As race day gets closer, some things start to changeβand some things should stay exactly the same.
Training begins to shift toward race-pace efforts, and I spend more time dialing in travel logistics, checking equipment, and making sure all the little details are covered. But one thing I never change is spending time with the people who make training fun.
Seeing friends, sharing miles, and training alongside athletes who motivate and inspire me helps keep race anxiety low and spirits high. ππ½ββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
Itβs easy to get caught up in the pressure of an upcoming race, but donβt forget to keep doing the things that make you happy. Consistency isnβt just about trainingβitβs about maintaining the routines, relationships, and mindset that keep you grounded.
Race day is important, but enjoying the journey is what makes it all worthwhile.
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Lucid Motion
Custom training plans & endurance coaching for the time-crunched athlete. Remote, & In-person fitness
Lucid Motion Tri Club members now get access to a structured triathlon training plan that syncs directly with your smartphone and smartwatch! π±βοΈ
Now youβll have workouts to follow between club sessions, making it easier than ever to stay consistent and progress toward your goals.
Choose the plan that best fits your experience level:
πββοΈ Beginner Plan β Perfect for athletes who have been away from training or are brand new to triathlon and want to see what the sport is all about.
π΄ββοΈ Intermediate Plan β Designed for athletes who have been training somewhat consistently for the past several months and are ready for a bit more structure and volume.
Each plan includes:
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2 swim workouts per week
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1 focused run workout
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1 long bike ride with a brick run
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1 long run
Train with a supportive community, join club workouts, and follow a proven plan designed to help you build fitness and confidence. πͺπ½π₯
Visit the link in my bio to join the Lucid Motion Tri Club and get started today! Letβs get after it! πββοΈπ΄ββοΈπββοΈ πͺπ½π₯ππ½ββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
π Congratulations to Richard for winning the Lucid Motion Tri Club raffle! π
A huge thank you to Rose from Endurance Dreams for helping sponsor this awesome opportunity and supporting our local endurance community! ππ½
Missed out on the raffle? Thereβs still time to join Sonoma Countyβs only active triathlon club! ππ½π΄π½ππ½
For just $135 per year, members receive:
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Three club workouts each week
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Monthly social outings and community events
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Team Zoom calls and athlete support
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A structured training plan to follow alongside the club
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Access to an incredible community of athletes pursuing big goals
Whether youβre training for your first sprint triathlon or your next Ironman, youβll have a team behind you every step of the way. πͺπ½
Visit the link in my bio to submit your application and become part of the Lucid Motion Tri Club family!
Do hard things. Great things happen on the other side. π₯ππ½π΄π½ππ½
For nearly 10 years, I trained with what felt like a ticking time bomb in my right hamstring. Every hard run, every sprint, every race effort, I had that little voice in the back of my head wondering if today was the day it would finally give out and turn into something much worse.
Fortunately, it never did. But looking back, I realize I was treating the symptom rather than addressing the root cause.
This year, I spent a lot of time learning how the entire kinetic chain works together. Instead of just stretching my hamstring and hoping for the best, I focused on strengthening the muscles that support efficient movementβmy glutes, hips, core, and posterior chain. I improved my mobility where I needed it and built strength where I was lacking.
What Iβve learned is that injuries arenβt always about the area that hurts. Sometimes the pain is simply the messenger, while weakness or dysfunction elsewhere is the real culprit.
Today, Iβm training completely injury-free, and for the first time in a long time, Iβm not constantly worried about my hamstring. Iβm able to focus on getting stronger, faster, and enjoying the process rather than managing discomfort.
If youβre dealing with a nagging injury that just wonβt go away, donβt overlook the bigger picture. Sometimes the solution isnβt doing more to the injured areaβitβs strengthening the entire system around it. πͺπ½ππ½ββοΈ
Before I got serious about endurance training, Iβd see a 5-mile run on my calendar and suddenly become the busiest person on earth. π
Laundry? Had to get done.
Dishes? Emergency.
Scrolling social media? Mission critical. π€¦π½ββοΈ
The thought of running 5 miles sounded exhausting before I even laced up my shoes. Iβd spend more energy trying to avoid the workout than it wouldβve taken to just go do it. π
Now itβs normal to run distances that make people ask, βWaitβ¦ you did that on purpose?β ππ½ββοΈπ¨
One of the coolest things about endurance training isnβt the races, medals, or finish linesβitβs watching your definition of hard change over time. ππ½
The runs that once felt impossible become routine. The distances that used to scare you become your easy day. πͺπ½
Itβs a reminder that weβre all capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. Keep showing up, keep stacking small wins, and watch what happens. ππ½π₯
πππ½ββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ RAFFLE TIME! ππ½ββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈππ½ββοΈπ
This week, one lucky athlete will win FREE yearly admission to the Lucid Motion Triathlon Club! ππ½
β° The raffle ends Friday, so make sure to get your application submitted this week!
And hereβs the best part ππ½
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Even if you donβt win the raffle, youβll receive 20% OFF your annual membership when you apply this week.
π₯ Lucid Motion is the only active triathlon club in Sonoma County, and membership includes:
ππ½ββοΈ Weekly group swim workouts
π΄π½ββοΈ Weekly group bike rides
ππ½ββοΈ Weekly group runs
π Free Lucid Motion tank top
π§’ Free training hat
π Monthly social events
π» Team Zoom calls and community support
Whether youβre training for your first race or chasing a new PR, thereβs no better way to stay motivated, build fitness, and connect with an amazing endurance community. π€π½
π² Apply today β link in bio!
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