Tri 2 Inspire - The Making of Bionic Bri

“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm.  Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”    LL Cool J Yesterday marked 6 months before Ironman Mont Tremblant, and I found myself sitting in my doctor’s office waiting to have my right foot examined.  My foot had been bothering me off and on for the past week.  Ironically it didn’t bother me when I ran; the pain and discomfort would only occur a day or two after running.  I have had issues with tendinitis in my foot before, but with me training for my first Ironman, I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a stress fracture.  Per my doctor I have tendinitis and I should not run until I am healed. Usually news like this would send me over the deep end, especially since I was planning to compete in a 10K race on Sunday.  This time was a lot different.  Prior to meeting with my doctor, I had already created a Plan B in case my foot was broken.  My Plan B entailed scratching all of my running races, and sw

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”    Friedrich Nietzsche The year has begun as a mixed bag.  Fortunately it has been more good than bad, and it is only the beginning of the year.  This is my year; I am throwing down the hammer in all aspects of my life, not just with my racing. THE GOOD: I have not one, but 2 sponsors for this year’s race season!  CycleOps/PowerTap asked me to come back as a sponsored athlete for 2014 and I was recently chosen by Hammer Nutrition.  I am very blessed and humbled that such incredible companies would choose me to represent them.  They both sell amazing products that I use and offer incredible customer service.  CycleOps  is known for their bike trainers and virtual training software.   PowerTap is the brand to choose if you are in need of a power meter.  PowerTap even offers power on a budget with the PowerCal.  I own a Fluid 2 trainer and use the PowerCal.  Hammer Nutrition  has some of the best fueling, recovery, and su