the green machine!

Soooo tired from a long day at work and an AWESOME 20K time trial this evening! I have SO much exciting stuff to update you on, including my race schedule, some GREAT products I'm using, some REALLY exciting stuff about team TRAKKERS, and more!

I have been involved with Trakkers for the last 2 years- it started out as random email from someone I didn't know with a subject line along the lines of "Share the Glory"...I probably should have deleted it, but I was drawn to it.



It was a short email describing an ongoing project to create a device that will track athletes real-time (their speed, location, heart rate, elevation, etc.) and allow friends/family/spectators to follow you along your training route or your race!


This product spoke to me, especially being an endurance athlete. I have gone on 3hr 30 min solo runs, some 7-hr bike rides, and had disastrous races that had my family and friends thinking "Where the HECK is she?? Did something happen??"





Well Trakkers is going to change that. They have been customizing and tailoring their product to the finest detail, and I am 100% behind this product, as are my biggest supporters- my family and friends!


You REALLY need to check out this product http://www.trakkersgps.com !!


I am not the only fan of Trakkers - there are 30 or so age-group athletes (teammates) from around the country, as well as 8 PROs that are behind this product as well!


This past weekend was the official LAUNCH of the elite TRAKKERS team in Austin TX - there was some great media coverage from ironman.com and twitter! Check out these links:


day 1
awesome pics
camp closes



Did you READ them?? Check out the "awesome pics" one... it mentions something UNHEARD of in triathlon... a TEAM challenge!!





Yes, the elite Team Trakkers is throwing down a $5000 challenge against the KSWISS/TREK elite athletes, cross-country style scoring, at REV3 KNOXVILLE.... who said triathlon isn't a spectator sport?? this should be interesting!!

Not only is there $5000 on line thanks to Trakkers, but REV3 agreed to MATCH their $5000, in addition to the $5000 already in place for the top athletes...that brings the grand total to $15,000....dang!


Even better, you can get $10 off your registration when sign up for the Olympic or 1/2 Iron Distance in Knoxville by using this code: Trakkers117. This works for the Quassy and Cedar Point REV3 races as well!


VERY SOON, i.e. at QUASSY, You ALSO can use the Trakkers device for FREE when you compete in these races!!


Listen in to the REV3 live webcast/chat tomorrow at 7PM central time (click on link on my blog) to see what TEAM TRAKKERS has to say about this challenge and the REV3 race series!
Michael Lovato, Amanda Lovato, Dede Griesbauer, and Mary Beth Ellis will be tuning in!


Hope to see you tomorrow night!! :)


comments at the top por favor!! :)

ROCK you like a HURRICANE!

I'm feeling soooo much better these days!

My NEW Saucony Hurricane shoes arrived several weeks ago...and "coincidentally" my mileage went up bigtime!!

• I was looking for a cushiony shoe- I had surgery to remove a neuroma a couple years ago- balls of my feet can't take a stiff sole.
• I was looking for stability - My muscles are not conditioned yet, so while a PRIORITY is to strengthen my "stabilizer" muscles, I need some "help" in the meanwhile! These shoes give me GREAT arch support - they support in the RIGHT place, instead of digging into parts of my feet like other shoes do!
• I need something durable to last me awhile and to log some serious miles- and it's doing an awesome job!! They feel new every time I put them on!

So I am 95% sure I will be signing up for my 1st ultramarathon this year - the Kennekuk Runners are putting on their annual Howl at the Moon 8-hr ultra on August 14th. The description is as follows:

"The largest timed ultra in the United States, The Howl at the Moon is held at Kennekuk Cove County Park on a 3.29 mile loop with excellent support from Kennekuk's outstanding volunteers. Do as little or as much as you can. A perfect event for your first Ultra. Post-race party with food, drink, prizes & music!"

This race came highly recommended from a few veterans, so I'm in! :) Also looking for a LATE fall marathon...preferably in a state I haven't run one in yet! Any suggestions?? SO FAR I have:

• Illinois (Chicago x2)
• Florida (Disney, IM Florida)
• Wisconsin (IMOO)
• Massachusetts (Boston x2)
• New York (IM USA)
• Kentucky (IM Louisville)
• Idaho (IM CDA)
• Arizona (IM AZ)
• Ohio (Flying Pig)
• CANADA (haha jk - IM CAN)

In case you are curious- I have posted my race schedule on here- check out the side bar!! I cannot WAIT for River 2 River Relay next weekend, it is going to be a BLAST, because my team is SO fun!! :)

and the MAJOR events on my schedule -REV3 x 3 !!! I am PSYCHED! These races are CHANGING the tri experience - I will talk more about these soon, but here's a reason to check this new series out-

1. The venues are AWESOME - in conjunction with amusement/fun parks - i.e. World's Fair Park (downtown Knoxville TN), Quassy Amusement Park (Middlebury CT), and CEDAR POINT (OH)
2. FAMILY FUN - one of the problems with tri is the travel, and nothing for your fam to do right? WRONG! At REV3 KNOXVILLE the race weekend itinerary includes (besides JUST the awesome family venue) free venue tickets for you and the fam, "Little Rev" Adventure Races, Concerts, Movie Nights, etc...
3. Rockstar Athlete Treatment - SCHWAG galore - short&long sleeve tshirts tshirts, visors/hats, sling bags, goodie samples, ETC... as well as ART treatment before/after the race, practice swims, course briefings, training talks, etc...
4. EASY&FUN viewing for family and friends - a JUMBOTRON is provided for viewing during the race, and the athletes can use a TRAKKERS device for free...meaning spectators can watch you RACE REAL TIME from their computers/smart phones....so they know WHERE you are on the COURSE, how FAST you are going, and SO much more...
5. Cash for age groupers???!!!
6. Oh yeah, and a $10 discount off of your entry fee for any race...use code Trakkers117

LAST BUT NOT LEAST... you should DEFINITELY be checking out the live webcasts that REV3 hosts every Wednesday at 7PM CST....Simply Stu and pro triathlete Heather Gollnick interview pro triathletes each week who are participating in the REV3 triathlons! Topics range from nutrition to gear to race tactics to bra sizes...lol!! It's a GREAT opportunity to not only listen in, but CALL IN and ask questions, and participate in the chat room with other triathletes as well- it's a lot of fun!

Previous Guest Hosts include: Julie Dibens (only female to beat Chrissie W. last year), Rinnie Carfrae (WON Quassy last year), Matty Reed (Olympian!) Craig Alexander (explanation needed??), and Joanna Zieger!! On the sidebar of my blog, you can click the "itunes" button to download the podcasts (mp3) for free (great trainer/treadmill material) :)

I'm pretty sure you can access the live talks (Wed @ 7pm) on the sidebar...or go to http://blogtalkradio.com and create a user account or log in w/ your facebook...then search for "rev3tri" and join in! :)

Have a great night!