The Queen’s Day Criterium in Holland, MI was my first ever road event. It was a great success but it wouldn’t have been so if it weren’t for the knowledge and support of my teammates.
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I am a runner / cyclist / swimmer / triathlete living and training in Holland, Michigan. I was on swim teams throughout my childhood, was on the Swimming & Diving team and Lacrosse team at Calvin College, and got into triathlons right after graduation. I love my sport and I love being part of a team - especially the fun group of people that make up Team Priority Health. |
| Age: | 26 |
| Hometown: | Holland |
| Tell us about a memorable race experience. | My most memorable race experience is probably the Breakwater half ironman in Petoskey, Michigan. It was my first half ironman distance race and a VERY challenging one! The temp that day was 95 degrees and the bike course was the hilliest I have ever encountered in a race or otherwise. I finished the race surprisingly in 3rd place, dehydrated and completely drained. The feeling of accomplishment I had after that race is something I look back to often when I'm encountering a new obstacle. I just say to my self "If I could do that, than this should be nothing". |
| What are 3 adjectives that describe your approach to your sport? | Dedicated, enthusiastic, competitive |
| What are nutritional tips you use to gain optimum performance? | During activity - Shot Blocks and water. Haven't strayed from it once. It's my magical combination. And I NEVER skip my cup of coffee before a race. |
| Give us some inspiration! | I am motivated by 1.) the constant desire to improve. 2.) my teammates who are continually amazing me with their accomplishments. 3.) The joy of feeling HEALTHY! 4.) My endorphin addiction |
| What is your single most important goal this year? | I love trying new things, so this year I plan to do my XTERRA! Wish me luck :) |
Author Archives: Bethany Beckman“Training Insights from Star Athletes”I read a LOT of articles on sports and fitness training and not many of them really seem to resonate with where I am as an athlete.
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The Trip List: An Abridged Description of all of the Places I Want to BikeDuring this time of year, all of my friends and coworkers are taking off on spring break trips and I feel chained to my desk, “holding down the fort” for the more fortunate. So, as you can imagine, my mind often wanders to the places I wish I was traveling to this season.
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Tips for Cycling in the Winter Without Hating Every MinuteI am that person who puts their bike in storage 3 months out of the year… Or at least, I was.
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Tools of the Trade: Winter TrainingThis post will act as my rebellion against the dreary, snow-less winter Michigan is forcing us to endure. Way back in the day, when Michigan was known for it’s dark and delightfully snowy winters, distinguishable shoulder seasons, and perfectly reasonably warm summers, my favorite thing about being an athlete in Michigan, was experiencing the seasons in an [...]
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10 Things to Try in 2013 So maybe I’m a bit pre-mature on the New Year stuff, but I like to plan ahead. Here are some things that I’ve tried and loved, or am looking forward to trying in the next year.
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Adventures of the IcemanThis past Saturday, in the snowy cold north, I competed in my first-ever mountain bike race (actually, my first-ever cycling race too). It being my first, I was bound to learn some lessons, so here they are.
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The Iceman Cometh doth ComethThe Iceman is only 1.5 weeks away! “Are you ready” you ask?
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65(ish) for 65This July, my father-in-law turned 65. A month later we decided to commemorate this milestone by biking 65(ish) miles along the coast of Lake Michigan, from Charlevoix to Mackinaw. This post hereby documents our epic journey.
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For the Love of EndorphinsEndorphins, according to Wikipedia (my most trusted source of information for all inquiries), are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise and other activities, and resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a feeling of well-being.
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