Coach Carrie Featured in SHAPE Magazine!
What a cool and somewhat humorous honor to be named a “fitness expert who used to be fat!” Fitness Expert? Ha! Used to be fat? Yep! I guess that’s my story and I’m owning it. Proudly. Because you...
View ArticleTraining Peaks University
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the First Annual Training Peaks University weekend in Boulder, Colorado. I’ve been a USA Triathlon certified coach for almost four years, and it’s...
View ArticleThe Best Training Group Ever!
My husband said to me today, “Aren’t we so lucky to have friends that love to do the same crazy stuff that we love to do?” Indeed, we are. So very, very fortunate. I love everything that FOMO stands...
View ArticleManzano Mile
What an honor and privilege to be a part of Austin Fit Magazine’s relay team for the “Manzano Mile” Track meet this past weekend. I never knew just how much a 400 could hurt and ran it in about a 5:20...
View ArticleOceanside 70.3
Had a great time this last weekend racing Oceanside 70.3 with my hubby and brother-in-law! Had my best race on that course with my fastest swim and run splits ever! The bike course is still a doozy,...
View ArticleCoach Carrie: Specialized Women’s Ambassador
In Mid-March, I found out that I was one of five women selected to be an ambassador for Specialized Women’s Bikes. Three weeks later, I was off to California for an ambassador summit weekend. It was...
View ArticleLet the Ironman Taper Begin!
I’m so proud of my Ironman Texas athletes! They’ve endured over five months of cold weather riding, meltdowns, races, schedule changes and all the curve balls that life will throw at you to get to...
View ArticleNational Bike Month
At long last, my gorgeous Specialized Amira arrived and was picked up this week! As luck would have it, the weather was horrible on Thursday, but I got to hop on and give it a spin on Friday and...
View ArticleTeam FOMO at the Rookie Tri
If they weren’t racing, they were volunteering! Several team members were in full force at the Rookie Tri on Sunday, May 5th, including Coach Carrie at Co-Race Announcer duties! Coach Carrie was...
View ArticleThoughts on Ironman Texas
I’m laying in my hotel bed with the lights and TV off. I’ve taken a nap, dropped off my bags and my bike, and I’ve eaten way too many carbs. I feel sluggish and grumpy. That can only mean one thing....
View ArticleBeginner Triathlete Clinic
Perspective. This sport is all about perspective. I was reminded of that last night at my first Beginner Triathlon Clinic. 30-40 triathlon newbies showed up to learn tips and answer questions about...
View ArticleIronman.com– Racing with My Heart
Instead of focusing on every little nuance about what went right or wrong at Ironman Texas, I chose, instead to focus on the people who helped me get through the day. Read the entire story HERE.
View ArticleConquering the Iron Horse Bike Classic!
Six months ago, if you would’ve told me that I’d be riding over two 10,ooo ft mountain passes a week after Ironman, I’d have laughed in your face! That is, until, Shawn signed us up for the Iron Horse...
View ArticleBicycle Sport Shop Women’s Ride
Once again, I had the honor to volunteer and introduce myself to the 120+ women who came to the Bicycle Sport Shop May Women’s ride. It’s always so empowering to meet and speak with women who are...
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