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Entries in Athlete Spotlight (12)

Wednesday
Aug292012

Inspiring a Generation: Gwen Jorgensen's London 2012 Experience

The first woman to qualify for the 2012 USA women's triathlon team only 18 months after her first competitive triathlon, Gwen Jorgensen proudly represented her country at the 2012 London Olympics. Read on to learn about her London experience and the lessons she's gained.

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Monday
Jul022012

TrainingPeaks Athlete Heather Wajer: Down 157 lbs and Kona Inspired 

TrainingPeaks athlete Heather Wajer has battled addiction and obesity into submission. After realizing at 315 pounds that she was unable to give her son the life he deserved, Heather decided it was time to make a profound  change. She entered her first sprint triathlon and became hooked; 4 years later Heather has lost 157lbs and has completed 3 IM 70.3s and 2 Ironmans. Watch Heather's video and help her get to Kona!

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Thursday
May032012

How "Swim Bike Run" Changed My Life

TrainingPeaks user Steve Howard tells his inspiring story of going from drastically obese to iron-distance triathlete, and reminds us that training is not an obligation - it's a privilege. Need some motivation to get out the door? Read on.

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Tuesday
Apr032012

NCAA D-1 Hockey Team Uses TrainingPeaks On Road to Frozen Four

We love hearing success stories from endurance athletes in triathlon, cycling, and running here at TrainingPeaks, but when the No. 1 ranked NCAA Division I men's ice hockey team told us they'd been using TrainingPeaks, we really had to know more.

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Monday
Oct242011

'Never Ever Say Never': Russ How's Story

In need of some inspiration? Read Russ How's incredible story of how he overcame overwhelming odds to complete his first Ironman 70.3 triathlon.  

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