Smashfest Diaries

by Brooke Schohl   With a three-month-old and toddler at home, TeamSFQ'er Brooke Schohl had the opportunity of a lifetime: entry to the legendary Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. We chatted with her about...

On September 21st, TeamSFQ'er and veteran ultra-endurance athlete Heidi Videto will be taking on a unique challenge: traveling 90+ miles by foot from the bottom of the Grand Canyon to...

by Josie Vitale This time of year all I can think of is two things: maple everything and tattoos. It’s a little weird, but let me explain. The maple is...

by Taryn Spates  I was a camp counselor for two glorious summers, 1998 and 1999. It was a day camp that primarily revolved around time in the pool, the campers...

by Taryn Spates    My name is Taryn, I have been triathlon-ing for over ten years now, and the following are a few tips and tricks I have learned over...

by Alyssa Godesky It was 7:42am on July 31st and I walked up to a wooden sign in the middle of the woods. I had seven of my close friends...

by Bri Frank Summer racing is upon us and that means the heat is on. Hot temperatures and humid conditions can add to anxiety when signing up for summer races....

by Angi Harrison   Why I Tri   I am fortunate enough to have been an endurance athlete now for over six years, a part of Team SFQ for three years...

by Kelly O’Mara It’s something the pros seem to do all the time: jet around the world from race to race in far-flung locations. It sounds exotic and exciting, but...

by Taryn Spates Part One of Taryn's race story can be found here.  Ironman Boulder was a little over a week ago, and I am happy to report that I...

Our resident Ultraman, Mary Knott (aka Finding Kona), shares how she uses mantras in her training and racing to focus her mind and find joy in concentration. Mantras: Finding Aloha...

by Alyssa Godesky Last season, I raced six Ironmans. The year before that, I raced five (okay, 4.5 because I crashed in Wanaka). The year before that? Five. See a...