What’s your Threshold?

It's a pretty good bet that in order to get where you want to go, you need to know where you're at. The problem is, we've become so used to GPS gadgets, smartphone apps, and digital maps that our way finding abilities are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Don't get me wrong: I...

2017: Who’s not Excited about the Season Ahead?

I'm more stoked than ever for the 2017 race season, because I'm switching things up a bit while keeping some things the same. Ok, you say -- that makes no sense at all -- but even if it did , why do I care? Because you get to capitalize on the lessons I've learned and...

UPDATE to: My Scott Plasma’s for Sale

Update: My Scott Plasma's for Sale! IS SOLD! Stay tuned for the reveal on my new ride: I'm psyched beyond belief and can't wait to share! I've had so many awesome triathlon experiences on my tricked out Scott Plasma and I've loved the performance she's delivered over the years--but my dreams of making the move...

Back to the Roots

Yesterday I got word that an interview I'd done with The Kona Edge podcast had been published, and I've got to say, it was a whole lot of fun. The podcast originates in South Africa and targets Age Group triathletes who are interested in learning what it takes to qualify for the Kona Ironman World...

Kona Kondensed

As I settled back to Earth from my most memorable Ironman experience yet, I wrote a post about the mindset that got me to the podium of the most prestigious event in the multi-sport world. It's always fun to take a look back at an intense race experience and draw out the specific moments that...

Looking Back at Zofingen, With Gratitude

What started out as an innocent post on social media turned into a beautiful example of Community when the incredible team at Body Cycle Studio rallied around a wonky idea: Let's have a fundraiser to send Barry to represent at one of the toughest events in the world! The rest, as they say, is history....