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http://tririot.com/It's the TriRiot 70.5! Stay tuned for results and of course a complete recap :-). For now, check out these blogs and there is a youtube channel too ! Lowell Gould, have a ball!

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Happy Birthday Rockstar! Melanie Hicks Meadows​...have a beautiful day. From nurse on the front lines of this Covid crisis, to awesome Mom, wife and talented athlete. Our 2020 season is going to look different, but we are going to emerge stronger than ever!! Thank you Melanie for your compassion for others. #happybirthdayrockstar #2020seasonofstrength #thankyou

Here at Fusion we couldn't have said it any better..Go Be Great!! To the 2020 Fusion grads Claire Roche and Brady Hoffacker Erik Hoffacker, you've got this. Claire Roche graduated from Xavier last weekend (in her official home grad ceremony) and took on the challenge of her first marathon (Cincy Flying Pig) and it was just postponed a bit and Brady signed to play collegiate soccer at HPU (we're making sure we arrive the first day in tip top shape and ready to bust the 2 mile TT). And, Valerie Miller graduated from nursing school and will be taking on her big career change! To all of the 2020 graduates, Pluto has some words for you. Go be Great and build your VISION FOR YOUR FUTURE! @coachsamisrockstars @visionforyourfuture @2020grads @gobegreat

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Faces of Fusion: Happy Birthday to an amazing, strong, and caring athlete and a beautiful woman inside and out. Part of the Tres Amigas from Winston Salem, Joyce Mounce is celebrating today! Thank you for helping Novant Hospital in WS and we know this has been a challenging year. You made it! Another year around the sun. Have a beautiful day! #facesoffusion #coachsamisrockstars #itsabeautifulday #happybirthday

Every life tells a story! Every day is a new day to make it the best ever! Proverbial, making lemonade from lemons, Jolinda Bokhorst has completed all Virtual IM races too and most of them all indoors! Freedom is upon you Jolinda and let's fly! Super proud, excited and just love the story. Thanks Lowell Gould for doing such excellent work and everyone check out TriRiot. Another amazing athlete and human! #coachsamisrockstars

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Jolinda Bokhorst has completed all 5 IRONMAN Virtual Races! Some inside, some out and today she was serenaded by some pretty pink flamingos. When your Ironman happens, you will be ready! And now we are getting stronger, faster and enjoying life's journey! #anythingispossible #prettypinkflamingos #visionforthefuture #passion #lifestyle

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Happy Birthday to an amazing Rockstar! Full time nurse working 12 hour shifts and last year trained for her first 70.3! Nailing some PR's in 2020 Elleny! Have a great day. #happybirthday #facesoffusion #coachsamisrockstars #celebration

National Telephone Day!! Time to call your coach and just check in! Time to call a training buddy and virtually connect your runs, rides, strength, dryland! Time to call a friend. Connection is possible and keeps us motivated and continuing Onward, Upward and Foreward. Looking forward to chatting today. #callyourcoach #checkin #phoneafriend #sayhello #stayconnected

Today was one of those days as a Coach when you are amazed by the goodness and strength of human character. Brittany Garman ran 1.9 miles every hour for 19 hours to race money for homeless children; Alexis Feely did her first 70.3 solo=Alexis Amazing Adventure, raising money for the Food Bank; Kate Schnittman raised money for the Food Banck on a 40 mile ride in 40 degree weather. These athletes went above and beyond and have accomplished so much physically and spiritually. I am so proud of each of them for what they have done!!! Some true Rockstars right there. #firsthalfironman #19hoursofrunning #foodforeveryone #coachsamisrockstars

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Who misses swimming? Is it the calmness of just being in the water? Is it your training buddies? Is it the excitement of pushing yourself to beat the clock? Is it just being? Looking forward to the day we can get back in pool or even swim freely in the open water (some can do this now). Looking forward to coaching my dryland class tonight and otherwise...see you soon in the water! https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/articles-and-videos/articles/how-to-get-through-the-loss-of-swimming

