by Stephanie Artis | Sep 20, 2017 | Chrissy's Blog
When I first heard that the Ironman 70.3 World Championships were to be held in Chattanooga, Michael and I immediately thought we would try to qualify and make a trip home to see friends and family. The location was announced probably 18 months out from the race date,...
by Stephanie Artis | Sep 4, 2017 | Chrissy's Blog
The Oakland Tri Fest was my first multi-sport event in California when I moved here three years ago. I raced it two weeks after moving as a way to check out the local multi-sport scene. It was fascinating in that respect and I also met two of my now-close training...
by Stephanie Artis | Jul 30, 2017 | Chrissy's Blog
The last couple of years (triathlon seasons) living in NorCal, I’ve really enjoyed racing Big Blue Adventure events, as they’re fun with a great vibe, are set within gorgeous venues and offer a reason for a weekend in the amazing Tahoe-Truckee area. In...
by Stephanie Artis | Jul 30, 2017 | Chrissy's Blog
I’m fairly certain I’d rank Ironman 70.3 Coeur D’Alene in the Top 3 of all the 13 different 70.3 races I’ve completed. I think it nails the mark on: The town – such a cute and wonderful town filled with breweries, trails that are steps...
by Stephanie Artis | Jun 2, 2017 | Chrissy's Blog
Not only did I take an 8+ month triatus from racing, but evidently from writing about it, too! This doesn’t mean that I haven’t been training or busy. In fact, quite a few things have happened since my last 2016 triathlon: Half marathon PR (:05 is :05, baby!) Marathon...