Anna Guzman

Recovery day vibes. Sometimes the hardest part is doing nothing. Ice bath, mobility work, and catching up on sleep.

What a day! This was one of those races where everything just came together.

The Swim

Fought my way into the top pack early and held on. The washing machine start was intense but I stayed calm and found clean water quickly. Split: 24:38

The Bike

Pushed hard from the gun. The course suited my strengths — rolling hills and a few technical sections where I could gain time. Averaged 310W normalized, which is a new race-day best for me.

The Run

Ran scared for the first 5km, then re...

Pre-Race

Going into this race, I was cautiously optimistic. The training block had gone well — no major setbacks, consistent sessions, and the numbers were trending in the right direction. My coach and I decided to target a conservative swim, strong bike, and let the run take care of itself.

Swim — 49:12

The conditions were almost perfect. Calm water, clear visibility, and a clean start. I positioned myself on the feet of the lead group and settled into a rhythm early. Came out of the w...

A decade in professional triathlon has taught me more about life than any classroom ever could. Here are the biggest lessons.

1. Consistency Beats Intensity

The athletes who sustain long careers aren't the ones who train the hardest — they're the ones who train the most consistently. I've seen countless talented athletes burn out by going too hard, too often. The magic is in showing up every day, year after year, and putting in honest work.

2. Recovery is Training

This took me years to...