How to Get Through the Loss of Swimming

Take time to laugh today! I am grateful for what seems like unlimited motivation from my athletes on gearing for a better future! Take time today to smell the flowers. #fusionendurancetaglines #passion #lifestyle #visionforabetterfuture

While we run solo, take the time to look around and appreciate the beauty of the world and where you live. And run fast too! Let's play BINGO!!! #vision #passion #beautyofourruns #runasyoufeel

Anyone want to race next weekend? I know a few Fusion Rockstars that would love some company! #IVC #letsrace #somethingdifferent #passionforperformance #visionforyourfuture #atruelifestyle

Reprinted from a Fusion Rockstar!! When you can't leave the house except once/week, what do you do when training for an Ironman. Ironman Virtual Racing!! Jolinda Bokhorst isn't just training for an Ironman, she is training for life. Building a vision for HER future and her family! Building a strong future, a strong body and a strong mind. Who wants to join her at the next race? Thank you to every athlete that has inspired me to keep being creative with your schedules; creative with your "challenges" and creative with ways to get us all on the best path. #Ironmanvirtualracing #coachsamisrockstars #visionforyourfuture Ironman vr. The first one ever! Starting on Friday and ending on Sunday you have To complete a 5K run a 90 K bike ride and another run of 21.1 K. This morning I ran a 5K and after that jumped on my bike for a 90k ride. I used the Rouvy App and rode the Boulder 70.3 course while watching the pro ladies ride same course on Ironman live! Now it’s time to relax the legs and prepare for tomorrow’s 21.1 k run! This is fun!!!

Today is your day, so get on your way!! Lisa Denny Wright is an amazing dietician, endurance coach and one of the most dedicated athletes that I have the pleasure to coach. Thank you for taking me on your endurance journey, from mentor to Coach! Have a beautiful day at home today :-). That won't stop a birthday workout!! Grateful for having you on the Fusion team. #happybirthday #coachsamisrockstars #halfironchattynow2021 #onwardwego

Wise words! https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/the-triathletes-guide-to-dealing-with-covid-19/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_newsletter&templateId=1535194&listId=&email=samiwinter93%40gmail.com&coach_userType=2&coach_interestedIn=Endurance&campaignId=1095486&utm_content=20200321_coach

The Triathlete’s Guide To Dealing with COVID-19

Happy Birthday Brittany Garman! One of the most positive athletes that I know! Always believing and achieving great things. You have 30 miles to cover in the next 4 days. Have a beautiful day!

Thanks to every single athlete that has continued to spread their love of exercise, training, goals and dreams. Thank you for continuing to inspire and lift others up. Thank you for being caring. Thank you for your support of each other and Fusion. Moving Forward looks different right now, but continue to adapt and adjust. Above all, continue to keep your immune system healthy through sleep, nutrition and meditation if needed; continue to keep your mind relaxed through training; continue to dream. Thank you! #visionforourfuture #challengingtimes #keepmovingforward

Irish Blessing "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back." May today be your "lucky" day where all aligns for you. You've to this. #collaborationiskey #luckandhardworkarekey #luckoftheirish #visionforthefuture

Some wise words from Carrie Cheadle. Coach Sami's reminders: the human spirit grows strong through adversity and challenges. We are strong athletes, but above all we are super strong humans, kind friends, and supportive of each other. GO FAR! THANK YOU CARRIE FOR THAT REMINDER. #togetherwecan #visionforourfuture #zoomtostaytogether

Mental Skills Training for Athletes

Happy Birthday to one of the 3 most resilient athletes I know. Leslie Mahon have a beautiful day and remember: It takes a start, the first step, friends to support you and someone who believes in YOU! These ladies are on the Rebound and coming for IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in October. Every journey tells a story and they have some! We've got you ladies and remember this as Mile 1 :-)!! Cynthia Smart Leslie Mahon Joyce Mounce. #believeyoucanandyouwill #rebound #mile1 #itjusttakesastart

