“Being relentless means having the courage to say ‘I’m going for this, and if I’m wrong, I’ll make a change and I’ll still be fine.’ You can’t control or anticipate every obstacle that might block your path. You can only control your response, and your ability to navigate the unpredictable. Whatever happens, you have the […]
Athlete Blog | Renee Tomlin
Update from Renee Tomlin
In less than three weeks’ time I will be gearing up for the World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. To be honest, it feels like yesterday I made the move to Australia to work with coach Jamie Turner and the Wollongong Wizards. But it was back in January that this new chapter in my triathlon journey […]
“Take your time and hurry up.”
Growing up, my grandfather used to say this to me as we packed my backpack, put my shoes on and went out the door to school. I have distinct memories of these moments: I’d try and tie my shoes as quickly as possible, only to miss a loop and go barreling down the sidewalk with […]
Yokohama Race Report
“You are always in a dance of yes and no.” – Baron Baptiste Over the course of my 2.5-year career in triathlon, I’ve been fortunate enough to make the trip to Yokohama, Japan twice for their World Triathlon Series race. Both times the trip itself has gone smoothly. Both times I lined up and raced […]
2016 Season Openers
The feeling of finishing off the 2015 season 44th in the World Cup in Cozumel did not sit well with me. In fact, after May 2015’s breakthrough race at WTS Yokohama, every one thereafter resulted in a missed opportunity, a non-performance. I finished off the 2015 season with a handful of podiums paired equally with […]