8 Days to World Championships

As I prepare to leave for the World Championships in Scotland I find that I need to keep reminding myself that the work is done. I have a few intense workouts prior to the race but I have put in the time and the biggest mistake I can make now is over training. We read about it in many triathlete magazines and blogs but it is easy to second guess your training and be tempted to throw in that extra bit of speed work.

I have been fortunate to have an excellent coach, Dave Smith. He has guided me through this season and I will follow his taper plan closely. He suggested I concentrate on speeding my recovery with compression clothes, massages and warm baths.

The next obstacle is packing the bikes and gear which Dani at Final Kick will help me with most of. In spite of working and taking care of the kids, it will all come together by Saturday.

ITU Duathlon World Championship

I am a 39-year-old AG triathlete, mother of two, veterinarian and wife of a Navy SEAL. My husband and I have been competing in triathlons and duathlons for 8 years, finished one Ironman and qualified for USAT nationals in 2009, 2010. I we are both on TEAM USA and will compete in Scotland at the Duathlon World Championships. In addition to competeing I volunteer with a youth running group and a member of Final Kick Triathlon club, Tidewater Aquatic masters swim club and Tidewater Striders Running Club. 


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Goals

My goals for this year include qualifying at USAT nationals. I will be competing in several triathlons, duathlons, road races and bike races throughout the year. Next year we will compete in several events including Kinetic half Ironman, Rhode Island 70.3, Timberman half Ironman and USAT Nationals. My goal is qualify for USAT long course triathlon nationals and 70.3 national championships in Clearwater.

2010 Season

I have had a great season so far finishing first in my age group and sixth overall at Olde Town Point International triathlon, first in age group, 9 th overall at Rocketts landing international triathlon. I placed first at the Virginia Duathlon and 12 th at the Duathlon National Championchips.  My husband Steven has also qualified for the World Championchips and will be meeting me in Scotland during his deployment.