Hellooooo from Kona!! 🌺

I made it to Kona on Tuesday after smooth travels and am getting settled in. It feels like the calm before the storm that is race week. There are definitely quite a few triathletes here already - many, many pros…but nothing compared to what it will be like next week!

For now, I’m enjoying getting used to the weather, settling into the island and trying not to overdo it. I’ll be staying the next few days with Hannah Berry, and then Mark and the kids will join me. I’m really looking forward to sharing this experience with them - and with all of you!

I have a few commitments next week, so if you’re on the island, I hope you’ll come say hi! Keep an eye on Instagram and/or Strava for details on those.

Overall, I’m feeling good. I’m taking some time to remind myself of all the good training I’ve put in to get here and, come race day, reminding myself that I just need to enjoy it, be smart and be patient. :)

The Road to Kona giveaway series is still going strong, I'm truly impressed with the response!! Each week you are entered to win some awesome prizes from my sponsors, including gear and gift cards from: Zoot (week 1 we gave away $500 gift card!), Garmin (congrats Vera on the watch), Raw (last week), Rudy Project (see below), Blue Seventy and Cuisine Solutions.

Read on for what’s happening on this week’s pod, giveaway winner, and more from The Women’s Race

-Jackie

What’s going on:

Road to Kona Giveaway / Rudy Project sunglasses Huge congrats to Lindsey Parker from Mississippi! If you are getting this email you are entered and eligible to win each week up until Kona! (Share this link with a friend who would also like to try to win!) Enter the Giveaway

This weeks’ pod - It will be a surprise! And it might not be out on time…thus is travel, race prep and so many things…but I’m trying to put something together! Listen Here

Discount links, Merch & Past Newsletters AND NEW KONA tank! If you just joined us OR are looking to do some shopping (!) go check out our merch or some discount and affiliate links. Anytime you use these it helps us out! Shop Merch & More

But for real…the lasers! Take away pain & inflammation w/ Kineon If you are over 40 like me and training like you are 25, things are going to hurt. Whether it’s a new niggle, a lingering injury OR rehabbing, Kineon can help you! The next generation of laser light technology, to help relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and stimulate healing of damaged tissues. I use this daily on whatever random body part is bugging me! Check it out

Watch pod on YouTube Watch Here

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See you next Friday,

Jackie