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Mandy Leonards
Oct 158 min read
Chicago Marathon 2024
Choosing Chicago When I started planning out my races for 2024, the Chicago Marathon was not on my calendar. I had decided I was ready to...
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Mandy Leonards
May 156 min read
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2024
Oh boy, where do I start? In November of 2018, I ran a 3:48 marathon at Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis, It was a 43 minute PR, and I...
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Mandy Leonards
Apr 174 min read
Tips for Balancing Training, Work, and Life as a Triathlete Parent
The most common question I get about my training is how I find the time to do it all. The truth is, it's not always easy. My journey as...
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Mandy Leonards
Nov 16, 20238 min read
I am a Marathon Swimmer
I started and stopped writing this blog post about 25 times. I don't know why. I would start to write it, then delete everything. I even...
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Mandy Leonards
Apr 3, 20237 min read
2023 Ironman Oceanside 70.3 Race Report
This was my first time doing this course, and it was daunting for sure to train for it. This course consists of a 1.2 mile cold ocean...
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Mandy Leonards
Dec 27, 20223 min read
A New Year Approaches
It's incredible that we are already here at the end of another year. Call me sentimental, or maybe I am just getting old -- but it truly...
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Mandy Leonards
May 18, 20223 min read
Finding My Spot
I felt the urge to write this blog this morning. I am not sure exactly why; maybe it is because I have had a lot discussions lately with...
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Mandy Leonards
Apr 12, 20222 min read
When a Goal Falls Short
So you set yourself a goal, you put in the work that you think is right, and then the day comes and you don't reach your goal. What...
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Mandy Leonards
Apr 7, 20225 min read
So .. .you want to do an IRONMAN (or 70.3)
My suggestions on what you will need to make the leap into training for long distance triathlon If you reading this blog, you've likely...
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Mandy Leonards
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Hills? What Hills?
A review of the San Diego Hot Chocolate 15k ... and a change of heart. I know what you are thinking. Why is she writing a blog post about...
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Mandy Leonards
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Letting Go of Fear
Mandy Leonards, MSW, LCSW, USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach, Certified IRONMAN Coach "What if I fall? Oh darling, but what if you fly?" -...
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Mandy Leonards
Nov 22, 20219 min read
IRONMAN ARIZONA 2021
Ironman Arizona 2021 Race Report November 21, 2021 I decided to leave Thursday which is the first day of the events. I wanted to get...
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Mandy Leonards
Nov 17, 20216 min read
The Evolution of the Athlete inside
As I prepare to hit the road for my first 140.6 at Ironman Arizona, I thought it mwas fitting to blog a little bit more about my athletic...
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Mandy Leonards
Oct 19, 20215 min read
2021 Arizona 70.3 Race Report
This was my first real 70.3 since my severe back injury in May 2019 that almost ended my athletic career that had really just begun (I am...
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