Sports, More Than The Results.....The Foundations of You
What many athletes eventually come to realize, whether they’ve spent 5 years or 25 years in sport: that our sport becomes our lifestyle because of what it gives us, not what we get from it in return.
A routine that reflects the lifestyle that originally called you into sport — and you’re doing it not to chase speed or podiums, but because this lifestyle is who you are when you’re most at peace, most alive, and most connected.
• It is your anchor, not your measuring stick.
• The goal isn’t to test if you can do it — it’s to remember that this is who you are.
When you focus on lifestyle and joy over results it’s sustainable and repeatable. Building consistency for the long haul.
You’re choosing:
• Joy > Judgment
• Wholeness > Performance
• Rhythm > Results
And from that space, ironically, your performance might surprise you.
Your Weekly Blueprint: The Foundations of You
Here’s a simple way to start drafting your ideal repeatable week — the one that makes you feel the most “you”:
Daily Pillars:
1. Movement: Swim / Bike / Run
2. Strength: A couple short, quality sessions per week for health and for longevity
3. Recovery: Sleep 6-8+ hours, daily down-regulation time
4. Nutrition: Whole, nourishing.
5. Environment: Healthy connections
6. Reflection: 10 min of journaling, reading or intention-setting
7. Work: Creative
You can literally set it up like a checklist and track your “yes” ticks per day — not to grade yourself, but to reinforce the habit loop of what feels best. Find your checklist!
“I need to be doing something not only because I can be good at it… but because I really enjoy it.”
Shift from “how good can I be?” to “how good can I feel?” is life-changing.
Choosing an identity that serves your health, creativity, and energy over chasing a result. And funny enough — that’s often when we do perform best, because the foundation is solid.
A Reflection Prompt (if it helps you journal or structure your week):
• What does a “perfect day” look like for me in this new rhythm?
• What makes me feel most like myself?
• What do I not want to allow into this space anymore?
• How will I know when I’m slipping back into the unproductive patterns?
For over two decades, triathlon has been more than a sport for me—it has been a way of life. A compass. A structure through which I’ve found clarity, strength, purpose, and peace.
Right now, my biggest goal isn’t tied to a race or a result. It’s to set up intentional, lifestyle-focused triathlon training. The goal? Swim, bike, run, strength, recovery, good sleep, nourishing food, no alcohol, and being around positive healthy people. This is about the lifestyle that built me and centers me.
I’ve spent a lifetime pursuing excellence. I’ve raced professionally. I’ve stood on podiums. I’ve pushed myself to the limits. But now, I’m asking something different of myself: Embrace the lifestyle not because it makes me fast, but because it makes me whole.
Not targeting a result, but because it fits into my life. It brings joy, rhythm, and clarity. Sure, I still like being competitive, and I might still toe the line in some races. But this is about anchoring myself in a lifestyle that makes me feel like the best version of me, regardless of pace or placing.
When I’m living this lifestyle, I sleep better. I manage stress better. I’m more motivated, more creative, more present. I’m simply happier. And I know this because I’ve experienced it over and over again for the past 26 years. Every time I drift from it, I feel the difference. And every time I return, I feel like I’ve come home.
It isn’t about proving anything. It’s about establishing a rhythm that I can sustain. Maybe I’ll still be competitive sometimes. Maybe not. But that’s not the point. The point is to create a repeatable week that nourishes me physically, mentally, and emotionally. One that supports my work, my creativity, my relationships, and my health.
Being fast was never the end goal. Feeling alive, aligned, and whole? That’s the true win.