Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Without Limits - Coaching. Events. Gear. Embrace the Challenge - Wilmington NC ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/blog/) - Training tips, race prep advice, and endurance coaching insights from the Without Limits team. Expert guidance for runners, triathletes, and cyclists. - [Why Your Sore Tendon Needs Load, Not Rest](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-your-sore-tendon-needs-load-not-rest/) - If you've ever felt that deep, nagging ache in the back of your heel, the one that's stiff and sore for the first few steps out of bed and then warms up once you get going, you've met tendinopathy. And if your instinct was to stop, rest it, and wait for it to heal, I - [The Blob Feeling: Why Your Pre-Race Nerves Might Be a Good Sign](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-blob-feeling-why-your-pre-race-nerves-might-be-a-good-sign/) - Let me tell you about the worst I've ever felt before the best race of my life. The morning of my IRONMAN win, I felt like a blob. My body felt swollen, puffy, heavy. Arms and legs like jello. If you'd asked me in that moment how I felt physically, "ready to win" is not - [Running in the Heat: How to Adjust Your Pace and Heart Rate Before It Beats You](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/running-in-the-heat-how-to-adjust-your-pace-and-heart-rate-before-it-beats-you/) - Summer running in the South is no joke. Humidity that feels like a wet blanket. Temps pushing 90 before 8am. Asphalt that radiates heat back up at you like an oven. If you try to run your normal pace in those conditions, your body will let you know about it fast. The good news is - [Ice Bath vs. Sauna: What Actually Works for Recovery (And When to Use Each)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/ice-bath-vs-sauna-what-actually-works-for-recovery-and-when-to-use-each/) - Both ice baths and saunas have made a huge comeback in endurance sports circles. Every athlete seems to have an opinion. Social media is full of people dunking in frozen tubs and sitting in 200-degree rooms like it's the latest performance hack. Here's where I land after 32 years of coaching: both tools have real - [Your AI Training Plan Is Not Your Coach. Here's Why That Matters.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/your-ai-training-plan-is-not-your-coach-heres-why-that-matters/) - By Tom Clifford | Without Limits Let's start with something you probably didn't expect to read on a coaching website: I used AI to help write this blog post. I know. Stay with me. Because here's the thing, AI is genuinely useful. It can research, organize, draft, and produce content faster than any human. I'm - [The 4-Week Rule: What to Do Right Now If You're Racing This Spring](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-4-week-rule-what-to-do-right-now-if-youre-racing-this-spring/) - The 4-Week Rule: What to Do Right Now If You're Racing This Spring By Tom Clifford | Without Limits Four weeks out. That's where a lot of athletes either lock in, or start to panic. I've been coaching runners and triathletes for years, and I can tell you: the athletes who race well in May - [Why Running in the Wilmington Heat Feels So Hard (And Why It's Actually a Good Thing)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-running-in-the-wilmington-heat-feels-so-hard-and-why-its-actually-a-good-thing/) - Why Running in the Wilmington Heat Feels So Hard (And Why It's Actually a Good Thing)By Coach Tom Clifford Every summer, I get the same questions from runners:“Why do I feel so slow?”“Why is every run a grind?”“Am I losing fitness?” Trust me, you're not alone. We’re deep into the Wilmington summer heat and humidity, - [The workout most athletes don’t enjoy…….](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-workout-most-athletes-dont-enjoy/) - RECOVERY WORKOUTS! Wait…..recovery is a workout? Abso-freakin-loutly! Coach Brian and I were talking at practice Monday on how sometimes is seems when we cut the run short, and focus more on the extras……people don’t seem to be so enthused. Athletes are so concerned about how many miles per week they can get in, or - [Gut Issues and How to Prevent GI Distress While Running](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/gut-issues-and-how-to-prevent-gi-distress-while-running/) - Most runners have experienced it. That feeling, deep down in the gut, that signals bad news if you are midrun or ridrace. It means you must slow down or stop and (hopefully) find a bush, a tree, or a porta john and take care of business or risk the unfortunate and embarrassing mess of not - [Are Your Running Tired?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/are-your-running-tired/) - Have you noticed feeling fatigue, tired or heavy legs during running, difficulty completing workouts, or not recovering well before the next session? You may have low iron stores (as measured by low serum ferritin). In fact, many athletes experience some form of nutrition related fatigue that is related to one of the following: Under fueling - [Training in Heat: Hydration is Key](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/training-in-heat-hydration-is-key/) - By Diana Davis RDN LDN It’s that time of year again - hot, humid, muggy! We know it’s what we get every summer in the South, but we still want/need to train to maintain fitness or get ready for our Fall races. The most important detail of your run or bike plans over summer is - [Effects of Heat and Humidity on Runners](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/effects-of-heat-and-humidity-on-runners/) - Running in hot and humid conditions can have several effects on the body due to the increased stress placed on the cardiovascular and thermoregulatory systems. Here are some of the effects you may experience: Increased heart rate: When running in the heat and humidity, your body has to work harder to regulate its temperature and - [REBRANDING](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/rebranding/) - We all go through challenges, and after 16 years in business I hit a major challenge with Without Limits. REBRANDING! Running a business is a journey of ups and downs. Without Limits turned out to be my career, which I never would have predicted a long time ago. It turned out to be better than - [Youth Beach Blast Information 2022](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/youth-beach-blast-information-2022/) - All Without Limits Youth athletes racing the Wilmington Beach blast should arrive between 4 and 4:30pm at Olson Park. Closer to 4pm is the best time to arrive. Come find the Without Limits Tent and we will have your bib number and pins. Please give yourself extra time to arrive at the park. Without Limits - [15 YEARS IN BUSINESS.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/15-years-in-business/) - Without Limits Celebrates 15 years July 2022 Without Limits started in 2007 with a goal to help adult and youth athletes improve on and off the course. We continue to strive to help people be better, whether that is through structured training, mental fortitude, healthy eating and supplementation, and events that inspire you to reach - [How running helps athlete with autism defy the odds](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-running-helps-athlete-with-autism-defy-the-odds/) - On April 18, 2022, 27-year-old Kevin Clark will toe the line at the 126th Boston Marathon. It will be his second time running the Boston Marathon and his 11th marathon. At any given Without Limits running practice, Kevin is among the first to finish a workout, often averaging under a 6-minute per mile pace. He’s - [My Journey to Without Limits - A Story of Survival](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/my-journey-to-without-limits-a-story-of-survival/) - The Journey to Without Limits by Kim Baldwin January 2022 September 2015. I was lying in an ICU bed thinking to myself, how the F*ck did I get here? Six months before that, I had started a slow descent into a darkness I had never known. I was close to weighing 300lbs. And I was - [2021 Ends 2022 is Near - Enjoy the Journey](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2021-ends-2022-is-near-enjoy-the-journey/) - Runners, Multisport Athletes, Supporters, and Endurance Enthusiasts What a year it has been. It started out tough, with more postponements of events and altered training schedules. We had to stay strong both mentally and physically! In the second half of the year, large running events returned, the Olympics came back, world records were broken, and - [Healthy Eating Through the Holidays](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/healthy-eating-through-the-holidays/) - Healthy Eating Through the Holidays by Diana Davis RDN, LDN – Without Limits Dietitian Nutritionist Do you have a plan for your holiday eating? Yes, I know you want to celebrate the holidays! The parties and celebrating have already begun, and I want you to be able to eat, drink and be merry, BUT not - [Charleston “Granny” Completes NYC Marathon, her 47th Marathon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-granny-completes-nyc-marathon-her-49th-marathon/) - If you’ve ever run the streets of Charleston or participated in a local race, there’s a good chance you were passed with a greeting from a speedy blonde-haired woman saying, “Granny, coming through!” For some, it’s incentive to speed up to not let “Granny” beat them. Others might walk away feeling defeated, having been smoked by “Granny.” - [14 Year Anniversary in Business](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/14-year-anniversary-in-business/) - by: Tom Clifford WITHOUT LIMITS: 14 YEARS....HOW WE STARTED: 14 years ago we decided to start a business coaching runners and it turned out to be a little more than that:) I met Kyle Shepard playing beer pong and told him I am going to start coaching runners at the track and he should come - [The Who, What, Where and When of FOAM ROLLING your Lower Body](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-who-what-where-and-when-of-foam-rolling-your-lower-body/) - Written By: Coach Maleia Tumolo Let's talk about the basics and importance of foam rolling. Foam rolling is something a lot of athletes know they should do. “Some” athletes use a foam roller on a regular basis but let us be honest, most runners don’t use one often or at all and would benefit from - [Tips For Running Your First Ultra Marathon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tips-for-running-your-first-ultra-marathon/) - June 23rd 2020 By: Coach Maleia Tumolo Tips For Running Your First Ultra Marathon I run…...A LOT! Most days, I’m hitting the trails or pavement for hours at a time. Trying to log miles for my next Ultra. But I wasn’t always an ultra runner. Actually, until a few years ago, most of the races - [How Do You Recover from the Long Run?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-do-you-recover-from-the-long-run/) - By: Diana Davis, RDN Without Limits Registered Dietitian Nutritionist April 17, 2020 Athletes need to be intentional about the way they fuel, hydrate, and refuel around the “training window.” This refers to the block of time just before, during, and after any hard work-out or long run, defined as 90 minutes or longer. During this - [Delicious Immune Support Recipe: Mango Chickpea Salad with Grilled Chicken Kabobs](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/delicious-immune-support-mango-chickpea-salad-with-grilled-chicken-kabobs/) - By: Diana Davis, RDN Without Limits Registered Dietitian Nutritionist April 17, 2020 Take a look at this recipe! It is packed with good nutrition and flavor. It contains a variety of immunity supporting ingredients including protein, iron, and zinc-rich chicken, edamame (green soybeans), chickpeas and tahini, as well as leafy greens, and mango to really - [One Marine’s Perspective: Reflection on Readiness](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/one-marines-perspective-reflection-on-readiness/) - By Kyle Genaro Phillips March 2020 will forever be etched in our memories. Over the course of the last fourteen days, our global community came to a grinding halt. There are a number of different personal responses, to include, denial, panic, and hopelessness against the backdrop of something that we collectively do not have a - [Boost Your Nutrition to Boost Your Immunity](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/boost-your-nutrition-to-boost-your-immunity/) - By: Diana Davis, RDN Without Limits Registered Dietitian Nutritionist March 22nd 2020 In the midst of our current situation in the world of handwashing, sanitizing, social distancing, work from home, self-quarantine and cancellations it’s great to know that what we eat to fuel our bodies can boost our immunity and help protect us from coronavirus. - [Coronavirus and Long Term Market Effects by Team Sponsor Dave Dupont](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coronavirus-and-long-term-market-effects-by-team-sponsor-dave-dupont/) - March 14th 2020 By: Team Sponsor Dave Dupont Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor Senior Consulting Group RBC Wealth Management I want to reach out to give you an update of where we are in this market and to give you our latest thoughts about where we think we are headed. Click here for RBC’s - [Why Choose a Walk to Run Training Program?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-choose-a-walk-to-run-training-program/) - Why Choose a Walk to Run Training Program? By: Coach Nina February 21st, 2020 New to running, or want to make a comeback and aren’t sure where to start? A walk to run program is a great way to begin! Built around gradual progression, a walk to run training program is one of the best - [Three Without Limits Ladies Heading to the U.S. Olympic Trials | Team is the Answer!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/three-without-limits-ladies-heading-to-the-u-s-olympic-trials-team-is-the-answer/) - By: Coach Tom Clifford (Wimington, NC) Three exceptional women from Without Limits, Brittany Perkins, Peyton Thomas, and Erin Hogston all qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials which will be held on February 29th, 2020 in Atlanta Georgia. BRITTANY PERKINS (30): Mother of Ruby Perkins, Wife to Matt Perkins and Works at Live Oak Bank as - [Recovery, Retention, & Gains: How Hormones Effect Athletes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/recovery-retention-gains-how-hormones-effect-athletes/) - Written By: Dr Gabe Frank February 2nd, 2020 Distance running is one of the most taxing and difficult sports you can put your body though. This type of endurance and high intensity exercise can cause significant taxing on your body systems. It is not uncommon to have changes in vitamin levels, iron levels, and hormone levels - [Racing Weight: What’s Your Number?