Smashfest Diaries

We were first introduced to one of TeamSFQ's most dynamic women, Josie Vitale, in the Summer of 2018 when she wrote about the link between triathlon and her amazing ink,...

Today we chat with Team SFQ marathoner and triathlete, Lisa Kopp. After spending much of 2019 recovering from a foot fracture exacerbated by a rare pain syndrome, Lisa is working...

  This week Taryn one of TeamSFQ's many Canadians-- one who currently calls the Colorado Rockies home--the resilient and ready-for-any-challenge Jessie Kenny. Jessie crafted an adventurous racing schedule last year, and learning how she...

Photo Credit: Fixed Focus Photography This week we highlight the story of one of TeamSFQ's long-time members, the ever tenacious and inspiring Sabrina Adams. Sabrina hails from Chesterfield, VA, and shares candidly...

Let's start with a little background. After 70.3 Worlds in September, you reached out and asked if Smashfest Queen would be supportive of your taking a little break from triathlon-ing...

Alyssa, congratulations on another mind-bending accomplishment on two feet! We are in awe of your win at Trans-Pecos and are dying to learn more about all that this event entailed.On...

Name: Meghan GrantHometown: San Diego, CANumber of Ironmans Completed: 2Number of Hawaii Ironmans Completed: Zero. This will be my first go at the big dance!Where You Kona Qualified: Santa RosaTell...

Name: Justine BoltonHometown: Perth, Western AustraliaNumber of Ironmans Completed: 15Number of Hawaii Ironmans Completed: 0Where You Kona Qualified: All of my 15 Ironman races were part of the long road...

Name: Emily Lanter  Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ Ironman completed: 16 Qualified at Mt. Tremblant This is my 6th Kona! (Crazy) I included family pics because my journey back to the big...

Name:  Pamela Batungbacal Hometown:  Tucson, AZ Number of Ironmans Completed: 12 Number of Hawaii Ironmans Completed: 0 Where You Kona Qualified:  Legacy Program Began my journey when I met my husband and...

Name:  Patti Lawrence Hometown:  Atlanta Number of Ironmans Completed: 5 Number of Hawaii Ironmans Completed: 1 Where You Kona Qualified:  Ironman Texas Tell us about your road to the Big...

Name: Amy Hite Hometown: Cottage Grove, Minnesota Number of Ironmans Completed: 28  Number of Hawaii Ironmans Completed: 2 (2016, 2018)  Where You Kona Qualified: IRONMAN Texas   Tell us about...