Cody Beals

Attempting my second 70.3 in seven days was uncharted territory. In theory, back-to-back races seemed efficient: one build, one taper and one flight for two opportunities to test myself against world-class competition. Physically, I was unsure how my body would respond. In the past, I wasn’t exactly the poster boy for healthy, resilient endurance athletes. … Continue reading Race Report: IRONMAN 70.3 Texas, 3rd, 3:48

It’s hard to say how much of my progress in triathlon is due to getting fitter and how much is due to suffering more deeply. More than once last season, I crossed the finish line after what felt like an honest, hard effort only to find the athlete in front of me in rougher shape. … Continue reading Race Report: IRONMAN 70.3 New Orleans, 4th, 3:43

I’m set to kick off my season next weekend with back-to-back half distance races: New Orleans 70.3 on April 19th and Texas 70.3 on April 26th. Perhaps you’ve noticed my lengthy hiatus from racing—seven long months to be exact. That extended “off-season” wasn’t the product of injury, illness or other commitments; it was a calculated decision. In this post, … Continue reading The Catch-22 & the Longest “Off-season”