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/racing-weight-whats-your-number/) - December 27th, 2019 By:Diana Davis, RDN, LDN, CDE Without Limits Dietitian/Nutritionist In the community of registered dietitians and nutritionists where I live, work and breathe, there is a movement towards helping clients achieve body awareness and satisfaction that we can be “healthy at any size.” I truly believe this is important work as our culture - [Dr. Heather Braithwaite's Success with Nutritionist Diana Davis](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/dr-heather-braithwaites-success-with-nutritionist-diana-davis/) - By: Dr. Heather Braithwaite December 1st 2019 I often use the taper portion of my marathon training cycle to reflect on the prior weeks and months of hard work as a means of reinforcing my confidence and expressing gratitude for my health. This is, in fact, my third taper in 2019 and I am entering - [RACE READY NUTRITION PROGRAM 2020](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-ready-nutrition-program-2020/) - Want to dial in your nutrition, energy and weight before your next big race? Not sure what or how much you should eat each day when you are training for a marathon or half marathon? Love to cook and eat healthy but just can’t find the time to figure it out on a busy schedule? - [New York City Marathon Recap by Coach Chris Bailey](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/new-york-city-marathon-recap-by-coach-chris-bailey/) - Several people have asked me to share more about my race and how I prepared for it. I decided to write a recap as a way to share my experience, but also so that I could remember the experience for years to come. I believe that reflecting on goal races and training cycles, whether you - [How to start running as a beginner and train for your first 5K, these are some things you want to keep in mind!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-to-start-running-as-a-beginner-and-train-for-your-first-5k-these-are-some-things-you-want-to-keep-in-mind/) - By: Coach Maleia Tumolo November 4th, 2019 How to start running as a beginner and train for your first 5K, these are some things you want to keep in mind! Have you recently been thinking you would like to start running? Maybe a friend of yours completed a race or you volunteered at a local - [Healthy Holiday Eating](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/healthy-holiday-eating/) - October 29th, 2019 By:Diana Davis, RDN, LDN, CDE Without Limits Dietitian/Nutritionist Why is it that the two words “healthy” and “holiday” don’t seem to belong together in the same phrase describing our eating habits this time of year? Could it be that in our culture we equate the holiday season with a partial (if not - [Sometimes the Best Races are the Ones that are Unplanned](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/5k-race-weeks-before-marathon-huge-confidence-booster/) - By Heather Anzallo October 21st 2019 My First 5K Running has always been a source of happiness for me. I started running when I was young, participating in 1 Mile Kid Fun Runs. I continued to run track & field and play competitive travel soccer throughout my school years. In high school I decided soccer - [What is the Line that Separates Pain from Injury?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-is-the-line-that-separates-pain-from-injury/) - By: Coach Maleia Tumolo October 11th 2019 You have headed out for a run and you realize that something is off... your knee feels funny or maybe your shin is burning a little. Here is the thing beginner or Pro it doesn’t mater who you are because training for endurance sports as a runner, cyclist, - [What was Without Limits Nutritionist, Diana Davis's, Nutrition Plan for her big Marathon PR?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-was-without-limits-nutritionist-diana-daviss-nutrition-plan-for-her-big-marathon-pr/) - By Diana Davis September 27th 2019 Tunnel Light Marathon 9/15/19 "Get comfortable being uncomfortable," "Take a risk," and "I believe you can run a sub 4:00 hour marathon," are some of the things coach told me on the phone the day before the race. His words are powerful. They have a way of bringing a wishful - [Running Fasted vs. Running Fed](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/running-fasted-vs-running-feeded/) - By: Diana Davis, RDN, LDN, CDE Without Limits Dietitian/Nutritionist September 25th, 2019 This week I want to take a look at the research on running in a fasting state. I hope that this discussion can help each athlete consider whether the potential benefits warrant a change in fueling before a morning workout or a later - [How Much Carbohydrate Do I Need Before Exercise?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-much-carbohydrate-do-i-need-before-exercise/) - August 27th, 2019 By: Diana Davis Without Limits Registered Dietician How Much Carbohydrate Do I Need Before Exercise? Most athletes should consume 30 g of carbohydrate at least 5 to 10 minutes before exercise to improve performance. If you are going to exercise for more than 1 hour at moderate intensity, eat about a half - [Nutrition-Related Fatigue in Sport](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/nutrition-related-fatigue-in-sport/) - August 27th, 2019 By: Diana Davis Without Limits Registered Dietician Nutrition-Related Fatigue in Sport Exercise-related fatigue is the inability to continue exercise at the desired pace or intensity. There are several nutritional factors that contribute to fatigue. Depleted muscle glycogen stores Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels due to blood glucose uptake by skeletal muscles) Dehydration - [Planning and Packing Food for the School Day:](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/planning-and-packing-food-for-the-school-day/) - August 27th, 2019 By: Diana Davis Without Limits Registered Dietician Planning and Packing Food for the School Day: Preparing for Cross Country practices and meets should include a daily plan for nutrition and hydration. At a minimum, the student athlete needs to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks per day to fuel the body for - [August 2019 Company News](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/august-2019-company-news/) - Without Limits AUGUST NEWS Community | Blog| Training | Nutrition | Events | Apparel | About Us COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Without Limits loves being an active part of our communities. In Wilmington, we are working with St. Marks school with the cross country and track team. We have put on track meets and cross country - [What do you do after you PR on your A race?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-do-you-do-after-you-peak-on-your-a-race/) - August 19th, 2019 By: Coach Maleia Tumolo The hours, days , and months of training have paid off. You just peaked for the season and crossed the finish line of your “A” race. So now what? Well its RECOVERY time!!! Unfortunately the need for recovery is usually underestimated by endurance athletes. Often that - [What is a Tempo Run? Why do we do them?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-is-a-tempo-run-why-do-we-do-them/) - Coach Maleia Tumolo August 6th, 2019 You show up to practice or looked at your training schedule to see that you have a tempo run to do? You are given some obscure number and told to run that pace for a set number of minutes. So, you set out on your run asking yourself, “What - [The Impact of Aging on the Human Body And the Importance of Staying in Motion for a Lifetime](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-impact-of-aging-on-the-human-body-and-the-importance-of-staying-in-motion-for-a-lifetime/) - By: Eddie Buchanan Michael Rose, professor of evolutionary biology, defines aging as a “persistent decline in the age specific fitness components of an organism due to the internal physiological degeneration.” In other words, as we grow older, changes occur in all of the body’s cells, tissues and organs that affect the functioning of all body - [TrainingPeaks, What do those acronyms mean? When am I Race Ready?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/trainingpeaks-what-do-those-acronyms-mean/) - By: Coach Kristen Jeno TrainingPeaks is awesome. It provides us with structure, accountability, motivation, time management, lowers the chance of over-training, and my favorite it takes the thinking out 'what should I do today'. Its a great tracking application as well. You can even sync it with your calendar in Outlook, Gmail, Apple iCalendar, or - [Check and Protect Your Skin](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/check-and-protect-your-skin/) - July 23rd, 2019 By Wilmington Dermatology Center: More and more athletes are realizing how the dangerous effects from the sun can disrupt their training. To spread awareness and help reduce skin cancer, Wilmington Dermatology Center is urging athletes to 'Be Sun Smart!' Perspiration on the skin lowers the minimal erythema dose, the lowest ultraviolet (UV) - [JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/july-2019-newsletter/) - Without Limits JULY NEWS Blog| Training | Nutrition | Events | Apparel | About Us FROM THE BLOG EYE HEALTH AND RUNNING - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Think about all the time, money and effort we as runners invest in protecting our bodies, muscles and joints from the physical demands of our favorite - [Eye Health and Running: What Should I Know?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/eye-health-and-running-what-should-i-know/) - Scott W. Tunis MD FACS Board Certified Eye Physician and Surgeon Think about all the time, money and effort we as runners invest in protecting our bodies, muscles and joints from the physical demands of our favorite sport. But how much time and effort do we spend protecting our most precious sense while we - [JUNE 2019 NEWS](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/june-2019-news/) - Without Limits June News Blog| Training | Nutrition | Events | Apparel | About Us FROM THE BLOG HOW DOES THE SUN’S UV RAYS AFFECT YOUR RECOVERY? (by Wilmington Dermatology) If you quickly slap on a face lotion with SPF 15 just minutes before your afternoon run, and call it a day, you are - [For the Endurance Athlete…Surround yourself with Great People for Great Performance](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/for-the-endurance-athletesurround-yourself-with-great-people-for-great-performance/) - By:Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Phillips There is a perception of isolation and loneliness with endurance sports. Competing in marathon, triathlon, and ultra running seems a wholly individual endeavor to an outsider. There is only one way to reach the finish line. Keep moving. Perhaps the segment in the Movie Forest Gump is responsible for perpetuating the theme - [Outdoor Cycling Safety](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/outdoor-cycling-safety/) - By Coach Aaron Kolk: We all know the Without Limits Cycle Studio is the preferred place to train but the outdoor weekend rides still have their place. :). For me, I loved riding at Wrightsville Beach one way with the wind to see the MPH go up and back into the wind to practice lower - [How Swimming and Running Compliment Each Other?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-swimming-and-running-compliment-each-other/) - By Coach Kristen Jeno Coupling of swimming and running can be one of the most effective cross-training exercises for athletes. Both routines are cardiovascular exercises that improve endurance, recovery and core strength. For runners, swimming actually takes pressure off overworked joints, especially those in the knees, while strengthening total muscle mass. For swimmers on the - [Walk to Run Testimony from Tayler Robinson](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/walk-to-run-testimony-from-tayler-robinson/) - For the two years that I have known my fiancé, Nick Monroe, he has raved about this running program he’s a part of called Without Limits. At first I kind of selectively listened to what all he would say about it, that is until I realized that pretty much every conversation we had consisted of - [The Sun Protection Guide for Athletes & How it Affects Recovery](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-sun-protection-guide-for-athletes/) - If you quickly slap on a face lotion with SPF 15 just minutes before your afternoon run, and call it a day, you are not doing enough to protect your skin... or your training! Athletes who focus hard on taking care of their bodies with training plans, proper nutrition and adequate rest, but then go out - [25 Years of Running | Global Running Day | Why I still run](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/25-years-of-running-global-running-day-why-i-still-run/) - After 25 years, I thought this is a good time to list the reasons why I still run, and how I started and hope that anyone reading this will find some inspiration to continue on and never stop. I can vividly remember my very first run June of ‘94. My dad took me to the - [Hydration in the Heat](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/hydration-in-the-heat/) - Photo credit: Puroxi By: Diana Davis RD LD CDE It’s that time of year again - hot, humid, muggy May! We know it’s only going to get worse as we head into summer, but we still want/need to train to maintain fitness or get ready for the next event. The most important detail of your - [Being Without Limits by Alecia Williams](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/being-without-limits-by-alecia-williams/) - There is a saying in the sports world that says, “play for the name on the front of your jersey”! When I look at this picture, I think about the name on my Tri Jersey, “Without Limits” what does that mean when you suddenly find yourself with some real “physical limits”? For those who don’t - [March 2019 Newsletter](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/march-2019-newsletter/) - Without Limits WITHOUT LIMITS IN THE COMMUNITY A big part of Without Limits is our partnerships with local organizations that directly effect our community. From Without Limits Athletes pushing/pulling/biking Ainsley's Angles for their first Triathlon, to raising awareness and funds for local schools, city events, and children and adults living with disabilities, we - [Race Director, Tom Clifford reflects on 10 years of Marathon Madness](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-director-tom-clifford-reflects-on-10-years-of-marathon-madness/) - July 2009: I was 24 years old sitting at Lighthouse Beer and Wine in Wrightsville Beach, NC and said: “We need a full marathon in Wilmington”. There is something about 26.2 miles that brings the best out of people and a community. I love running and what it does for the human soul. Most people - [The Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon acquired by new local ownership](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-battleship-north-carolina-half-marathon-acquired-by-new-local-ownership/) - The Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon acquired by new local ownership By Kaitlyn Ley kaitlyn@its-go-time.com March 13, 2019 Wilmington, NC – Southeastern North Carolina's longest continually running long distance road race, The Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon, has been acquired in a partnership by two of North Carolina’s most recognizable running brands: Without Limits and Go Time Race Management. The race, - [Level 1 Athlete Conquers the Rock!