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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mandy Leonards, MSW, LCSW, USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach, Certified IRONMAN Coach "What if I fall? Oh darling, but what if you fly?" -...

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...

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...

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...