triathlete | Karmen McNamara

Oct 2019

MENTALLY TOUGH: RACE REPORT GOODLIFE VICTORIA HALF MARATHON

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In this past week’s “If We Were Riding” newsletter, Kelly O’Mara and Sara Gross debated whether physical training or mental

Jul 2019

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This is shorter than usual, for obvious reasons, but I think it’s important to acknowledge the learnings that come from

Jul 2019

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Yesterday’s race was a win on many levels, but also an opportunity to highlight areas that need work. In short-course

Jun 2019

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For me, the hardest part of this race was getting to the start line. It’s been 4 years since I’ve

May 2019

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The past week has been a whirlwind of emotion. It’s been nearly four years since I’ve toed the start line

Mar 2019

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Being a trained actor has its advantages on the run. That’s the best explanation that I have for it anyway.

Mar 2017

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I’m a big fan of compression gear, so when SKINS offered to let me try their new running tights, I

Mar 2017

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Swimming, more than running or biking, is a technique sport. Huge thanks to Kylie Acford and Clint Lien from Mercury

Dec 2016

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Come January, your local gym will be packed with folks determined to keep their New Years Resolutions. While it’s lovely that

Dec 2016

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I was a bit of a clumsy child. Actually, if I’m going to be perfectly honest, I’m a bit of