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/level-1-athlete-conquers-the-rock/) - Dina McGrogan reflects on her amazing race at Conquer The Rock and proves that not giving up and having fun along the way will lead you to success and victory! "Maleia suggested it months ago: Conquer The Rock, 25K trail run. "You can do it", she says. So I signed up. Maleia put a training - [Without Limits Athlete Brittany Perkins qualifies for the 2020 Olympic Trials](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-athlete-brittany-perkins-qualifies-for-the-2020-olympic-trials/) - - Houston, TX. Brittany Perkins qualified for the US Olympic Trials in 2020 after she ran 2:44:14 at the Cheveron Houston Marathon on January 20th. This goal came to fruition when Brittany took 2nd at the NHRMC Wrightsville Beach Marathon with a 2:54. After that race, the fire was lit and she went for the - [Why Do We Eat The Way We Do?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-do-we-eat-the-way-we-do/) - Why do we eat the way we do? Because we love food that tastes good. Because foods from our childhood have the capacity to comfort, nurture, or to “heal” what is hurting. Or maybe, just because it’s the fastest and easiest food available to us... As a dietitian and nutritionist, I often hear from my - [How to Motivate Yourself for 2019 - Sign Up For a Race!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-to-motivate-yourself-for-2019-sign-up-for-a-race/) - By Without Limits Founder (and Coach) Tom Clifford. Experts say that most New Years Resolutions don't last because people de-commit to their goals just a few weeks after January 1st. Why? Are folks setting goals that are not realistic with their schedule? Are people just not committed enough? Are these goals being set with any - [End of 2018 to 2019 Apparel Events](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/end-of-2018-to-2019-apparel-events/) - Without Limits Apparel When you sign up for a race, you certainly want to get the apparel that comes with the race entry, especially the Without Limits branded swag! So be sure you check out these upcoming events or race series where you will find well thought out, fashion forward apparel that you will - [Time Crunched Triathletes | 5 Ways to Train for a 70.3 in 10 hours or less](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/time-crunched-triathletes-5-ways-to-train-for-a-70-3-in-10-hours-or-less/) - Triathlons can be a daunting hobby to take on. 3 Sports (swim, bike, run) and while they are a lot of fun to race, majority of folks have a real difficult time trying to train for all 3 sports in a 7 day week without suffering the consequences of lost family time, work, and the - [WOL Rocked SwimRun NC!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-rocked-swimrun-nc-2/) - Without Limits had a great weekend up at SwimRun NC Hanging Rock. We all competed in the 3rd year of the SwimRun NC event. The weather was perfect, low 50s in the morning and 60s at the end of the race. Friday before the race was dreary with cold rain and wind which dropped the - [November Events with Swag Cutoffs](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/november-events-with-swag-cutoffs/) - Without Limits Don't Miss your Guaranteed Event Shirts! We love racing, and it comes with the territory to get event swag at your favorite events. Race directors have to plan though, and the sooner you can sign up and give them your information, the better they can plan. Typically T-shirt cutoffs are about 3 weeks - [Racing Short Distances to Get Better and Racing Half and Full Marathon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/racing-short-distances-to-get-better-and-racing-half-and-full-marathon/) - I hear all of the time "IT'S JUST A 5K" which is referencing that a 5K is a distance that doesn't initiate much of an accomplishment like finishing a marathon does. However for distance runners, 1 mile races on the track, 3K races, 5Ks and 10Ks are all very very tough distances when you race - [August races were hot, hot, Hot!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/august-races-were-hot-hot-hot/) - The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit. ~ Morihei Ueshiba Lake Logan Half Ron Hicks had a very nice 15th place finish racing at Full IM Pace! Now that’s Without Limits. Coach Brian had a great race and finished 31st overall, great job coach. Justin - [Without Limits Athletes beat the heat in July Races](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-athletes-beat-the-heat-in-july-races/) - Without Limits athletes have been beating the heat and racing strong this July. Be sure to give a special shout out to your fellow wol team athletes and continue racing and training strong and smart during these hot summer days. Great Scottish walk and run festival 5k Chris B and her kids ran a 5k - [Tips for Running Long & Strong in the HEAT!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tips-for-running-long-strong-in-the-heat/) - Heat can really play a role in the quality (or lack thereof) of your performance. Here are six ways to work with the heat to have a successful long run! 1. Check the Forecast - Running on sunny days increases skin temperatures more due to radiation from the sun. If possible, choose a cloudy day over - [Safety Tips for Group Ride Success](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/safety-tips-for-group-ride-success/) - Now that we're well into the racing season, many of you will likely be heading out on the roads on some group rides. Group rides can be lots of fun and safe by following these simple tips: -Have a Plan: You should always have a clear plan for what your ride is going to entail - [A Speedy June for Wilmington Athletes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/a-speedy-june-for-wilmington-athletes/) - You know you are a RUNNER when, in the summer, your tan lines are from your WOL racing singlets and tanks... NOT your bathing suits. KANZA 200 Bud woodrum placed 8th overall with single speed in one of the most grueling gravel grinders in the world. 214 miles. He even found time for a photo-op! - [Wilmington Athletes take on May Races and Top Finishes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wilmington-athletes-take-on-may-races-and-top-finishes/) - "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." ~ Walter Elliot May was fast and furious for our Without Limits Athletes Thankfully the heat held off for most of the month, but in it's place was rain... lots and lots of rain. But none-the-less, our athletes pushed through, - [5 Muscle Groups to focus on for swimmers](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/5-muscle-groups-to-focus-on-for-swimmers/) - Swimming is a sport that uses most of the bodies muscles, but there are five main muscles that make the largest difference in a swimmer's performance. Latissimus Dorsi The latissimus dorsi muscle or commonly known as “lats” are your middle back muscles. These muscles play a large role in your ability to pull. You will - [Why Hire A Coach?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-hire-a-coach/) - WHY HIRE A COACH? There are lots of training books and programs online but what makes hiring a coach different? A coach helps individuals achieve their own, unique goals with the ability to adjust the schedule due to work or family life, injuries, age, and time. Training is not a one size fits all program, - [Without Limits Pull-Up Challenge May-August](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-pull-challenge-may-august/) - Our next team challenge is the Pullup/Chin Up Challenge. The challenge will run from TODAY through August 31st (approximately 16 weeks). GOAL - everyone in WOL do 1 pull-up alone with no assistance. Encourage your teammates to do this together. MENS TIERS Tier 1: I've got some hair on my chest: 3 pullups Tier 2: - [TRI SEASON is here and WOL rose to the challenge](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tri-season-wol-rose-challenge/) - St. Anthony's Coach Matt took 8th overall with his best performance at the St. Anthony's Olympic Triathlon! White Lake Half Triathlon Lawrence Landrigan had a very solid race and placed 9th overall and 4th in AG with a great time of 4:54:27. Impressive performance off 10 hour training weeks. Shawn Rhodes came in 1st - [WOL Athletes Race Recaps- Cooper, Lake James, Boston and more..](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-athletes-race-recaps-cooper-lake-james-boston/) - Cooper River Bridge Run “Get Over It!” was the big motto for Janet Coleman (1:08:02) and Chris Bean (1:06:21) and man did they! Great times and a perfect weekend filled with running, friends, and good times. Lindsay Dean has been working extra hard and it is paying off with a fantastic time of 50:32. Ty - [Pistol Squats Give You A Powerful Stride](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/pistol-squats-give-powerful-stride/) - Looking for a more smooth and powerful stride when you run? To do that many skills need to be expressed at the same time. Those skills being strength, efficiency, power, & coordination. How do you build those skills? By strength training. Here’s an exercise to help you get started. The pistol squat. This exercise helps - [No Sugar Challenge](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/no-sugar-challenge/) - Without Limit Team presented by Sheally Nationwide Insurance Group NO ADDED SUGAR CHALLENGE April 2019 starts our NO SUGAR CHALLENGE. The challenge is 30 days long starting Monday April 1st through April 30th. Many of us are not aware what has added sugar in it and what is just simply natural. Depending on your habits - [A Speedy March Race Season](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/speedy-march-race-season/) - Without Limits athletes have set the mark for 2018! Excitingly, the WB Marathon welcomed fellow WOL athletes from all of our locations (Wilmington, Leland, Charleston, Greenville and Columbia). It was incredible watching you all race strong and confident! WOL athletes raced against, with and in support of each other… proving that training as a TEAM - [PR SECRET WEAPON: Mobility + Range of Motion](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/pr-secret-weapon-mobility-range-motion/) - As a runner we are always looking for the next big thing. That “special something” that is going to make us faster and stronger…. things we can do to help us tackle our next PR or podium spot. Runners have a wide range of tools in their belts. Intervals, speed work, core work, and strength - [TIPS For When Your Race Day Form Falls Apart](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tips-race-day-form-falls-apart/) - Coach Maleia goes in depth on "If your form starts to fall apart during a race". Check out her great list of tips and put them in your race day "back pocket". "When I was running a 50k in January, there was a specific spot on the course that my hip and ITband would start - [WOL takes on Marathon Cities!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-takes-marathon-cities/) - "It's about concurring the distance and overcoming your challenges... not always about beating the clock" Myrtle Beach Marathon Talk about a windy race! With sustained winds at 20-25mph WOL athletes truly embraced a difficult challenge and all had solid races. Tay Filer crushed his lifelong goal to break 3 hours with a wisty time of - [7 Tips to Taper SMART](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/7-tips-taper-smart/) - By Sara Johnson Many runners training for a spring marathon are either in the middle of training or getting ready for taper. Any good training program will include a period of training at decreased mileage before race day. However this period, also known as tapering, is one of the most feared and misunderstood parts of - [Why Does Tapering Feel Like Crap and how do you stay healthy?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tapering-feel-like-crap-stay-health/) - You have spent months training for your race and most weeks you have felt amazing. Your mileage was up, and even though you were sleepy tired, the more you ran the better you felt. Now it is time to rest up for the race and you feel worse. What the....... What happened, why would you - [The Importance of Warm-ups and Dynamics](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/importance-warm-ups-dynamics/) - Let’s talk about the importance of Warmups and Dynamics and why you should NOT skip them on your long runs. The warm-up is widely viewed as a simple measure to prepare your body for exerciseThe warm-up is widely viewed as a simple measure to prepare your body for exerciseThe warm-up is widely viewed as a - [Rocks, Hills & 15ks for Wilmington athletes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/rocks-hills-15ks-wilmington-athletes/) - To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. It was a very busy first part of February with lots of trail runs, 5ks, 10ks and 15ks. Everyone is gearing up for marathon season and rocking their training races. Way to go WOL team! Uwharrie 20 and 40 Miler It was an - [A Without Limits Experience at Southern Tour Ultra](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-experience-southern-tour-ultra/) - Without Limits directs the annual Southern Tour Ultra in January. Below is a blurb about the 2018 race and how overcoming obstacles can change your life! Bob High told me I should document the 2 day experience, so here we go. If you are unfamiliar with the race, it is a 50K and 50 mile - [January Races, Wilmington Athletes at Southern Tour, Carolina Beach, Houston, Disney and more...](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2018-blog/) - Wilmington athletes started 2018 off with fireworks, AG wins and new goals for an incredible year! Beethoven 15K Leah Blakeley had a HUGE PR of 14 minutes!!!! Her awesome 1:24:16 time really shows that all her hard work is really paying off! Congrats! Trisha Bennett came in strong and had a great time of 1:47:25 - [Sleighing early December Races and Training](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/13949-2/) - "The best athletes are made during the off-season. One run can change your day, but many runs can change your life" - Let's do this! California International Marathon Jason Klaitman had a huge race - Negative splitting and finishing with a 3:07 BQ. Way to execute the plan Jason! Nittany Valley Half Marathon Chris B - [WOL Athletes Trot their way to TOP finishes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-athletes-trot-way-top-finishes/) - Running is like coffee. I'm much nicer after I've had one! Wilmington Half Marathon There were so many incredible Without Limits Ladies out representing in a big way! Brittany Perkins wins overall running with her training partner Karen Eckberg who took 2nd place (not even a second behind her). Both ladies crushed the course clocking fantastic - [Wilmington Athletes Wrap Up A Strong Tri Season and Start the Running Season Out Strong!