Bring on 2022!!

For some reason, this photo reminds me of the uphill battle of the last few years. After the craziest couple years most of us can remember and most would like to forget, many athletes are taking stock of their current fitness and coming up with...

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Bring on 2021!!

For some reason, this photo reminds me of the uphill battle of 2020. After the craziest year most of us can remember and most would like to forget, many athletes are taking stock of their current fitness and coming up with a plan to prepare for...

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The Importance of Process Goals

Staying focused on the process and engaged during uncertain times Early on in this pandemic we all knew our lives were about to be turned upside down. With life schedules in disarray we were immediately thrown into a situation where there was a lack of routine....

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Transfer of Training

Transfer of training refers to how much improvement in one activity (cross-training, strength training) will have on the performance of another targeted activity. As triathletes we know that there is some transfer of training from one aerobic sport to another, but at the elite level...

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XTERRA Worlds Athlete Profile: Scott Skelton

Where do you live? I live in Ellensburg, WA. Have you raced at the  XTERRA World Championship before? I have raced in Maui twice before : 2016, 2018. What aspect of the XTERRA World Championship are you most excited or least excited about? I’m least excited about racing if it’s...

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XTERRA Worlds Athlete Profile: Robbie and Doug Day

Name: Robbie Day and Doug Day Division: 15-19 and 45-49     Where do you live?  Evergreen, CO     Have you raced at the  XTERRA World Championship before? YES, 2017 and Mudfest 2018     What aspect of the XTERRA World Championship are you most excited or least excited about? Robbie: I am the most...

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XTERRA Worlds Athlete Profile: Dwayne Dixon

Name: Dwayne Dixon Division: 30-34 Where do you live?  Raleigh, NC Have you raced at the  XTERRA World Championship before? Yes - 2016 What aspect of the XTERRA World Championship are you most excited or least excited about?   Most excited about the dry conditions this year on the bike course and the fact...

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XTERRA Worlds Athlete Profile: Branden Rakita

Name: Branden Rakita Division:  Pro/Elite Where do you live? Colorado Springs CO   Have you raced at the  XTERRA World Championship before? Yes, 12th year   What aspect of the XTERRA World Championship are you most excited or least excited about? I am excited about the new course, I think it will go through a...

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XTERRA Worlds Athlete Profile: Jordan WINar

  Name: Jordan WINar   Division: Dad’s Division and one of the younger 35-39 Age-Groupers (still 34 until October 18th)   Where do you live? Just outside of Austin, Texas (Spicewood, TX)   Have you raced at the XTERRA World Chamionship before? Only once back in 2017, my Cinderella rookie season.   What aspect of...

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