Reports

There’s something special about returning to the same race year after year—and the Lake Norman Triathlon continues to deliver every single time. This marked my third year lining up at the start of our one local race of the year and it never disappoints. A Race That Never Misses First off, credit where it’s due—the race organizers consistently put on a seamless event. From packet pickup to course support to the finish line energy, everything feels dialed in. It’s one of those

Some races you circle on the calendar and train specifically for. Others you drop into the middle of a training block with lower expectations — just to run, enjoy the day, and see what happens. The Asheville Half Marathon ended up being one of those races for me…I am doing my first 70.3 since 2018 later this year so I thought doing a half marathon would be great practice. Going In With a Different Mindset Coming off a bit of a training rut , I didn’t approach this race with a

Some races are the big goals you train months for. Others are just for fun or practice, fit into the middle of a training block, and sometimes end up being surprisingly memorable. The YMCA Charlotte Corporate Cup was one of those races for me this year — a fun, community-focused event that turned into a special day for a few unexpected reasons. A Team Win for Duke Energy One of the coolest parts of this race is that it’s not just about individual results. The event is design

Spring racing always feels like a reset button to start your season, and last year’s AlphaWin Triathlon in Napa delivered exactly that. Set in the heart of wine country, this race combined a challenging, honest course with a calm-but-focused early-season energy. I competed in the Olympic distance, but this race offered distances ranging from super-sprint to 70.3. This was my first race of the year, and it ended up being a great test of fitness, execution, and mindset heading

After wrapping up the World Championships in Wollongong, I was convinced my 2025 triathlon season was officially over. My body was tired, my mind was ready for rest, and I had already started mentally shifting into the off-season. But then, as the post-race glow (and fatigue) started to fade, I came across something that immediately sparked my competitive drive again — the Sun Devil Classic in Arizona. It wasn’t just another local race. This event turned out to be a last-cha

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to represent Team USA at the Age Group Triathlon World Championships in Wollongong, Australia — and what an unforgettable week it was. From the Parade of Nations to the Opening Ceremony , to racing both the Standard and Sprint events, the energy, pride, and camaraderie were unlike anything I’ve experienced before. A Week to Remember The week kicked off with the Parade of Nations , where athletes from around the world gathered to

Turning Lessons into Wins After a humbling race at the 2025 USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee, I came into the White Lake...

The 2025 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee, WI, was an unforgettable weekend — but not just because it brought...

If you’re considering your first-ever triathlon , the She Tris Sprint Triathlon might just be the perfect place to start. Designed...