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wilmington-athletes-wrap-strong-tri-season-start-running-season-strong/) - “What an incredible way to wrap up Triathlon Season. Triathlon racing and training is a journey and it becomes embedded in our lives. We set an example for our kids, friends and families of what hard work and determination can do for us. Our sport can create synergy among friends and even our own personal - [October Finishes with Scary Awesome Results! IMNC, SwimRun, MCM, Peak2Creak and more....](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/end-of-october/) - TRI / IRONMAN Ironman NC 70.3 Ironman Man NC was a huge success! Without Limits athletes swept the course leading to incredible finishes from everyone. It was perfect weather for this perfect team. Beth Brampton returned after a DNF at Santa Rosa and put down a 45 min PR on this course! Huge and inspiring. - [WOL Athletes are bringing the HEAT in October!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-athletes-bringing-heat-october/) - "I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match." - you Congratulations to all our incredible athletes for an amazing start to October's races. VOTE FOR YOUR ATHLETES OF THE MONTH IRONMAN/ TRI IRONMAN MARYLAND Walt Greer YOU ARE AN IRONMAN Sub - [Pam Keenan Completes all of the Abbott World Marathon Majors](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/pam-keenan-completes-abbott-world-marathon-majors/) - By Dan Spears StarNews Posted Oct 16, 2017 at 4:05 PMUpdated Oct 16, 2017 at 4:19 PM SEE FULL ARTICLE FROM WILMINGTON STAR NEWS HERE Pam Keenan is one of only six people from North Carolina to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors Running stories, like the courses on which they play out, are rarely linear. Uphills, downhills, big curves. Wilmington resident Pam Keenan has - [Write a Letter to Yourself Before You Race](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/write-letter-race/) - Coach Sami, challenged all of her Ironman Louisville athletes to "write a letter to themselves" before race day. She plans on saving these and mailing them next year as a reminder, but having said that, she did one for herself... CAUTION: THE SAMI ZONE Samiism's, Trueisms, and Personal Material Ahead Read at Your Own Risk - [A Successful Tri Season- WB Tri, Augusta, Chatty and more!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/successful-tri-season-wb-tri-augusta-chatty/) - "You can keep going and your legs might hurt for a week, or your can quit and your mind will hurt for a lifetime" - Mark Allen VOTE FOR YOUR SEPTEMBER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH KONA QUALIFICATION Congrats to out of town Jaime Ash for qualifying for the Kona Ironman World Championships! Pier to Pier - [WOL Charleston athletes are SPRINTING to the top!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/13274-2/) - Congratulations to all our incredible athletes who raced, paced, cheered (and even drank...) their way to podium finishes this summer. We are very excited for fall training and fall racing! Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Championship Race Adam Rose (in his first triathlon in a long time!) placed in the top half of the highly competitive - [From Switzerland to Michigan, WOL Athletes Represent!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/switzerland-michigan-wol-athletes-represent/) - Your challenge was not sent to defeat you, It was sent to INCREASE YOU. VOTE FOR YOUR SEPTEMBER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Virginia Beach Half Marathon France White completed her annual half marathon at Virginia Beach which was a great prep run for her upcoming NYC marathon! She ROCKS! She enjoyed a shot of ice - [Racing from Coast to Coast and loving to TRI.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/racing-coast-coast-loving-tri/) - "The expert at anything was once a beginner". Our athletes have really stepped it up another level this month. Racing from Coast to Coast, we welcomed first time Triathletes who rocked their first races and watched seasonal athletes surpass their goals and challenge themselves to push harder than before. Congratulations to all our amazing WOL - [August Races into Podium Finishes & New 100 Miler Club Members](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/13140-2/) - It's ok to be tired, it's not ok to be lazy" - Matt Hammersmith. VOTE FOR YOUR AUGUST ATHLETES OF THE MONTH August has been HOT and so have our incredible athletes! WOL Wilmington had a great turnout for big races near and far. Congratulations to everyone who raced new PRs, new challenges and new - [The Real AlaskaMan Race Report](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-real-alaskaman-race-report/) - Our Without Limits Athletes & Coaches concurred an incredible and very selective race in beautiful Alaska! Read their words, their thoughts and their once in a lifetime experiences! Coach Sami's Race Report Erin Green's Race Report Phillip Davis's Race Report Coach Kristen's Race Report Erin Jackson's Race Report Coach Sami’s Race Report: It’s difficult - [Hot Race Results from Charleston!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/hot-race-results-from-charleston/) - It was a great July for our team! Everyone raced strong and brought home new PRs, big smiles and hardware! Way to go team. Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #3 What an awesome race! We had great weather conditions and great support. Thank you to everyone (Harry, Jonathan, Tyler and Kyle) who came out - [Swim, Bike, Run... TRI SEASON at it's best!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/run-swim-bike-tri-season-at-its-best/) - "Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back." Our amazing athletes' attitudes have been inspirational this month. They've turned their weaknesses into their strengths, raced for purpose, surpassed old goals and have now made new goals. The WOL Coaches are very proud of ALL our athletes who competed, consistently trained and/or came out to - [Beating the Heat & Race Heats in July](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/beating-the-heat-race-heats-in-july/) - “If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just finish the race; it’s up to you.” Dave Scott- 2007 Ironman World Champion Our athletes are achieving peak performances this summer, tackling Triathlons, - [Charleston Races Through June](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-races-through-june/) - Coach Chris has had such a fun time with the team the past few race weekends. Check out everyone’s our team race results for the past month. Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #1 Congrats to Amy Cooper who secured 4th place in her AG. Anne-Patrick Moore raced a new PR and both Cynthia Wahl and - [WOL Athletes Rise to the TOP: 3 Little Pigs, Carolina Beach Double Sprint + more](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-athletes-rise-to-the-top-3-little-pigs-carolina-beach-double-sprint-more/) - Oh how we love Triathlon Season! Our athletes are rising to the top, bringing home AG wins, hardware and more and more confidence with big smiles. All your hard work, time and patience has really paid off and we couldn't be more proud and excited! Let's end the season strong team! VOTE FOR YOUR MAY - [RACING INTO SUMMER: Ironman Raleigh & Boulder, 24 Hrs in Canyon, Alcatraz + more!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/racing-into-summer-ironman-raleigh-boulder-24-hrs-in-canyon-alcatraz-more/) - "YOU KNOW, IT'S TIMES LIKE THESE WHEN I REALIZE WHAT A SUPER HERO I AM" VOTE FOR YOUR MAY ATHLETES OF THE MONTH June has already been a very busy time for our amazing WOL athletes, with multiple races taking place every weekend across the country. Be sure to continue the conversation with your - [Charleston Athletes Rocked May Races](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-athletes-rocked-may-races/) - Our Charleston Athletes ran strong and brought home amazing PRs and some hardware! Congratulations to everyone who raced, paced and cheered. You all are defining what it means to Embrace the Challenge and live Without Limits! Rock-n-Roll Nashville Olivia Coco ran 1:42 at the Rock n Roll Nashville Half Marathon to place in the top - [Top Races with Top Results - Santa Rosa, Wilma Dash, Pinehurst International and more](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/top-races-with-top-results-santa-rosa-wilma-dash-pinehurst-international/) - Be sure to VOTE for your fellow WOL athletes for our EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE or YODA ATHLETE of the Month! VOTE FOR YOUR MAY ATHLETES OF THE MONTH 70.3 SANTA ROSA What a magical weekend for Team Without Limits! From a beautiful, but cold swim, to an awesome scenic cycle and a flat and super - [Honoring our very own 'Women of Achievement' and incredible podium finishes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/honoring-our-very-own-women-of-achievement-and-incredible-podium-finishes/) - "Until you face your fears, you don't move to the other side where you find the power" Be sure to VOTE for your fellow WOL athletes for our EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE or YODA ATHLETE of the Month! VOTE FOR YOUR MAY ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Hound Hustle 10K Leah Blakeley has PR’d every race she's - [Youth New Hanover County & Mid-Eastern Championship Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/youth-new-hanover-county-mid-eastern-championship-results/) - New Hanover County Championship Girls 1600 Haley Smithwick -5:29 -Laney HS Kate Smith -6:13 -Cape Fear Academy Ruby McKain -6:20 -Coastal Christian Oliva Pasen -6:34 -Cape fear Academy Anna Grace Padula -6:38.13- Hanover Emily Cornwell - 6:40.50 -New Hanover Girls 300 hurdles Lexi Freas-54.74 -Coastal Christian HS Girls 3200 Cameron Smithwick- Laney -11:55.25 Anna Grace Padula -New Hanover -14:03.23 Ruby - [Without Limits partners with Eagle Point Golf Club for Championship Weekend](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-partners-with-eagle-point-golf-club-for-championship-weekend/) - Without Limits is proud to supply the Eagle Point Golf club's t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long sleeve tees for the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship held in Wilmington, NC! Without Limits is an athletic brand that pushes athletes to EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE of sport and life! - [OUR ATHLETES SPRINTED THROUGH WHITE LAKE, IRONMANS & 10Ks WITH EASE BRINGING HOME TONS OF PRs & AG WINS.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/our-athletes-sprinted-through-white-lake-ironmans-10ks-with-ease-bringing-home-tons-of-prs-ag-wins/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]“Strength doesn’t come from what you CAN do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. The Sweat. The Time. The Devotion…. It PAYS off!” Be sure to VOTE for your fellow WOL athletes for our EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE or YODA ATHLETE of - [Incredible March and April Races for Charleston Athletes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/incredible-march-and-april-races-for-charleston-athletes/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are NO LIMITS to what you can do!” Catch the Leprechan 5k We had an incredible team effort with lots of PRs and on overall 2nd by our very - [A mix of April Races ending with Boston! Wilmington Athletes continue to Shine](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/a-mix-of-april-races-ending-with-boston-wilmington-athletes-continue-to-shine/) - "Sometimes you need a lil' nudge in the right direction to keep you on the straight and narrow." Anyone above deserve to be the Embrace the Challenge or Yoda Athlete of the Month of March? Vote Below VOTE FOR YOUR MARCH ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Coach Brian Bohrer is Rockstar of the month!! Completing his - [2 Inspiring Stories from Without Limits Athletes](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2-inspiring-stories-from-without-limits-athletes/) - Dean Denning Dean showed up to practice just over 6 months ago and never had run a step. He wanted to improve his overall health by running. Dean's first practice was litterally 1 lap on the track of jogging the straights and walking the curve. Dean showed up to practice 2 to 3 times per - [Wrightsville Beach Marathon Results Blog](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wrightsville-beach-marathon-results-blog/) - Huge thank you to all of the volunteers, from the WOL athletes to your family and friends! We couldn’t do it without you. And while we are congratulating the athletes, let me Congratulate Holly Cunningham, Angela Leonard, Kathleen Lawless, Eddie Buchanan, Shawn Rhodes, Marla Engrahm, Mike Nichols and Ty Rabon for dedicating their entire day - [Wilmington Squad is Marching into March](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wilmington-squad-is-marching-into-march/) - ANTARCTICA MARATHON Charles Buckland finishes the hilly and windy and muddy Antarctica Marathon!!! What a huge achievement and an awesome adventure for this Without Limits Wildebeest! Charles Buckland, You are Without Limits! Cardinal Strut Tay Filer - Masters Overall winner - great training run for WB FULL 38:40 Alice Kassens - Masters Overall Female Winner - [It is a short month, but not short enough for some great February WoL Results!