BOSTON QUALIFIED FOR 2021!!! Never give up your dreams :-). 4th marathon within 12 months to BQ and she did!! We had some fantastic runs this cycle, laughed, cried (I think in DC) and just ran. YOU DID IT! Lisa Farmer Kerr and so proud of you and excited for you! Today you ran from your heart! Perseverance, goals and dreams. Lisa Farmer Kerr, Congratulations! #visionforthefuture #goalsdreams #togetherwewill #bq2021

What is your WHY? A new beginning Holly Cunningham. Your smile is contagious and you are an inspiration. Thank you for being so giving to others. Looking forward to a fun and amazing 2020! #passionforothers #visionforyourfuture #coachsamisrockstars

Rockstars in Action! March brings the promise of some fun racing events and watch closely as our athletes take to the streets. This week we cover all distances and have a ball athletes! #passionforperformance #coachsamisrockstars #lifestyle #runnerslife

Happy Birthday Rockstar! From collegiate soccer player to 70.3 trainee and soon to be finisher. Bring it on IRONMAN 70.3 Haines City! Just check out how far you have come Alexis Feely and let's keep heading Onward and Upward!! #happybirthday #coachsamisrockstars #passionforperformance #firsthalfironman

11 years of coaching has taught me that it is all mental :-). Well, not all, but quite a bit. I had the privilege of working with Carrie to overcome an injury last year (not that my injury was a privilege, but she was amazing and taught me so much about myself as well as how to frame a champion mindset with my athletes). It takes a village! Frame a champion mindset. #passionforperformance #itsallmental #rebound

Mental Skills Training for Athletes

Some great pictures coming out of this past weekend from Fusion Rockstars! Brittany Garman rolling into Mile 19 of the One City Marathon. Just wait for April and big things to come from Brittany. Congratulations on a solid and super fun day. #coachsamisrockstars #marathonrunning #bigdreams #visionforthefuture

Beautiful weather in South Florida for racing! Love the cooler temps and Brittany Garman celebrates a big birthday! Have a ball Rockstars. #coachsamisrockstars #visionforthefuture #passionforperformance

Might as well JUMP!

True Sufferlandrian Wildebeasts!!!! The 2020 Tour is complete and you challenged yourself, you suffered, you laughed, you cried! Remember that ISLAGIATT! Rockstars: Brandon Ostrander, Jolinda Bokhorst Steve White, Ren Rotondo Angela Nichols Leonard, Becky Parker O'Daniell, Alexis Feely, Becky Mansfield Tim Gill, Michael Jones and Melanie Hicks Meadows. You are wearing the Yellow Jersey!

A weekend where all dreams come true!! It has been an amazing journey for Lisa Denny Wright to get healthy and head out for an event. So proud of the work you have done. To everyone racing this weekend, it promises to be an amazing journey and adventure. Take a chance and be the leader! Be the path maker! (As I learned dog mushing, if you aren't the lead dog, the view never changes :-). #betheleaddog #passionforperformance #lifestyle

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#facesoffusion Happy Birthday Brandon Ostrander!! As a full time student tackling his first 70.3 (Chatty) you rock. Hope you find some time to celebrate #30 today! #thankyouforyourservice #fulltimestudent #anythingispossible #happybirthday

Another one of my favs: If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams. Be a leader! Encourage, patience, inspire! #bealeader #togetherwewill #visionforthefuture #onwardandupward

Welcome back to racing Holly Cunningham! Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy some racing and training! #ainsleysangels #coachsamisrockstars #timetorun

Who inspired you to be better? Who inspired you to succeed? Who has run with you, biked with you and chatted through any and all race challenges!! Nominate your favorite triathlete inspiration!! #bethedifference #inspire #passion #JUMP https://www.triathlete.com/2020/02/lifestyle/help-us-pick-our-next-cover-star_386718?utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=trifeb&fbclid=IwAR2luM2K94f3o9AXLOcO2ctaMbUzMUBSgD0QYskbcIVXdBPJBux_-T8Ulhs

