by Stephanie Artis | May 24, 2017 | 2017 Freeplay Events, Gina's Blog
Is it just me or do you do it too? Do you assess the competition before every triathlon to see who you’re up against? Somehow it helps me mentally prepare for the race. Since my first full Ironman in 2011, when I stood on the podium for the first time, I began to...
by Stephanie Artis | Oct 28, 2016 | Gina's Blog
Bright Spots: hanging out with Freeplay teammie: Mary Tanner; AZ 70.3 Volunteers; Qualifying for 70.3 World’s in Tennessee on September 9 Things I could do without: Yucky water on the swim and a bike course with way too many turns To get into Arizona (AZ) IM you...
by Stephanie Artis | Sep 13, 2016 | Gina's Blog, News
The drive from Grandma’s cabin in Myers to Sugar Pine is about 40 minutes. Although my girlfriend and I had done the ride around Lake Tahoe several times, it had been years since the last time riding it and the Emerald Bay section is likely the most challenging...
by Stephanie Artis | Jul 23, 2016 | Gina's Blog
It’s been three years since I last raced Vineman 70.3. In 2013 I placed 3rd in my AG and qualified for IM 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas. Although I knew my fitness wasn’t what it was in 2013, I was excited to see if I had made any progress since racing Folsom...
by Stephanie Artis | Jun 17, 2016 | Gina's Blog
The first race of the season always brings a little extra excitement, also known as stress, pressure, and anxiety! Let’s face it, we don’t train as hard as we do to NOT care about the outcome. No matter what triathletes tell you, they care about the outcome of their...
by Stephanie Artis | Jan 19, 2016 | Gina's Blog
Imagine Dragons’ lyrics to the song Radioactive resonates: “I’m waking up, I feel it in my bones, enough to make my system blow. Welcome to the new age.” Yea for me, I move up in age groups this year. Wait. What? Yes, I turn 50 this year...