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/11901-2/) - VOTE FOR YOUR FEBRUARY ATHLETES OF THE MONTH RACE 13.1 Half Jennifer Barker: Proves to herself she still has it and can crush 13 miles! Pam Dieffenbauch: Getting in her long run with a little race as she trains for the London Marathon Myra Rasmussen: She’s coming back! Long run training done as a 13.1 - [Winter Racing and Training in Full Effect | Wilmington Team](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/winter-racing-and-training-in-full-effect-wilmington-team/) - The grandest event of the year, The Tour de Sufferlandria did not disappoint. A mythical 9 stage bike event that included 14 hours of cycling in 9 days. With videos like Angels, Igniter, It Seemed Like Thin Air, it was a memorable week. Congrats to our Cycling Rockstars: Lynda Smith, Holly Cunningham, Lisa Kerr, Erin - [What is Cycling FTP?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-is-cycling-ftp/) - What’s FTP? If you’ve been around folks who train with power on the bike, one term you’ve probably heard is FTP. So let’s break it down. First, we’ll look at the acronym. FTP stands for Functional Threshold Power. In simplest terms, FTP is the amount of power (measured in watts) that you can produce in - [January Kicks off with a Without Limits Bang!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/january-kicks-off-with-a-without-limits-bang/) - Lots of awesome life events starting off 2017! VOTE FOR YOUR ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Brian and Cassie Causey on the birth of handsome Jack Causey! Lots of happiness is headed your way. AND... Adam and Andrea Rose's birth of their baby boy Caleb! Congratulations to Harrison on his engagement to Rachel Quinn. - [Turkey Trots, IM Cozumel, Philly and more End of November Wilmington Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/turkey-trots-im-cozumel-philly-and-more-end-of-november-wilmington-results/) - Congrats to Karen Eckberg for her first post pregnancy half marathon. 1:23:00 got her 12th overall on a tough course in Philly! WOW! Ironman Cozumel Proving once again "Anything is Possible" Ironman Cozumel did not disappoint. With a swim against the current, sea lice, high winds, lost CO2s, borrowing spectators cell phones and more, it - [November Results blog, Tri's finish up, Running Fires up!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/november-results-blog-tris-finish-up-running-fires-up/) - Ironman Florida The Ironman of PR’s and First Timers!! What a day! Hey guys and gals, you are Ironman Rockstars! Patrick Horning: First Ironman!! Crushed his goal of sub 13 hours. 12:29!! Congrats Patrick. Grant Meyers: PR! Nick Rashid PR! Brad Southerland: First timer Ilene Schnall PR! Battleship Half Ben Schmidt - first half marathon - [Octobers Scary Awesome Blog | IRONMAN and More....](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/octobers-scary-awesome-blog-ironman-and-more/) - “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford Ironman NC Ironman 70.3 NC Renee Griffin Nicole Moss: First 70.3 Elizabeth Hinshaw: First Timer! Ray Caffee: First 70.3 Patrick Horning: First Timer! Katherine Cammack: First 70.3 Leanne Johnson Phillip Davis Lawrence Landrigan Mark Dillon Angela Leonard Lori Drake Wild - [Cadence on the Bike, and Why You Should Care](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/cadence-on-the-bike-and-why-you-should-care/) - One question that pops up all the time at the Computrainer lab is, “what cadence should I be riding at?” Well, that depends. Let’s start by defining what cadence is. Cadence refers to how many revolutions per minute (RPM’s) you make for one leg while riding. Therefore, if your right leg goes around 90 times - [Swim the Loop, Run for the Ta Tas,IMMD, Fall Road Races | Wilmington Team](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/swim-the-loop-run-for-the-ta-tasimmd-fall-road-races-wilmington-team/) - Chad Towne: YOU DID IT!!! Madame Pele hasn’t been kind and again this weekend she threw the competitors for a loop at Ironman Maryland, but Chad Towne responded with the grit and determination that he has put into the journey! Talking about peaking at the right time, he had his fastest bike split of the year - [Becoming a Yoda](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/becoming-a-yoda/) - To quote from Matt Dixon, “here is the headline news.” I love that line, don’t you because it clearly outlines what is important. So, here is the headline news on how to become a Yoda on race day! 1. Don’t try. Do. “Do or do not… there is no try.” Or as triathletes like to - [WOL Team Workout, Fall Running Season has begun!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/im-chatty-wol-team-workout-fall-running-season-has-begun-too/) - Ironman Chattanooga Chattanooga posted it's hottest September 25th in over 100 years and it happened on Ironman Day. Who knew? Proving yet again that the Ironman day is full of challenges (and some beyond our control), Without Limits athletes stepped to the starting line and gave it everything they had. With the temperatures rising above - [White Lake, Boston Qualifiers, WB TRI and more Spectacular September Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/white-lake-boston-qualifiers-wb-tri-and-more-spectacular-september-results/) - White Lake Half Congrats to Coach Tom 1st overall 4:19 on a Hot day - "This was a great trial run for me for IMNC 70.3, I am glad I went through the motions of the distance and learn 3 specific things I needed to modify before my A race. #1 Pre-race nutrition, #2 I - [Alcatraz, Timberman, Lake Norman | Wilmington Shines](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/alcatraz-timberman-lake-norman-wilmington-shines/) - Great day at the Lake Norman Tri. Fun time and challenging course. Good group and just what the Tri Doctor ordered! Brought home a little hardware too! Great job to all WOL peeps! Coach Brian took 3rd in his age group, Walt Greer longest Tri to date! Marla bringing home some hardware with 2nd AG. Congrats - [August Wilmington Team Blog | Read to see what commitment and consistency can do for you!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/august-wilmington-team-blog-read-to-see-what-commitment-and-consistency-can-do-you-for/) - Can you imagine getting motivated without all of “us” around to help? Well, two superstars had some solid races: Shay Hutchings found the San Fran hills to be a great way to show off his bike speed in his first Tri since surgery. The Oakland Triathlon Festival was a great way to start the new - [Team Work is the Theme For this July Blog](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/team-work-is-the-theme-for-this-july-blog/) - Tri Span Record temps did not stop these folks from jumping in the 34th annual Tri Span 10K and 5K. Jaime Whitmer - 1st place overall PR 16:22 Ashley Frank- 1st place AG win! Sue Bark - 10K Shawn Horton - 10K Dakota Fosky - 5K Anthony Enoch - 10K 10 min PR over last - [Charleston Results Blog – April/May/June 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-results-blog-aprilmayjune-2016/) - It has been awhile since our last update from the Without Limits Charleston team, but that doesn't mean they haven't been busy! The team continues to grow with athletes targeting a wide range of goals and events. Some of our athletes are building a foundation with their running and fitness, some are tackling new events and distances, - [Wilmington Races into June!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wilmington-races-into-june/) - "Belief in limits creates limited people. DON'T LIVE BY LIMITS, LIVE BY POSSIBILITIES! Constantly question what others might say about what you can't do, where you can't go. If you want it bad enough, are willing work hard enough, and refuse to take no for an answer then you will always accomplish much more than - [How Without Limits Coaches Embrace the Challenge!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-without-limits-coaches-embrace-the-challenge/) - Matt Wisthoff A few years back, I was given the opportunity to race for a team in the Bundesliga Triathlon Series (an elite German tri series). All of the races in this series are ITU elite style draft legal format, which I had experience in over the years, so I was excited, but also - [June Kicks off with Tons of Endurance Team Success!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/june-kicks-off-with-tons-of-endurance-team-success/) - Raleigh 70.3 Raleigh was a scorcher this year and it went one way or the other with athletes at this race. While tough, the positives that come out of the event are life lessons. Failure to reach a goal for some is part of long term success and part of the process! Good work! Tim - [Team Chatty 70.3 Recap and More End of May Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/team-chatty-70-3-recap-and-more-end-of-may-results/) - "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." --Andrew Carnegie Team IM Chatty 70.3 Lawrence Landrigan: Coastal Sports Tour Entrepreneur Shawn Rhodes: 5 min PR! Bringin the heat of Texas to - [May 2016 Wilmington Team Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/may-2016-wilmington-team-results/) - BIG Congrats to Ryan Bartch for finishing Vietnam Ironman 70.3! The temperature was 108 at 10:30am on race day. You did it with insanely hot weather, nice work man :) Windy Christy and Whitney Collins double up and complete the Bike-To-Build 64-miler on Saturday and Jordan Lake 1.2 mile race followed by a 6 - [USA Triathlon Pink Ladies Triathlon Clinic](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/usa-triathlon-pink-ladies-triathlon-clinic/) - Paint the Town Pink with Michellie Jones, Without Limits and the Pink Ladies The color pink brings together the energy and power of red and the openness and completeness of white. We are powerful USAT10SanctionedEventsladies working towards a respect and admiration for all women that jump into the sport of triathlon while sharing our openness - [White Lake, Tarheel 10, End of April Results | Wilmington](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/white-lake-tarheel-10-end-of-april-results-wilmington/) - London Marathon Pam Keenan: Raising money and conquering yet another of the majors! Rockstar! White Lake Half Iron Andy McVey: 20 mins faster than the Charleston Half Iron the weekend before. Used this race as a training day to refresh the process of moving through transition and working on race day nutrition. A very successful - [Mid April Results | Wilmington Crew](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/mid-april-results-wilmington-crew/) - Boston Marathon: Boston brought similar conditions to the warm conditions of 2012. Even though it wasn’t nearly that hot, it was dry and the sun was beating down on the runners along with a nice head wind. That made for some tough conditions for our athletes Monday. Phillip Davis and Erin Hogston had the 2 - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #12 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-12-charleston/) - The #WithoutLimitsChallenge is complete! On Saturday, Siobhan and Tara toed the line at the 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run. The race was a culmination of their 12-week journey as a Without Limits team member. Follow the links below to see how they documented each week of their challenge. Introducing Tara Introducing Siobhan Week 1 Week - [GHS Half, Azalea, Cardinal Strut | Wilmington is shakin' it up!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/ghs-half-azalea-cardinal-strut-wilmington-is-shakin-it-up/) - GHS Half Marathon Congrats to coach Tom for battling to a 4th place overall finish in a tough field running 1:10:03 on tired legs. Tim Nichols with a breakthrough 1:12 half finish and Christa Iammarino getting 5th with a 1:22:45 on tired legs. Barb Kornegay ran a PR of 2:09 for 13.1 miles Congrats to - [50+ Personal Bests | Quintiles Marathon Weekend Results 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/50-personal-bests-quintiles-marathon-weekend-results-2016/) - The Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon is more than just a race for the Without Limits team, it is a team effort to put the race on and help each other succeed! We saw so many people helping each other and cheering each other on. What an incredible experience, with 102 WOL Athletes racing, we had - [Charleston Results Blog – March 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-results-blog-march-2016/) - The Without Limits Charleston team only competed in a few events in March, but at each of those events we had multiple teammates in action. At Peyton's Wild and Wacky 5k Ultra, we had three teammates participate in a 50k relay. Jacci Patterson, Siobhan Maize, and Tara Marlowe battled heat, mud (lots of it!), and tired legs - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #11 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-11-charleston/) - In comparison to other sports, running doesn't require a lot of gear. With that said, there are certainly lots of products out there that make it more enjoyable, keep you comfortable, or promote recovery. This week we asked our Without Limits challengers Siobhan and Tara about their favorite running gear. Siobhan Maize I was asked about - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #10 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-10-charleston/) - In this week's update of the #WithoutLimitsChallenge, our challengers Siobhan and Tara talk about their experience joining the Without Limits team and community. Siobhan and Tara are just over two weeks out from the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k and are benefiting from the support of their teammates. Siobhan Maize I have really enjoyed joining the - [Charleston Results Blog - February 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-results-blog-february-2016/) - Without Limits Charleston athletes carried their momentum from January into February. Some teammates had their 'A' races of the training cycle and others tuned up for goal races in March. We also welcomed new teammates in February. At the Save the Light Half Marathon on Folly Beach, Joe Cristaldi ran his first race as a new father and - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #9 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-9-charleston/) - Our challengers are less than a month out from the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k. The Bridge Run will be a test of their fitness and their improvement made during the #WithoutLimitsChallenge. However, this week we focus on the process rather than the end result by asking Tara and Siobhan what they have been working on - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #7 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-7-charleston/) - One of the most important things an endurance athlete can do when training or racing is maintain a positive dialogue in their head. There are lots of factors that are out of an athlete's control, but something we can control is our attitude. This week we asked our challengers if they have any inspirational quotes - [Run for Ray and Several Half Marathon Results | February Results