Triathlete 4 Life

Last Saturday April 13, 2024 I FINALLY was able to do check a triathlon off a bucket list that I created sometime back in 2010. Being able to start my momentous and celebratory 20th Season in the sport I LOVE by completing the Setup Events NC Tri Series Pinehurst International Distance Triathlon was a dream come true. The real  reason I added this triathlon to a bucket list was because of Cortney and our long lasting friendship. Below is the story of how we met and what it took to meet each other in real life. Race Dedication for the NC Tri Series Pinehurst International Distance Triathlon In 2002 I met Cortney online but in a way most may not even know existed. I met her through a common interest we shared which was figure skating. It was around the time of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. There was a Canadian Pairs Figure Skating Couple named Jamie Sale and David Pelletier who many loved. Back in the days there was a fan (web)site for Jamie and David as well as a Fan Forum

I have been a huge Spice Girls fan since they invaded the world with Girl Power in 1996 when their first hit "Wannabe" topped the charts. Anyone who ever followed the Spice Girls had their favorite Spice Girl; mine was Melanie C aka Sporty Spice. I loved Melanie C because she was always dancing around in her track pants, sneakers, and either a halter top or sports bra; basically being sporty. I judged her for her looks because I didn't know any different. In my opinion she had the BEST voice of all the girls.  It wasn't until Melanie C embarked on her solo career in the early 2000's that I started to appreciate her voice and her music so much. She has 8 solo albums so far and sometime this year; her 9th solo album will be released (and I'm excited to see what it's all about). Each solo album she's released has a different sound and vibe; so depending on what mood I'm in I can always find some Melanie C music to relate to how I'm feeling. In Oc

It's been almost one week since I opened up my 2024 swim meet season at the Montgomery Ancient Mariners Albatross Open so I'm posting my race recap now. This was my first race in the Gals 40-44 age group. I was looking forward to having some actual competition with some of my friends who are in Gals 40-44 already. The gals who were signed up were swimming 50s and 100s so not much competition. I don't do many swim meets because triathlon takes a lot of focus; especially this season being Season Twenty Decade Two so it's a swim HARD thing but more a social event. Below is my race recap for what was another successful Albatross. The back of the Albatross Open meet shirt. Love the brackets. (The 200 Fly won) My first event was the 200 Individual Medley, so 50 of each stroke going Fly Back Breast Free 3:41.83 I'm super happy with this time as it was all out the whole way. Splits are below for each stroke Fly - 49.51 Back - 57.41 Breast - 1:00.93 Free - 53.98 (It's n

Yes I'm talking to you; the 19 Year Old Newbie Triathlete from 2004! Today is March 13, 2024. I don't know if you know why this day is so important; but I'm going to tell you all about it so keep reading. It was a cool, crisp, and overcast morning in Athens Texas at the Cain Center YMCA. It's now been 20 Years also 2 Decades ago that you accomplished something you should be really PROUD of; you crossed the finish line of your first triathlon. You snake/serpentine swam up and down the lanes at the indoor pool. You then cycled 14 miles on an out and back  wide open country roads (and even a kind of busy highway) bike course  on your Specialized Sequoia Sport Road bike. To finish it off; you ran a 3.1 mile run on an out and back course on a path and very low traffic country road. Marci; you became a Triathlete 20 years ago today. I don't know if you ever thought that this many years later; this day would have so much meaning. Believe it and do  it with all the happines

2004   2024   Celebrating 20 years in triathlon hasn't just been about finishing a race in certain time or standing on the podium; it’s truly been about learning invaluable lessons that has helped me grow as an athlete. I will share the 20 most important lessons I’ve learned from two decades of commitment and dedication that have helped me stay passionate in such a demanding sport. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a curious newbie, I hope these lessons will empower you to create your own journey. So You Want To Give It A Tri? 1. Find Your Why                                                                                                                           Whether a newbie or veteran; it’s always good to know why you are training for and completing a triathlon. Knowing ‘Your Why’ fuels the motivation throughout the journey. 2. Use All Available Resources (Print and Online) Since starting in the sport in 2004 I have seen so many resources between print and online one

  Race Recap for the 2024 Bishop's Events Dash Around The Point 5k It's been almost a week since I opened up my Season 20 and Decade 2 of Taking Running Seriously at the 2024 Bishop's Events Dash Around The Point 5k at Hains Point in Washington DC. I decided to make this season more than just about me by dedicating each race this year to someone who has had an impact on me during my long and ongoing journey. Last Sunday's 5k was dedicated to my Running Dad Joe Coblentz. We met many years ago through the Montgomery County Road Runners Club as well as the doing fun runs out of the Pacer's Running Store that used to be locate in Downtown Silver Spring. Joe and I ran together during training runs and at races. We built a special bond; one that seemed to be comparable to a father-daughter bond. We had lunch every so often outside of the time we spent running. But then so many years ago; I remember the conversation Joe and I had at lunch; he told me he was diagnosed with