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Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

TWR Friday Finishline

Empowering women through endurance sport.

Welcome to Week 2 (!) of The Women’s Race newsletter. I’m so glad you’re here.

This week I’m in Sweden with my husband, Mark, for my 2nd Ironman of the pro series in Kalmar, Sweden (a rare no-kids trip!! Huge thanks to my mom and sister!) As I’m writing this, we are actually still in travel…already a day later than planned due to a flight cancelation and it feels like dealing with another delay…

When this type of stuff happens before a race it can be stressful! We prepare so well and then fear things might get derailed at the last minute by things completely out of our control. I have certainly spiraled down this thought pattern myself at times…but it’s important to keep the big picture in mind: The actual work is done. We can (and will) make it in time for the race. There is only so much we can control!

You can control (most of) the preparation, but you can’t control everything that happens around the race. Once the work is done, trust it and don’t let the things outside your control steal your energy.

Happy Friday!!

Jackie

What we are loving right now:

This weeks pod: Nutrition!

This week I had a chat with Marni Sumbal and we covered 5 big questions around nutrition - all things I get asked about very frequently. We tried to cut through some confusion and talked about the importance of finding what works for YOU.

TWR x Bambuwerx Kona Run Hat

It’s pretty and holds ice. What else do you want?! Whether you are in Kona or just want to join in the hype, get one!! Pre-order open ONLY THROUGH AUGUST 20!

More Merch!

We have some Swim, Bike, Run, Have fun shirts and tanks, The Women’s Race tanks and sweatshirt and a TWR casual hat. Thanks to Katie who brought this to life in her Etsy store, where she makes custom race hype apparel - a great option if you have a big cheer squad joining you at an event! Thanks Katie!

Thank you for being here and for believing in what we’re building together. If you enjoy this newsletter, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who could use a little encouragement on her own journey.

See you next Friday,

Jackie

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