Blog](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/9285-2/) - Congratulations to TWO pretty awesome Rockstars, Kathleen Lawless and Jeff Roseborough who jumped into the Charlotte 10 Miler and conquered the hills. Kathleen is the epitome of resilience and has been patient and coming back slowly. She is now seeing how being healthy and strong is paying off while Jeff is on his way to - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #6 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-6-charleston/) - Endurance athletes are creatures of habit. We get in a routine with our training and often forget exactly why we started, or better yet, why we continue to train and strive to reach our goals. Motivations vary from one athlete to another, but it is helpful for every athlete to understand their "Why?", the true purpose - [Southern Tour, WB 10K, Late January Early February 2016 Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/southern-tour-wb-10k-late-january-early-february-2016-results/) - "Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." --Mattie Stepanek Daytona Half Marathon Doug Wheeler: 17th OA and 4th AG Brian Causey: 7th OA and 2nd Masters Austin Half Marathon Shannon Maus - 1:38:00 Huge PR at Age 56 years young. - Shannon did the January Austin, - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #5 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-5-charleston/) - Regardless of your experience level and background in endurance sports, there is always more to learn. By working with a coach and joining the Without Limits team, our two #WithoutLimitsChallenge participants have been exposed to new types of training. This week we asked our challengers what they have learned so far in the challenge and if they - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #4 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-4-charleston/) - Our challengers are already a month into the #WithoutLimitsChallenge! Tara and Siobhan, like many of their Without Limits teammates, are training for the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k in early April. This week we check in with them to ask how they are feeling after four weeks of Without Limits Training. Tara Marlowe This first month - [Charleston Results Blog - January 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/charleston-results-blog-january-2016/) - 2016 is off to a great start for our Charleston athletes! In many parts of the country, January is part of the racing off-season. In South Carolina, it's the perfect weather to race. Our athletes raced from 5k up to 50k last month. Harbison Trail 50k Jon Barrows continued his prep for the upcoming Hallucination - [Without Limits Challenge – Week #3 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-3-charleston/) - Week 3 for the #WithoutLimitsChallenge in Charleston has concluded and our challengers are starting to adapt to the new training. Siobhan and Tara are currently training for the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k in April. This week we asked our challengers what their favorite experiences are from the challenge thus far. Siobhan Maize Thus far - [Without Limits Challenge - Week #2 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-2-charleston/) - Week 2 for the #WithoutLimitsChallenge in Charleston is in the books. Among other goals, our participants are training for the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k in April. This week we asked our challengers what motivates them for their training. A common theme? FAMILY. Siobhan Maize Without sounding like too much of a cliche, My inspiration - [Without Limits Challenge - Week #1 (Charleston)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenge-week-1-charleston/) - Our #WithoutLimitsChallenge participants in Charleston recently completed their first week of training for the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k in April. Check out what they have to say about the first week! Tara Marlowe My first week of training has been great. I am really enjoying the workouts. In this first week I was really challenged - [The First Results Blog of 2016](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-first-results-blog-of-2016/) - You don't define ‪#‎withoutlimits‬ with words, you define it with actions and doing what you say you are going to do. Last May of 2015, Shawn Wellersdick was getting 7 weeks of Chemo and Radiation. Today he runs a PR of 3:10:59 and is going to BOSTON! We are all proud of you Shawn! ‪#‎embracethechallenge‬ - [The Coach's View on Racing](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-coachs-view-on-racing/) - We asked our coaches what their view on how an athlete should incorporate racing into their training cycle. Here are a few great insights on the subject: Sami: The Art of Racing…Have you ever read the Art of Racing in the Rain? One of the best takeaways from that book is “that which you - [Without Limits Challenger Tara Marlowe](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenger-tara-marlowe/) - Introducing our 2nd Without Limits Challenger from Charleston: Tara Marlowe! Read a little about Tara below. We look forward to following her progress over the next 12 weeks as she takes part in the #WithoutLimitsChallenge What is your overall background – age, where are you from and family life? I am 30 years old and I - [Without Limits Challenger Siobhan Maize](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenger-siobhan-maize/) - Introducing our 1st Without Limits Challenger from Charleston: Siobhan Maize! Read a little about Siobhan below. We look forward to following her progress over the next 12 weeks as she takes part in the #WithoutLimitsChallenge What is your overall background – age, where are you from and family life? I am 44 years old, married to John - [First WOL Charleston Results Blog!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/first-wol-charleston-results-blog/) - Without Limits Charleston launched in mid-October, but the growing team has already posted some impressive results during the Fall 2015 racing season! Here are some of the highlights from November and December: Several WOL Charleston athletes competed on Thanksgiving Day. Most competed in the Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble in Downtown Charleston. In one - [Without Limits Challenger Jeremy Reynolds](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenger-jeremy-reynolds/) - Introducing our 2nd Without Limits Challenger Jeremy Reynolds! Read a little about Jeremy below..... What is your overall background – age, where are you from and family life? I grew up ion Southern California playing baseball and volleyball as a high school kid. Eventually I joined the Airforce and met my Wife Shannon there. Shannon was - [The Last Results Blog for 2015! Merry Christmas](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-last-results-blog-for-2015-merry-christmas/) - Marcy and Allie both won their age groups at the Bill Craig 5K within their 12 mile run! Bryan Haas PRed at the Durham Half Marathon with a 1:36 - 6 min PR and that was 12 hours after returning from Paris! He just beat the Jet Lag! Awesome work Haas, we miss you here - [Without Limits Challenger Tracy Bua Smith](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-challenger-tracy-smith/) - Introducing our first Without Limits Challenger Tracy Bua Smith! Check out Tracy's interview below..... What is your overall background – age, where are you from and family life? Tracy was born and raised in Wilmington, which to us was a suprise, we don't meet people who are actually from here often:) She is 40 years - [Coach Sami's 12 Days of Christmas Workout](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-samis-12-days-of-christmas-workout/) - Christmas Day is coming and many people will be focused on family, food and fun, but why not take a quick break for some exercise. Grab the kids and enjoy The 12 Days of Christmas (yep...do this just like the song, "On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge - [We Run Hard - And Then We Gave Thanks!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/we-run-hard-and-then-we-give-thanks/) - Jenny Perrottet -Won her age group in all four events at her swim meet in California. SheI won the 200 back overall, and placed second overall in the 1500 (PR), 400 free (PR) and 50 fly (PR). Even split the 400 and 200 back as well. 3 PRs and 1 very close to my PR. - [Running Through the Age Groups - OTILLO 2015](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/running-through-the-age-groups-otillo-2015/) - Mary Margaret McEachern Wilmington, NC Slow is Smooth, and Smooth is Fast! This column departs from my usual because, frankly, this is about an unusual – no, virtually impossible! -- feat which was accomplished with absolute aplomb by my incredible and talented running coach, Kristen Smith Jeno, and her good friend, super-runner Jennifer (“Jenny”) Perrottet. - [Coach Sami’s Tips for the Triathlon “Prep” Season](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-samis-tips-for-the-triathlon-prep-season/) - Triathlon season is like cooking: Make a grocery list = Dream Big! Organize the food and equipment needed = Plan the race schedule and look at your schedule of life to determine want you can realistically accomplish with all of your other life commitments. Prep the meal = Get ready to start the “true” training - [Ironman Florida, Battleship Half, Challenge Florida and more from November...](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/ironman-florida-battleship-half-challenge-florida-and-more-from-november/) - Ironman Florida It was another awesome day in the Ironman World and we welcome 6 new athletes to the Ironman Fold. On a non-wetsuit day in Florida it was a great day for racing (because any day you can race is a great day). The TriWarriors headed back to Florida with TWO new members. Bryan Maynor - [Last Week in October 2015 WOL-ILM Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/last-week-in-october-2015-wol-ilm-results/) - Charles Buckland: HE'S BACK! Peak to Creek Marathon and on his Birthday. What a way to spend your birthday doing something that he loves and spending time with Wendy! You Rock Charles. Renee Zukerman: Boston Qualified!!! 3:58:24. Perfect pacing Rockstar and we have time to get faster before you register for 2017!! Awesome - [BIG WEEKEND! PPD Beach2battleship | Weekend Road Races](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/big-weekend-ppd-beach2battleship-weekend-road-races/) - PPD Beach2Battleship FULL Distance 140.6 miles Lawrence Landrigan - if you wanted to witness a perfectly executed race, you would have seen Lawrence Landrigan's 9:48 full Iron Distance on Saturday. Not only was this over an hour PR, but every aspect of Lawrences race got an A+. This would be like golfing a 65 for - [Kona Ironman, Run for the TaTas, Louisville, Chicago and More!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kona-ironman-run-for-the-tatas-louisville-chicago-and-more/) - Coach Sami was on the Big Island for the Big Dance at the Kona Ironman World Championship this weekend. Not even the wind, or the heat could stop her. She is a true example of what you can accomplish with hard work and never giving up or giving in. Watching her work with her athletes - [Ironman Chatty, Augusta, Swim the Loop, and More Road Races, Fall Racing in Full Effect](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/ironman-chatty-augusta-swim-the-loop-and-more-road-races-fall-racing-in-full-effect/) - Alex Ryan 4th overall in Myrtle Beach Sprint 1st in AG Brooks Smith take 1st place AG in a trail 8k. Brooks never gets discouraged and always finds the silver lining in every race. Allie was 18th overall female and 2nd master in a 10K up north in 39:35 - a great strength race! Michael - [It's a Balancing Act!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/its-a-balancing-act/) - As Runners and triathletes we focus on swimming, biking, running, strength, nutrition, flexibility, and recovery, but I challenge you to consider adding balance work to your schedule. Why and how you might ask? Both easy answers…Why? Well, running is essentially a one-foot balancing act. Think about it: when you are running, you are airborne or - [WB World Championships, Worlds and more fall running results!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wb-world-championships-worlds-and-more-fall-running-results/) - ..."Believing in myself is not something that comes naturally for me. Training for a half marathon and running regularly started the process of changing those thought patterns in my head. Instead of thinking I can't, I started thinking that not only I could, but I would and will. Having my family and friends screaming my - [ÖTILLÖ | White Lake | Fall Racing Season Begins with a Bang!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/otillo-white-lake-fall-racing-season-begins-with-a-bang/) - Coach Kristen Smith and Jenny Perrottet took 7th in the world at the ÖTILLÖ swim/run world championships in Sweden which consisted of broken swimming and running from island to island totaling 10K(6.2 miles) of swimming and 41 miles of running. WOW! This is WITHOUT LIMITS! White Lake Olympic Alex Ryan our marine athlete who trained on - [Coach Sami is less than a month from Kona Ironman World Championships!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-sami-is-less-than-a-month-from-kona-ironman-world-championships/) - Oh, my gosh! That picture says it all. It has been a year of planning, thinking, talking nicely to my knee, talking nicely to Charlie, talking nicely to all of my training buddies, biking, swimming, running, working out with Britt, having massages by Sharon, PT visits to Doug at Shoreline, and racing and enjoying the - [The 2nd Half of August 2015 Recap](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-2nd-half-of-august-2015-recap/) - Wayne Dyer was a huge inspiration for having a positive mindset. Wayne was a runner and he related a lot of life to endurance sports! If you get the chance, pick up a Wayne Dyer book or book on tape, it will "Change the way you look at things, and then the things you look - [Coach Kristen on Swimming Long and Her Upcoming Adventures!