triathlon

In 2020, Lindsey McInnes faced a life altering challenge when she suffered a compression of her spinal cord. This traumatic injury left her without feeling in both legs and stripped her of control over her bladder and bowels. In the midst of this struggle, Lindsey made a promise to herself: if she recovered from her surgeries, she would complete an Ironman to raise money for others who weren’t as fortunate. The Road to Recovery Lindsey's journey was not easy. She underwent mu

In September 2025, on an ordinary Sunday afternoon in Nice, France, I crossed the finish line of the Ironman World Championship. After 226 grueling kilometers, including a choppy swim in the Mediterranean, 2,500+ meters of climbing on the Provençal bike course, and a windswept marathon along the Côte d’Azur, the announcer’s words hit me: “You are an Ironman!” The cheers and emotions were overwhelming. Earning a spot at Worlds for my first full Ironman felt like both pure luc

Back in 2024, I was training for Kona—the Ironman World Championship. I was determined to give it absolutely everything. Every morning, I woke up before sunrise to swim in the pool, followed by long rides on weekends and endless brick sessions under the Hong Kong heat. I thought rest was for people who weren’t serious enough. Looking back, I can see how misguided I was. A few weeks before the race, fatigue began crawling into every session. My body felt heavy, my motivation s

Training for an IRONMAN or a 70.3 is long journey that can feel very daunting. To get to the finish line, consistency becomes a key part of it. However, sometimes it is difficult to get out there and just train without a particular goal set in mind for that workout. That is why a structured plan is really helpful to achieve progress and get to the start line in the best possible state. On top, training is very different depending on whether your race is in 3 months or in 9 mo