Why I Ran - and Why I Will Continue to Run Long before I was a mom, a wife, a physical therapist, an athletic trainer, a coach, a student - I was a runner. I ran my first race at age 3 and have been hooked ever since. At times I was competitive, I ran to win. At other times I ran for fun. Sometimes I trained very hard - other times I was more lax. But though it all, year after year, I have … [Read more...]
Inaugural Pro Race IM Cabo – Katy Blakemore
April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ironman Los Cabos 3/17/2013 Swim- So, this was a run in swim, or whatever the official name for it is. Beach start? I don’t have a lot of practice with these. I’ve done one race like this- Collegiate Nationals. It was my 3rd triathlon ever and my first Olympic. I guess CDA was a beach start, but people had pushed forward so far by the time we started, you just sort of fell forward … [Read more...]
Ironman World Championships 2012 Race Report – Eric Gutknecht
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thanks to everyone who sent me texts, email, and called me in support of my lifelong dream. Sorry for the mass email. I am writing this because it is easier to respond via email versus recapping the whole day to those that ask how it went. It is simply too hard to answer this question in just a few sentences. I also don’t like writing about myself and patting myself on the back so this helps … [Read more...]
When the Going Gets Tough, the Smart Get Support by Tim Engels
October 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When the Going Gets Tough, the Smart Get Support On October 13th, Matt Smith, Temple Hayles, Eric Gutknecht, Katy Blakemore and Dr. Laurel Wright who all train with Mile High MultiSport will be competing in the 2012 Ironman World Championship. Gaining entry to the Ironman World Championships is one of the most coveted spots in all of athletics. Qualifying for this event gives you bragging rights … [Read more...]
Do belief, commitment and hard work really pay off? by Tim Engels
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do belief, commitment and hard work really pay off? This season, it’s your turn to find out! Can I share two remarkable stories with you? First, a story about professional golfer, Ernie Els. Ernie is a professional golfer in his early 40’s, an age that many people believe to be a time of declining skill. His last major tournament win was in 2002 before he and wife, Leizl had their … [Read more...]
Training to Handle Race Day Pressure by Tim Engels
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The moment has arrived. You’re just minutes away from the start of your triathlon! Physiologically your metabolism is speeding up, your breathing is accelerated, your heart rate speeds up. Cells of your immune system are on alert ready to deal with injury and infection. Your nervous system redistributes blood – constricting flow to your gut, giving you butterflies – shunting it to … [Read more...]
Mental Toughness Rx the Night before Your Race by Tim Engels
June 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’d like to describe to you an exercise you may want to use alone of with some fellow triathletes that helps them let go of fears, doubts and anxiety before competition. It’s a great exercise to do to relieve nerves the night before your triathlon. Write down their fears, doubts and anxious thoughts. Just doing this helps to get them out of the body where they create tension and … [Read more...]
Using Two Words to Maintain Motivation and Focus by Tim Engels
June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You’ve been training hard for months. Now the triathlon season is here. Your race is coming up soon, and you’re feeling anxious, having some doubts about your preparation. Maybe you’re finding it hard to continue your workouts with summer’s distractions. Maybe you’re worried and finding it hard to follow your coach’s advice about tapering as you near the race day. Sports … [Read more...]
29 Years of Racing in the Books! (Kathy Alfino year end report)
November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
YEAR #29 IN THE BOOKS!! By: Kathy P. Alfino Level 1 USAT Coach Kathy@milehighmultisport.com www.MileHIGHMultisport.com HOW YOU TRAIN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!! I just completed my 29th straight year of racing triathlons and although I’m not big into writing these reports, I thought I would share a few thoughts so others may benefit from my experiences. I only raced three times this … [Read more...]
Post Race Let Down? What Do You Do Now?
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By MHM Coach Mike Vetowich My last entry focused on the week leading up to race day. Now your race has come and gone and you find yourself asking, what next? Dealing with the aftermath of a big race can be difficult regardless of the results. Here is some advice to help you move forward. It is inevitable to feel a big let down after a big race. You've spent months preparing yourself and … [Read more...]