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-kristen-on-swimming-long-and-her-upcoming-adventures/) - One of my favorite things as a coach is getting to learn new things. This year has and will be full of adventurous learning. Earlier in the year, I had the privilege to take over the LMSC Coaches Chair for North Carolina under US Master’s Swimming. I hope to bring coaches together so we can - [Nationals, Lake Logan, Steelhead and more....](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/nationals-lake-logan-steelhead-and-more/) - Mary Margaret raced the Summer Sizzler 10K and had a comeback PR :) She did 45:23, 4th OA and first in in AG and first in Master's. Walt Greer also PRed even though the course was short, with the adjustment, he still crushed his old time! Congrats to Jim Finley, 4th in age group. Congrats - [August comes in with a Bang! Results and Accolades](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/august-comes-in-with-a-bang-results-and-accolades/) - Ironman Boulder Congrats to the Without Limits Boulder Team getting 3rd in the Division IV Ironman Club! Coach Brian rolls in with an 11:17 and it was his 6th Ironman. Up next for him Ironman #7 Chattanooga Congrats to Steve White for breaking 13 in his first IM, now headed to IM Maryland in October. - [Mid July Results | Wilmington](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/mid-july-results-wilmington/) - "Just think.....it could be a high of 27 with a wind chill of 2" Jenny 2.0- 1st OA female at Stumpy Creek International Caroline Kratz - 4th OA female in 2 mile OW swim and Allie Kassens did awesome in her first OW swim in Raleigh! Congrats to Thom porter for conquering the - [Independence Weekend of Training and Racing](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/independence-weekend-of-training-and-racing/) - The Team of Tay Filer, Tom Clifford, Tim Nichols, Jenny Perrottet and Erin Hogston took home $2750 at the Island Independence 5K through the team award and individual Awards. Tom and Jenny won and Tim and Erin took 3rd overall. Mary Margaret also won her age group here with a great time! Congrats to Barb - [How Stress Affects the Plan | Weekend Results June 20/21](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-stress-affects-the-plan-weekend-results-june-2021/) - Ahhhh…The stress of Life, Weather, Food and More... Ever wonder how a coach comes up with a training plan for you? Well, it’s based on the theory of adaptation. You apply a stimulus and through a series of changes the body adapts. The process is actually very complex through muscular changes, cellular changes, and thorough - [Team Results Mid June 2015](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/team-results-mid-june-2015/) - Phillip Davis tackeled his first race of the season at the Greenwood Olympic Tri. 2:48:10 2nd in Age Group. Doug Wheeler also competed but Landscaping got the best of him coming in exausted. Couldn't catch Phillip this time! Sherman Criner headed to Raleigh to run a half marathon on his treck toward his big - [Mid May Without Limits Updates - Earned Personal Bests!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/mid-may-without-limits-updates-earned-personal-bests/) - "Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." ~ Newt Gingrich Michael Enz - 4 PRs set over the last 6 months as a master. The half marathon, Marathon, 5K and ending with the most recent, his 10K in 36:50 Karen Eckberg - 30:16 - [Chattanooga, Carolina Beach Double, More May Team Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/chattanooga-carolina-beach-double-more-may-team-results/) - "This is a year beyond expectations and I am blessed to be able to work with athletes who inspire me daily. Chatty 70.3 came together perfectly. I had my special Coach Dave's Girls bracelet on my right wrist always and this has never come off since a very special friend gave that to me (Never - [Without Limits Team Results April into May](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-team-results-april-into-may/) - Lawrence Landigan traveled to St. Anthonys International triathlon which is one of the biggest triathlons in the Southeast! Way to represent and get 12th in your age group! Matt Wisthoff also traveled to St. Anthony's. Unfortunately a sinus infection and a nagging knee injury kept him from a performance he was satisfied with. Part - [Boston, Charleston, Oak Island Team Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/boston-charleston-oak-island-team-results/) - "Happy are those who dream dreams and are willinig to pay the price to make them come true" ~Leon Joseph Cardinal Suenens Boston Marathon Without Limits had 12 athletes compete in the 119 edition of the Boston Marathon. 10 of those athletes were first time Boston runners and what an incredible weekend it was. - [Quintiles WB Marathon Results and Much Much More!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/quintiles-wb-marathon-results-and-much-much-more/) - "Life is filled with so many exciting twists and turns. Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. Experience the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive." What an experience it - [Tri-Season begins and Peak Running Races are Upon Us](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/tri-season-begins-and-peak-running-races-are-upon-us/) - Congratulations to Ilene Schnall in her first ever 10K bringing home 3rd in AG. For someone who says they never podium in running, well, time to start believing Ilene!! Good luck in her first tri of the season next week at the Las Olas Triathlon. Ilene was remarking on the heat in Florida for the - [Financial Prosperity Without Limits](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/financial-prosperity-without-limits/) - by David Dupont Financial Advisor |RBC Wealth Management When I’m running, biking, or swimming, I find myself with a lot of time to think. For me, getting lost in my thoughts makes the workout go smoother and faster. Like most people, my thoughts generally run through the typical range of topics – kids, family, relationships, - [We Train to Race and Race to Train - Great Weekend!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/train-race-race-train-great-weekend/) - Ray Underhill spent the last two years of his life battling a chordoma brain tumor. Despite the conditions debilitating effects, Ray maintained the kindness and strength he was known for. He was an example to his family and to his friends of what it means to be a father, a husband, and a friend. Throughout - [Myrtle Beach, Uwharrie, Whistle Pig, Masters Swim , Run-In Series - Results Galore!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/masters-swim-championships-epic-run-whistle-pig/) - "When they’re used correctly, your failures hold very valuable lessons for you, lessons that contain the ultimate keys to your success. Failures provide you with valuable information about your weaknesses, about what you did wrong, about what you need to work on for next time. This kind of feedback is absolutely critical to you getting - [Athletes Shine at Beethoven 15K, Texas Half and Atlanta Hot Chocolate](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/athletes-shine-beethoven-15k-texas-half-atlanta-hot-chocolate/) - Texas 13.1 Shannon Maus traveled to Texas and had an awesome race with a time of 1:39:15 2nd overall in age group! REPRESENTING! Beethoven 15K Tim Nichols and Jenny Perrettet took overall male and female. Tim Nichols 52:14 PR Erik Rassmussen - 52:54 2nd overall Jenny Perrettet 53:32 PR Adam Rose 1:00:45 - 2nd Age - [Disney Dopey Challenge and Charleston Marathon/Half](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/disney-dopey-challenge-charleston-marathonhalf/) - Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes it meaningful. Disney Dopey Challenge Congrats to Phillip Davis and Doug Wheeler for completed the crazy Dopey Challenge. This consists of the 5K Thursday, 10K Friday, Half Marathon Saturday and Marathon Sunday. WHAT???!!!! Yea, it is dopey alright, amazingly dopey! These guys did awesome. - [New Years Romp Team Results, Bring on 2015](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/new-years-romp-team-results-bring-2015/) - New Years Romp 10K and 5K In the 5K Congrats to Tim Winslow PR 21:18 and Age Group Winner 50-59 Shelley Malloy PR 21:42 and 1st overall female Tanya Kulisz 1st race under WOL 22:51 Jack Carroll - 25:09 Lauren Stephenson 33:23 In the 10K 1st overall Tim Nicholes with a post collegiate PR of - [2014 By The Numbers](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2014-numbers-coach-sami/) - It's been an amazing year! I’m not sure if there was anything useful to be said that I didn’t say in person to everyone, but here’s some pretty cool info that puts everything we do into perspective. Understand that as an athlete, I don’t have a power meter. I rarely wear my Garmin and I’m usually with - [Coach Brian Bohrer on Setting Goals and Overcoming Adversity](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-spotlight-brian-bohrer/) - I have been a Triathlon and Running Coach since 2009. I love helping people reach their goals. I know what it is like to start at the bottom of the pile (when it come to physical fitness). As a matter of fact, I was 70 pounds overweight, a smoker and living a very sedentary lifestyle back in - [Kiawah Half/Full, Jingle Bell 5K, J.O. Cross Country Nationals](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kiawah-halffull-jingle-bell-5k-j-o-cross-country-nationals/) - Kiawah Island Half and Full Marathon Jenny Perrettet - 1st overall female PR of 1:18:36 Jennifer Lazarski - Goal sub 1:40 - actual time 1:35!!! Wow, we will miss you Jen as you head to DC for travel nursing Tracy McCullen - 1:38:00 great marathon training, keep up the good work Tracy. Anthony Enoch - [Thanksgiving Races and Big PR's to Kick off December!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/thanksgiving-races-big-prs-kick-december/) - When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. ~Tecumseh GREENVILLE'S ROCKIN' Without a doubt the best showing our Greenville Team has shown - [From Cancer to Breaking New Limits, Meet Brian Thomas](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/road-warriors-without-limits/) - Have you ever heard of the celebrity Brian Thomas? He has 1500 friends on facebook and a few hundred twitter and instagram followers. He has his own foundation like all the other celebs do. I mean 1500 friends compares to Justin Biebers 76,000,000 friends on facebook. Wait what? 1500 to 76,000,000? Ok I get - [Blog: Philly Half, Full 8K, Norfolk Half, Seaside 5K and Hampstead 8K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/philly-seaside-hamstead-norfolk/) - Each one of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we will go with the rest of our lives. To experience the adventure, or be limited by the fear of it. Without Limits had athletes all over the southeast this weekend - [JO State Championships, Vegas, ThunderRoad, Richmond, Old Glory 50K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/junior-olympic-state-championships/) - “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're the lion or a gazelle-when the sun - [Run, Roll and Stroll, Savannah RnR, USATF Youth, Bald Head, Paris Mountain](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/run-roll-stroll-savannah-rock-n-roll/) - "Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable." ~Phillip Stanhope Savannah Rock and Roll Half and Full Marathon Congrats to Tara Martine for her - [IM Florida, Battleship Half Marathon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/im-florida-battleship-half-marathon/) - "A man who conquers himself, is greater than one who conquers a thousand men in battle" Ironman Florida The 2014 Ironman Florida was a big weekend for the Without Limits Team. We had many new athletes heading to Panama City to conquer their first 140.6 however the weather had other plans. WTC had to - [Race Results PPD Beach2battleship, MCM, Spinx and More](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/october-race-results-ppd-beach2battleship/) - "All of you have stories, all of you have goals and obstacles that you have overcome, all of you have reasons for doing it that are much bigger then the race itself just like i do. I feel very humbled and blessed to be a part of such a great group of athletes" ~Tim Nichols - [2014 Swim the Loop Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2014-swim-loop-results/) - Here are the 2014 Swim the Loop and Mott's Channel Sprint Overall Results OVERALL - MOTT'S CHANNEL SPRINT OVERALL - SWIM THE LOOP - [2014 October 4 & 5 Results - Pinehurst, Ta Tas 5K and More](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2014-october-4-5-results/) - THERE WILL BE OBSTACLES, THERE WILL BE DOUBTERS, THERE WILL BE MISTAKES, BUT WITH HARD WORK, YOU ARE WITHOUT LIMITS! Carolina Beach Half / Woodrow Wilson Half/ Wineglass Marathon/ Philly 5K Michael Enz - Qualified for NYC Marathon with a PR Half 1:22:10 during marathon training. Awesome race Michael Angela Sekely - Reached her goal breaking - [Augusta 70.3, IMCHOO and Oktoberfest 15K Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/endurance-team-results/) - Endurance Team Results Another great day on an epic weekend of racing. We had several athletes down in Augusta, Georgia competing in the 70.3 distance and Coach Sami and athlete Taryn Fimiani headed to Chattanooga for the full Ironman. These are all races part of the lifelong journey. Congrats to Coach Sami completing her 11th - [Wrightsville Beach Triathlon Results](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/endurance-team-results-wrightsville-beach-triathlon/) - "If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them"- Bruce Lee We had some awesome results from the Wrightsville Beach Triathlon this - [Don't Sleep to Sleep... SLEEP TO RECOVER!!!!!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/dont-sleep-to-sleep-sleep-to-recover/) - We all know the importance of sleep… or do we? Sleep is still one of the most misunderstood aspects of recovery in human beings today. It is unexplainable by scientific research why the human body will eventually die without the critical replenishing factor of sleep. Aside from the fact that we know we will die - [Spinx Marathon Training Update](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/spinx-marathon-training-update/) - 100% Humidity 100% of the time on a busy week schedule with 1000 miles of travel! My training this week was not as effective as I would have hoped but what I am beginning to learn in the world of adult running is that priories are essential in balancing a life that we all want - [Are you riding your bike efficiently?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/are-you-really-riding-your-bike/) - It really has been awesome coaching triathletes, cyclists and both new and experienced riders. Cycling can be tricky, especially when you first start out on the bike, but we have been able to really teach athletes how to ride, not just move the pedals around and observe forward motion. There are so many things - [A Reminder About Running in Heat and Humidity](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/a-reminder-about-running-in-heat-and-humidity/) - Just a reminder for runners trying to perform in the heat and humidity. Expect your paces to slow down, you have heard this before, but it is good to hear it again. Sweat helps us stay cool through evaporation. When it is humid, your sweat does not evaporate as easily, keeping your core body temp - [How to Keep your training MOJO](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/how-to-keep-your-training-mojo/) - As an endurance coach, I develop a great long term relationship with many athletes. The athletes I see are of all ages and from all different backgrounds. Some have a background in running or triathlons and some have never played a sport in their life. It is fun, interesting, and an experience! Here is one - [Without Limits Wins Coastal Small Business Award!