Heart and Courage

So I already knew that 2015 was going to be a pretty awesome year…I’m starting off with the Coast Ride in January (biking from SF to Santa Barbara over 3 days!!) and ending with Ironman Arizona in November.  But I am super stoked to report that I am now officially a member of the team! If you’ve followed me on Instagram or read any of my race reports, you’ve seen me sporting Coeur kits all year long.  The kits are comfy and cute and I can’t wait to keep racing in the new styles next year.

Bodymarking at IMAZ 2014 - paparazzi shot by Triathlon Magazine

But the most exciting part of being on Team Coeur is getting to know my new teammates and sharing my trials and errors along my Ironman journey.  When I jumped into triathlons in 2013, I really had no idea what I was getting myself into.  I was lucky to find the inspiring and totally relateable blog posts of several ladies to help me figure out this new sport.   

Sweaty and focused on a trainer ride... #noangrykitty!

These ladies (notably Erin over at sweetsweatlife.com and Katie at katiehartmorse.com) were early adopters of the Coeur brand at it’s inception last year, and I have been following Coeur ever since.  As I embark on my way to become an Ironman, I’ll be sharing my story and hopefully be a resource for newer ladies entering the sport.  But, seeing as this is all an experiment of trial and error, I’ll definitely be reaching out across the internet to help me have the most successful and enjoyable race season yet.

Rockin Coeur at my first 70.3 - Oceanside in March 2014

Not only does Coeur make awesome gear, Kebby, the founder, focuses on the camaraderie, advancement, and support of women in triathlon.  She is focused on improving the representation of women in Kona, and growing the number of women in triathlon at all levels.  And this is something that I am beyond honored to be a part of.  So here’s to enjoying the rest of the off season…and I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with a bang!

Ending my 2014 season at Challenge Rancho Cordova with a smile and shiny new PR :)

Alli G
#heartandcourage