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17 Aug 2017

You Should Consider Adding Swimrun to Your 2018 Season

You may have heard of this new ‘swimrun’ race that has been growing in popularity around the world but many triathletes are a bit confused about what exactly this new sport is all about. Read more

21 Dec 2016

SwimRunNC - the final word

All in all, it was an amazing experience. SwimRunNC is definitely a “runners” course – (swim)RUN. I am eager to test myself at an event that is a bit more heavy-handed in the swim, and am hopeful that SwimRunGA will offer just that. Hands down, the best part of the entire experience was making a friend in Allison Leppke. She is an incredible athlete and, more importantly, an amazing person. As we made our way through the race, she embodied ... Read more

20 Dec 2016

Race Report: Not your Neighborhood 5k

Finally, the long-promised race report from the inaugural SwimRunNC that teammate Allison Leppke and I tackled on a beautiful North Carolina morning on October 30. Admittedly, part of my foot-dragging to write this blog was not only because my feet, babied by Hokas all summer, physically hurt after racing in minimalist trail shoes, but because this race was HARD, folks. And sometimes it takes a lot for me to admit that things are hard for me. Simply put, this race served up a healthy dose of hubris. However, emboldened by the race reports of some of our accomplished competitors who had the guts to state outright that the race was challenging, here are my thoughts and experiences. Read more

25 Oct 2016

SwimRun NC: The Final Countdown

I used to brag about how swimming and running were such a better deal than cycling…all you need is a swim cap and goggles or a pair of running shoes. So what happens when you put those two together? Apparently, with SwimRun, the sum is greater than its parts. Read more

4 Oct 2016

Race Report: SwimRun NC

Triathlon season is over for this girl. Time to take a break, regroup, and enjoy the off season, right? Apparently not the case this year, as I switch gears (or better yet, drop gears altogether) and shift my focus to preparing for the SwimRun NC event in Hanging Rock, North Carolina in a few short weeks. Read more