Help Us Pick Our Next Cover Star – Triathlete

2 Awesome Athletes taking home 2 Overall Wins. A huge 12 min 10K PR for Jolinda Bokhorst and Erin Osetek racing in the puddles of Statesville. Congrats ladies on a super fun weekend! #10kpr #puddlejumpingisfun #passionforperformanc #coachsamisrockstars

From the warmth of Curacao to the chill of NC! Have a ball this weekend Jolinda Bokhorst and Erin Osetek. #passionforperformance #warmsuntocooltemps #coachsamisrockstars

https://conta.cc/2Op5x3e The February Newsletter is out. All FEC members should have received theirs via email . . . but if not, you can check it out here . . . .

Fusion Endurance Coaching - February Newsletter

It has been one month!! Is your INTENT still there? Are you still on the path to do and experience great adventures and improve? Friendly reminders from Coach! #myintent #oneword #powerofoneword #bedoexperience #onwardandupward

Time to race!!!!! Time for some fun!! From NC to CA, we are racing coast to coast! #performance #fun #coachsamisrockstars

Time to celebrate!!! Faces of Fusion! She has the kindest heart and the most energetic spirit that help so many others conquer their fitness goals! Today is your day Carrie Sonderegger and enjoy every minute. Great things coming your way in 2020! Happy Birthday! #facesoffusion #celebrate #passionforperformance #happybirthday

It's here!!! The greatest week of the year! Who is joining the Fusion Endurance Rockstar Team virtually on February 15th! #itwillallbefine #tour2020 #bestweekoftheyear #coachsamisrockstars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjG-QBvDBas&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=Current+App+Subscribers&utm_campaign=e25c55669d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_15_ToS-ROUTE_SUBS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1510105700-e25c55669d-127194253&mc_cid=e25c55669d&mc_eid=e3baf6c329

This Is Not the 2020 Tour of Sufferlandria Route Announcement.

Nadine White IS BOSTON BOUND!!!!! Running the A1A Marathon this am, she did it!!!! Our last words were BE YOU! She raced her race and looked deep down inside and did it! She told me, she was READY to accomplish this! Goals are accomplished with hard work and dreams do come true. CONGRATS ROCKSTAR! #coachsamisrockstars #hardworkpaysoff #dreams #youdidit

Fusion Rockstars racing into February! Hoping for slightly cooler temps and a nice breeze in Curacao and South Florida. Go get em Rockstars. Celebrate the start line and all of your hard work. #facesoffusion #onwardandupward #coachsamisrockstars #startline

Happy Birthday Rockstar!! Training for her first half marathon and she is ready to Rock N Roll! In DC 🙂 . Have a Rockstar Birthday kinda day Becky Mansfield. #facesoffusion #onwardandupward #coachsamisrockstars #celebrations

Sleep is King!!! Hydrate and fuel appropriately! Interesting article and interesting discussion. Check it out! #scienceofrecovery #icevsheat #sleepisking https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Blogs/Multisport-Lab/2019/September/10/Does-Cold-Water-Immersion-Aid-in-Recovery?utm_source=MZ&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=september2019&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTnpSaFpXWTBabVJqTVRWbSIsInQiOiJmdFNcL1lcL01FRGtcL0JPa1M0azZDR1p6MkdjUXRlRmxDajV0U0dxeUNQUG93ZGRDYzRvdXdRU2xpSkFHdHRkSHduTFY0cDRDbFFzUElqemZrYUUwb0kyeW94Z0VhMnRQVXZXMlprM0cyb1lvWVNOUFwvN3VOb2RvT0MxSW5qVTVnbnkifQ%3D%3D

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A wonderful day to showcase determination and grit, as 2 friends finished the Tsali Frosty Foot 50K. Lisa Farmer Kerr's First 50K!! Congratulations Valerie and Lisa on an awesome day! #coachsamisrockstars #tsalifrostyfoot #determinationandgrit #endurancelife #50kultras