Happy August!

This edition of the newsletter is packed with good info (well, at least we think so). We have a lot going on; YOU have a lot going on AND the Olympics are grabbing our attention! They're also disrupting our routines.

There are a lot of great stories that are highlighted every Olympic year. Heartbreak and celebrations grab our attention.

Special shoutouts to Bob the Cap Catcher, Stephen Nedoroscik ("Pommel Horse Guy" and Jason Kelce who has emerged as the biggest fan of women's sports (or is that Flavor Flav?) by way of Team USA's Women's Rugby Star Ilona Maher.

Did you have Snoop Dog carrying the Olympic Torch on your bingo card? Nope. We didn't either.

For us, we are reminded that progress isn't linear. These athletes devote their lives to dialing the finest points for the slightest gains that can make the difference between a gold medal and last place.

We are also reminded that race day conditions are not in your circle of control: the weather, the field, and certainly the water quality are all things outside of your control. How you manage the relationship with those factors can contribute to your success, or assist in not being your best.

Coaches Christina & Jon

P.S. Did we forget to talk about the water quality of the Seine? No, because everyone else did that. The triathlons went off anyway...not as originally scheduled. Athletes didn't have the greatest of opportunities for practice swims, or bike course recon.

Sound familiar? Even Olympians experience uncertainty.

Noteworthy Nuggets

Steelman This Weekend! The Steelman Triathlon (Sprint & Olympic) is this weekend! We are excited to be there supporting the local athletes. Details are in the link below. We can't wait to see your faces! Click here for Steelman Details

Partnership with LEVER We are excited to announce a new partnership with LEVER Movement. LEVER designed offloading devices for athletes, from Olympic Gold Medalists to first-time age group triathletes. Come back faster from running injuries and niggles, or use the device to increase your fitness through faster turnover. LEVER attaches to your home or gym treadmill arms, reduces a portion of your body weight, and helps you exercise pain-free while running on the tread. What's the bonus? Get 20% off when you use the code: Enflyte20 Check Out LEVER Movement

2025 Team Race(s) We want to hear from you! What races are you targeting for 2025? We will use this info to create a calendar of team races. Please take a minute and share your 2025 plan with us. Traditionally, our local athletes select early and late-season run races like Rock the Nock and D&L Half, respectively. Great first-time local-ish triathlon events include Steelman and Back Mountain in August and Beware of the Barracuda in September. Need help designing a plan? Reach out! Click here for the 2025 Form

TRI Club Affiliation Please take the time to update your IRONMAN triclub affiliation for any 5150, 70.3, and 140.6 races you are registering for in 2025. Search for EnFlyte Endurance and add it to your profile. TriClub affiliation gets you early access (2 weeks) before general registration opens, and many other benefits. Our club is eligible for post-race awards based on a participant threshold. Sign into your Ironman Profile

Latest Podcast We let the dust settle following Ironman Happy Valley 70.3 to debrief our experiences and flexibility in the face of challenge. The Shift on Apple Podcasts The Shift on Podbean The Shift on Spotify

What's brewing:

• Reminder - Back Mountain Triathlon will offer a $20 cash rebate per athlete when 3+ athletes from a club sign up (enter EnFlyte upon registering). EnFlyte is a sponsor and we offer free static training plans for the Sprint and Olympic distances.
• We're planning to release a new podcast episode soon.
• MERCH! We've got it. If you're interested, please let us know.

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