<![CDATA[Chief Endurance Officer: Triathlon Parents]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/s/triathlon-parentshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H-KR!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e1bc3bd-2637-49cc-9815-b948665d3d68_608x608.pngChief Endurance Officer: Triathlon Parentshttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/s/triathlon-parentsSubstackWed, 20 May 2026 23:32:22 GMT<![CDATA[Managing Heat and Humidity in a Marathon: Key Takeaways from the Marine Corps Marathon]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/managing-heat-and-humidity-in-a-marathon-key-takeaways-from-the-marine-corps-marathonhttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/managing-heat-and-humidity-in-a-marathon-key-takeaways-from-the-marine-corps-marathonTue, 31 Oct 2023 18:47:54 GMTMarathon running is not just about endurance; it’s about understanding and respecting external factors that can impact a runner’s health and performance. One of the significant challenges marathoners face is coping with fluctuating weather conditions, particularly heat and humidity. The recent changes made during the Marine Corps Marathon serve as a timely reminder of the […]

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]]><![CDATA[Incorporating Family Time into Your Triathlon Training Routine]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/incorporating-family-time-into-your-triathlon-training-routinehttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/incorporating-family-time-into-your-triathlon-training-routineWed, 04 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMTTriathlon training is demanding, and so is family life. But who says they have to be mutually exclusive? With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of fun, you can seamlessly blend both, ensuring that neither gets left behind. Here’s how: By incorporating family time into your triathlon training, you’re not just preparing for a […]

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]]><![CDATA[From the Boardroom to the Bike: Managing Stress in Work and Workouts]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/from-the-boardroom-to-the-bike-managing-stress-in-work-and-workoutshttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/from-the-boardroom-to-the-bike-managing-stress-in-work-and-workoutsWed, 27 Sep 2023 18:25:02 GMTThe boardroom’s high-pressure decisions and the bike’s relentless climbs have one thing in common: stress. In the demanding world of career-driven triathletes, it’s crucial to strike a balance, ensuring that stress doesn’t overpower productivity or passion. Here’s how to manage and channel that stress positively: Life’s race is filled with boardroom battles and biking milestones. […]

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]]><![CDATA[Lady Luck was on my side – Challenge Roth 2017]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/lady-luck-side-challenge-roth-2017https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/lady-luck-side-challenge-roth-2017Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:54:25 GMTI am a true believer that luck is the combination of preparation and opportunity.  And avoiding bad luck is as fortunate as receiving good luck.  Long distance triathlons are a haven for both. It happened to me at Lake Placid in 2014 when the on course bike mechanic arrived seconds after my inner tube punctured for the […]

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]]><![CDATA[My day with Chrissie – Challenge Roth 2017]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/day-chrissie-challenge-roth-2017https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/day-chrissie-challenge-roth-2017Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:28:53 GMTThe Challenge Roth triathlon is like no other I have experienced.  In fact, thousands of competitors make this claim, including the top professionals.  Chrissie’s Blog.  The fast course, crowds of over 200,000 people, the Tour de France feeling at Solar Hill, and the large number of participants, are some of the reasons this is the […]

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]]><![CDATA[The Courage to Start, Again]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/4815-2https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/4815-2Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:30:33 GMTBurnout. Yep. I’ve got it. After completing 3 Ironman races in 2 years, and following that up with a Fall marathon, I gave myself the green light in October to take some time off from serious training. It wasn’t really that my body needed a break (thankfully), but mentally I needed to remove the constant, […]

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]]><![CDATA[How my Garmin insults me, even after a marathon PR]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/my-garmin-insults-mehttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/my-garmin-insults-meMon, 30 Nov 2015 19:34:32 GMTA few weeks ago, I ran the Marine Corp Marathon, with a PR best in that race. Sounds great right? My trusty new Garmin watch didn’t think so. It even called me lazy. Here’s the story. Unlike Greg, I’m not really a gadget junky. I’ll consider myself old school when it comes to Triathlon gear. For […]

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]]><![CDATA[Open-water swimming: how to practice sighting in an indoor pool]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/open-water-swimming-how-to-practice-sighting-in-an-indoor-poolhttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/open-water-swimming-how-to-practice-sighting-in-an-indoor-poolFri, 04 Sep 2015 18:37:56 GMTOpen-water swimming is stressful, no question. We spend 90 percent of our swim training between two lane lines and following the black line on the bottom of the pool. Then we are elbow to elbow with 2,000 other athletes chasing a buoy you can barely see over the chop of open water. Good sighting techniques are […]

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]]><![CDATA[IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/ironman-mont-tremblanthttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/ironman-mont-tremblantMon, 17 Aug 2015 15:51:13 GMTCongratulations to all those who finished IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant yesterday. Mary Beth Ellis was especially impressive as this was her second IRONMAN race in 4 weeks.  Ellis toed the line with Monique and I at IRONMAN Switzerland – finishing second among the Pro women with a time of 9:26:38.  Then went wire to wire at IRONMAN […]

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]]><![CDATA[Hot, Humid, and Humbling]]>https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/hot-humid-and-humblinghttps://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/p/hot-humid-and-humblingTue, 04 Aug 2015 15:02:23 GMT  That’s the only way I know how to describe July 19th, my birthday and the day I battled against myself as I competed in IRONMAN Switzerland. With my family camped out race-side, and my friends cheering me on digitally via (an athlete tracker/race tracker/webcam?), I felt unstoppable. Combine that excitement and my adrenaline with […]

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