Addicted2Triathlon

Time To Have Fun! Episode 037. Get ready for some fun on this episode of Addicted2Triathlon! But what does "fun" really mean for Kate? We're diving into the Pomona Sprint Triathlon, where the heat was intense, but something totally unexpected caught Kate off guard. Tune in to hear all about her surprise!

It feels like Groundhog Day! Episode 036. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we discuss how recent injuries have made it feel like the movie Groundhog Day. Retraining seems to be just like training day #1 over and over again. It just keeps repeating after injuries. We also talk a little bit about our California trip and what we did for training, along with Kate's injury caused by a fly! We wrap it up by talking about how you should approach doing your first triathlon. As always, we hope you enjoy this episode!

Ironman 65.1 Panama City Beach?: Episode 035. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, John talks about how his race went at Panama City Beach, FL. The Half Ironman 70.3 became a Half Ironman 65.1. Find out why. Also, John and Kate talk about what happens next with their training and how it differs from Half Ironman training. Listen and enjoy!

Ironman Texas 2025: Episode 034. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we talk about the exciting Ironman Texas that took place in The Woodlands Texas Saturday. We were able to see the Pros up close and personal as well as cheer on the Age Groupers. Little Jimmy (aka Sammy), our little dog went along and was a hit with the spectators as we pulled him along in the wagon. Listen to hear about it all.

Res Firma Mitescere Nescit: Episode 033. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, John talks about having to ramp up his training again as he did Kate's tapering down for her Half Ironman. Find out how it affected John and how what he did to build some confidence back for his Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast.

When It Rains, It Pours: Episode 032. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we give Kate's race report for the Texas 70.3 Half Ironman in Galveston TX. There were several things that happened which made the athletes have to perform outside of their comfort zone. The swim was cancelled for the safety of the athletes. The wind was 21 mph with hard wind gusts. Then the temperature was in the 50s to start with. Those that finished endured all these things and should have had a sense of accomplishment! Great job to all, including the volunteers and those that cheered on the athletes!

Countdown To Galveston: Episode 031. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we talk about winding down Kate's Texas 70.3 training so that she can rest for her Half Ironman in Galveston, TX. She will be doing some minimal training as she tapers this last week, and we plan out her meal plans and her on race nutrition. The main thing out of her control is the weather as it is forecasted to have rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. We also included some pro tips. We hope you enjoy this episode!

The Death Of The Mammoth: Episode 030. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we talk about our search for new lake to practice open water swimming. Mammoth Lake no longer allows swimming for practice. We got reacquainted with another place close to home - Twin Lakes RV Resort in Manvel, TX! Listen to how our wetsuit practice turned into another adventure!

We Got Two Flats: Episode 029. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we talk about our training day in Galveston TX checking out the course for the Texas 70.3. During our bike ride, we got two flats! Immediately, Justin from Bike Minded Mobile Bike Repair swooped in! He helped me fix my flat, and five miles later, he swooped in again. Kate had just run over a blade in the road and it had a big cut on the her tire. Luckily, Justin had a spare tire and quickly repaired it for us! We continued our bike ride to Schlitterbahn and then ran as much of the run course as we could. Kate checked out the water to calm her fears of swimming in Offatts Bayou. When we were done, we got to relax at the beach with our Subway sandwiches! We were tired, but recovered quickly for our Sunday run. Have a listen and enjoy our adventure!

Coming out of Hibernation: Episode 028. In this episode of Addicted2Triathlon, we talk about what we have been doing since the last podcast. We moved, had holidays, were T-Boned in an auto accident, had snow days, had injuries, and more! However we still had time to work out!