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It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP …

Triathlon

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race re…

Training / Recovery

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specif…

Triathlon

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distan…

Training / Recovery

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a…

Triathlon

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my …

Triathlon

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 wee…

Training / Recovery

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtain…

Gear Reviews

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this …

Training / Recovery

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master…

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

Read More

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
1
23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

Read More

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

Read More

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

Read More

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
1
23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

Read More

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

Read More

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

Read More

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
1
23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

Read More

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

Read More
Uncategorized

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in…

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

July 31, 2019
0
1,122

Ironman Burnout

June 23, 2019
0
891

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

June 10, 2019
0
807

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

May 3, 2019
0
801

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

April 8, 2019
0
752

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

February 26, 2019
0
911

Graduate School and Triathlon

January 31, 2019
0
1,023

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

January 22, 2019
1
23,514

Self-Care in Triathlon

January 8, 2019
0
943

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

Read More

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
1
23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

Read More

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

Read More

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

Read More

Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
1
23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

Read More

Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

Read More

It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
in :  Uncategorized
0
247

It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

Read More

Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
1,122

Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

Read More

Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
891

I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

Read More

Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
807

To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

Read More

Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
0
801

It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

Read More

Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
752

Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

Read More

Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
0
911

This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

Read More

Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
0
1,023

I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

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Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
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So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

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Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
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Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

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It’s been a while…

By May Hernandez
September 14, 2020
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It’s been since my Ironman Lake Placid recap that I have posted on here. & of course a lot has happened! After LP I was definitely burned out… In May 2019 before IMLP I was involved in a gun violence incident that has left me still to this day traumatized. I was a first responder when I should have been …

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Ironman Lake Placid 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
July 31, 2019
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Hi there! I am assuming if you clicked the link to read this blog post that you are interested in my Ironman LP 2019 race recap. This blog will have a little bit of before, during, and after thoughts. I am hoping to do a more in depth recap than what I did for Ironman Wisconsin 2018, so this might …

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Ironman Burnout

By May Hernandez
June 23, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
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I won’t go into detail about the negatives that have occurred in my life recently but they just have. With this specific incident it has still left me with night terrors, anxiety from sudden and load noises, and missing my family. The past few weeks I have been back in Madison, WI to teach anatomy at the university, continue with …

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Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
June 10, 2019
in :  Triathlon
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To paint a better picture of my situation going into this race: This race was for the purpose of getting another 70.3 distance under my belt on a very difficult course, in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid 140.6 in July of this year. The positive of this race was the timing with the race season as well as competing on …

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Beginner Triathlete: Swimming

By May Hernandez
May 3, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Triathlon
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It’s honestly so wonderful having a handful of friends giving triathlon a try! But usually the thing that holds back a lot of newbie triathletes is the swim! Swimming for sport seems to be intimidating for a non-swimmer. It is understandable since the transition to getting into cycling and running seems to be less daunting than drowning. In this blog …

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Club Collegiate Nationals 2019 Race Recap

By May Hernandez
April 8, 2019
in :  Triathlon
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Like stated in previous blog posts, the goal race this year is Ironman Lake Placid but as it turns out, after talking to my coach it was actually doable to partake in an Olympic this far out from Lake Placid in July. It would be a glorified training day as she would say! Which in one way put me at …

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Base Phase of Ironman Lake Placid Training

By May Hernandez
February 26, 2019
in :  Triathlon
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This blog post is just serving as a check in for Ironman Lake Placid! With Ironman training it typically takes around 26 weeks of training to prepare. Although, the early weeks of training might not feel as crucial or intense I am finally 1 week away from around the base phase ending and I am feeling AWESOME. This time around …

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Graduate School and Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 31, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery, Uncategorized
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I guess to start off this blog post I will give a little bit of my background. 2012-2016: I attended UT-Arlington and obtained my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology: Athletic Training with honors. 2016-2018: I continued my education at Kansas State University. I received my Master’s in Public Health degree while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ …

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Beginner triathlete: Here is what you need!

By May Hernandez
January 22, 2019
in :  Gear Reviews, Triathlon
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23,514

So, you are considering doing a triathlon huh? Haha, welcome to the population of people that are crazy! As awesome as this sport is, it is expensive. So this might be your first triathlon and perhaps you aren’t fully committed to spending thousands of dollars yet? Well, here are the basics with the world of triathlon gear to get you …

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Self-Care in Triathlon

By May Hernandez
January 8, 2019
in :  Training / Recovery
0
943

Happy 2019! This past year was a whirlwind of changes and events! From defending my master thesis, graduating from my master degree, closing a chapter of being a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/ track and field teams at Kansas State, saying goodbye to some great friends in Kansas, leaving some not so good people behind, coming back …

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About Me

Mayrena Hernandez

Mayrena Hernandez


I am currently a PhD student in Biomechanics and a research assistant in the Wisconsin Injury in Sport Lab at UW-Madison. My background is in athletic training and public health. I believe that triathlon is supplemental to my success in other areas in my life such as academics and career. A lot of this blog will mention my professional journey as well as my triathlon endeavors. I strive for a work-balance lifestyle with triathlon being a huge contributor, and I hope that this blog can shine some light on how you can also accomplish that! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy my journey

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