Sharpen your cycling skills, improve confidence, and gain speed while ascending and descending with these top tips from the Bike Bolder workshop held in Boulder in June with Ironman champion Rachel Joyce and leadership coach and founder of the Warmi Project, Dana Platin. General cycling tips: Look ahead, and not down at your front wheel. This helps you anticipate gear … [Read more...]
Become Braver, Bolder and Stronger
Rachel Joyce and Dana Platin Lead New Training Series Colorado professional triathlete and Ironman champion Rachel Joyce has teamed up with leadership coach and founder of the Warmi Project, Dana Platin, to provide a unique training series that combines physical and mental skills. SWIM | May 20, 2018 | 10am – 3pm | Read our review of the swim workshop where … [Read more...]
How to Turn Fear into Courage
Swimming Braver with Ironman Champion Rachel Joyce and Dana Platin The small group nervously looked at each other and at the water. Each woman had a separate reason to be there. One was preparing for her first triathlon and already felt she was in over her head. Another had been hit by a car and had learned to overcome the physical and emotional devastation through returning … [Read more...]
Florianópolis Hosts First 70.3 Race
Brazilians Igor Amorelli and Pamella Oliveira claimed victories at the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis. Colorado professional triathlete Nicole Valentine joined the strong field and shares some of her experiences. It was a little like getting pushed out of an airplane when you are clinging desperately onto the side, your stomach is turning, and you are not … [Read more...]
Inspiration in Brazil
A look back at last year’s Ironman South American Championship Last year’s Ironman South American Championship will forever be etched in the history books thanks to Tim Don’s Ironman world record of 7:40:23. But Boulder pro triathlete Nicole Valentine witnessed many inspiring performances that day. She recounts her race experience and reflects on what it means to be a … [Read more...]