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-wins-coastal-small-business-award/) - Without Limits is proud to have won the Wilmington Business Journal's coastal small business award for products and services. We are proud to have earned this with so many other great companies out there. Our team of coaches and apparel partners and all of our clients are the ones who have made this possible. We - [WOL DIVAS](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-divas/) - WOL Divas rock the house. Holly Cunningham 2 min PR; Mitzie Isear 1st half marathon with pacer Pam Keenan who placed 2nd in AG! Hillary Taylor 3rd AG in the 5k! Everyone was a Rockstar on a super hot and Pink kinda day! Diva rockstars!' - [Paul Quam loses 30lbs and on his way to more!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/paul-quam-loses-30lbs-and-on-his-way-to-more/) - Paul Quam joined WOL 3 months ago and has lost a huge amount of weight. You can find him in the pool, compu-trainer lab, and level 2 running practices... congrats on the huge achievement and the best is still to come - [The Definition of Without Limits to Matt Hammersmith](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-definition-of-without-limits-to-matt-hammersmith/) - [Challenging my Limits....From New York to Myrtle Beach to Directing Quintiles WB to Boston.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/challenging-my-limits-from-new-york-to-myrtle-beach-to-directing-quintiles-wb-to-boston/) - Challenging my Limits....From New York to Myrtle Beach to Directing Quintiles WB to Boston. It has been awhile since I have been able to sit down and write, #1 because I am not much of a writer, and #2 busy is a calm word for the last few months. I knew back in September that - [What Are Participants Saying About Without Limits Apparel - Check out this Facebook Post!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-are-participants-saying-about-without-limits-apparel-check-out-this-facebook-post/) - Post by PPD Beach2Battleship. - [Control.....What are you trying to Control?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/control-what-are-you-trying-to-control/) - You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. - Brian Tracey It has been particularly cold this year in many areas of the country. But do we have control of - [Opportunities by Jon Carne](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/599-2/) - I often wonder sometimes how the phrase "being in the right place at the right time" came into being.. Who was the first person to utter those words and why.. Sometimes when good things happen we can get caught up in the moment and think we... had participation in the opportunity vs making the most - [What is SET GOALS NOT LIMITS?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/what-is-set-goals-not-limits/) - Goal setting involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-targeted (S.M.A.R.T ) goals Limit - a point beyond which your mind or body say's it is not possible to go Throughout our life we have always learned to set a goal. This could be a goal in sports, it could be to pass a test, - [POD CAST Without Limits on 95.9FM. Listen In!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/pod-cast-without-limits-on-95-9fm-listen-in/) - Listen to Tom Clifford discuss how to think positive and get into the new year without resolutions, but with a new lifestyle! - [Happy New Year!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/happy-new-year/) - Here's to 2014. Without Limits, the brand, represents our experiences, relationships, triumphs and failures. We want you to join us on the journey of setting goals… NOT LIMITS. - [Taking that Extra Day off Can Pay off!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/taking-that-extra-day-off-can-pay-off/) - Check out this video blog post about taking that extra day off. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101333452133334&l=9118284461479381573 - [Cold Weather Running - How can this lead to Overtraining and Injury?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/cold-weather-running-how-can-this-lead-to-overtraining-and-injury/) - The temps are falling along with the paces of most runners. There is no doubt that running in temperatures below 60 degrees makesrunning feel easier and effortless. Times come down, resistance to fatigue is higher, your body can cool itself, and overall it seems less stressful on your body. But wait, is it? When the - [Coach Tom Makes Runners World!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coach-tom-makes-runners-world/) - Check out the DECEMBER ISSUE of Runners World. Tom gives his Tips on how to incorporate walking intervals into training from beginner to Elite. PED Xing means Pedestrian Crossing. The articles subject was an overall way to lesson the impact of running and add in walking intervals into training. - [Off Season Blog by Coach Brian](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/off-season-blog-by-coach-brian/) - What's Next?? Off season and staying healthy and motivated! Been thinking a lot lately about off-season and what to do with this time. Been reading a lot and seems to be a pretty hot topic in the endurance world at this this time of the year: As a coach and an athlete I think that - [](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/515-2/) - Our friends made the cover of a magazine!!!! Well, it was unofficial, but pretty cool. The Gonzalez's dedication to their family, their fitness and there positive attitude shows their ability to think above and beyond themselves. They are Without Limits! - [Jay Is Without Limits](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/jay-is-without-limits/) - Our friend Jay got our Poster signed by runners here in Wilmington, NC. Jay was helping a neighbor cut down a tree in Boone, NC and the tree fell the wrong way and hit him square on. Jay is a runner, but was told he will probably never walk again. The thing about Jay, is - [Trysports and Run for the Ta Tas Tees. Can't Beat Em!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/trysports-and-run-for-the-ta-tas-tees-cant-beat-em/) - Do you Believe Achieve? Check out Trysports locations around the region. Charlotte, Mt. Pleasant, Wilmington and soon Raleigh. They are carrying Without Limits Brand Tees. BELIEVE ACHIEVE! - [Self Discipline](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/self-discipline/) - Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is often painful. But we need to recognize that there are really two kinds of pain when it comes to our daily conduct. There’s the pain of self-discipline and the pain of regret. Most people avoid the pain of self-discipline because it’s the easy thing to do. - [VIDEO OF WITHOUT LIMITS ENDURANCE TEAM OVER THE WEEKEND!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/video-of-without-limits-endurance-team-over-the-weekend/) - [Supercompensation Recovery Cycle](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/supercompensation-recovery-cycle/) - Soviet sports scientist N. Yakovlev's model of training and adaptation. After a workout, there is a recovery period followed by a period of super-compensation. The optimum time for the next workout is at the peak of super-compensation. Too early, and the body is still recovering. Too late and the benefits of the last workout - [Swimming Tips and Video Drills](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/swimming-tips-and-video-drills/) - Swimming is defined by patience, balance, respect, and timing. We as athletes can get so caught up in paces, speed, competition that we tend to forget that the simple things in training also help us achieve our goals as well. Swimming is a sport that will teach you to slow down to work on form. - [Running and the Functional Core, Part I: Optimizing Performance and Injury Reduction](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/running-and-the-functional-core-part-i-optimizing-performance-and-injury-reduction/) - From Wilmington Performance Lab Stephen Brandis, CSCS, CES What is a “Functional Core”?: Often times when someone is told they need to incorporate more “core work” into their training, their first inclination is to begin a marathon routine of crunches and sit-ups. These movements will make some of the muscles of your abdomen stronger, - [Mental Strategies Vineman Blog](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/mental-strategies-vineman-blog/) - Vineman 70.3 2013 Race Report It’s 8:10 am and everyone else has already started. I’m standing by myself at the river’s edge and you know what, I actually feel calm and collected and ready to see what the day brings. You see, I haven’t run one step since June 11th, and the anxiety has - [Running Shoes.....Which Kind? What Type? Minimalist? Cushion?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/running-shoes-which-kind-what-type-minimalist-cushion/) - A lot of my athletes ask me what type of running shoes they should be in. Cushion trainers? Minimalist? Or as I know them as RACING FLATS, Newtons? Hokas? Holy smokes there are a lot of different shoes now. Obviously everyone is different and has their own preference, but here is my take on shoes - [Amy McCauley - A Body Empowered - Lives with a Purpose and Lives Without Limits](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/387-2/) - Amazing Local Pilates Instructor Amy McCauley Lives with a Purpose and believes in Living a life Without Limits! Try her awesome Pilates DVD A Body Empowered. http://www.abodyempoweredbypilates.com/ - [Best Buddies are Without Limits!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/385-2/) - What an example of an organization Without Limits! Thanks Jeff for supporting the Brand at the 2013 Best Buddies Leadership Conference. Central Florida received a Pace Setter award for the success of the walk back in May that raised almost ...$70,000. Pictured is their local staff along with the founder of BB, Anthony Kennedy Shriver - [IF IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.........](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/if-it-is-important-to-you/) - [Believe Achieve - Trysports New Shirts!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/believe-achieve-trysports-new-shirts/) - [A True Without Limits Message on Cancer](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/a-true-without-limits-message-on-cancer/) - A true message of being Without Limits, thanks for sharing! "No finish line.......just getting as far away from the starting line as possible and enjoying the ride! Thanks for the great shirts and the incredible message. At mama streep's last chemo this morning." - [Kelly Bruno Survivor Finalist Talks about What Without Limits Means to Her](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kelly-bruno-survivor-finalist-talks-about-what-without-limits-means-to-her/) - KELLY BRUNO: To me, being WITHOUT LIMITS means not letting physical or mental obstacles stop me from doing whatever it is I strive to do, whether it's a 100 mile ultra or placing in my age group at a local Olympic triathlon. I will set a goal and then go after it with a vengeance, - [Brian's Testimonial For Coach Sami and more.....](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/brians-testimonial-for-coach-sami-and-more/) - During my long bike rides and long runs, I spend time thinking about coaching, how much I love working with the people I train and ways to improve my coaching skills. At WOL, I have benefitted from all of the coaches and their amazing abilities to bring out the best in each athlete they work - [Endurance Team Fun: Dean Vs. Criner Dual](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/endurance-team-fun-dean-vs-criner-dual/) - Dean Holds Off Late Charge by Criner You may think by the title of this blog that the race was an exciting last minute charge by the larger, more experienced and older male that had to be fended off by the slighter and much younger female. It wasn’t. It was never even close. This story - [July 13 and 14 Weekend Race Reports](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/july-13-and-14-weekend-race-reports/) - Vineman 70.3 Trispan 5k and 10K How was your Training Weekend? - [Mental Strategies Part 3](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/mental-strategies-part-3/) - Mental Strategies Part III What is a “Good” Time? Goal Setting 101! 7:05:28! Be honest in your head as you read this now…Is this a “good” ½ Ironman time? I want you to think about your reasoning and why you answered what you did…Seriously, is this a “good” time? How many times as coaches do - [2013 Coeur d’Alene 140.6 Race Report](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2013-coeur-dalene-140-6-race-report/) - by: Sherman Criner This would have been my last paragraph but given the length of my ramblings I decided to move it to the beginning, as this is the actual purpose of writing this report. I hear a lot of people say they could never do an Ironman. The time, money and sacrifices in doing - [Training Purposes and the Placement and Stress of Recovery](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/training-purposes-and-the-placement-and-stress-of-recovery/) - Lately I have been getting deep into the science of recovery and training with a purpose. When I read and watch this stuff, it really makes me excited to know that at WOL we stress the heck out of recovery and reading the bodies signs and our athletes are pretty good about following their training cycles, but many - [Race Reports and Results June 1 through June 12, 2013](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-reports-and-results-june-1-and-2-2013/) - Lets hear all about your weekend! RALEIGH 70.3 KERR LAKE INTERNATIONAL Bridge to Pier Triathlon Virginia Wine Country Half MAIN STREET 5k - [May 11th and 12th Race Reports](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/may-11th-and-12th-race-reports/) - Strawberry Festival 5K New Hanover County Teacher Trot Dolphin Kids Dash Over the Mountain Triathlon Raleigh Open Water Swim and Bike Ride Post your results or training reports from the weekend! - [May 4th and May 5th Race Reports](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/may-4th-and-may-5th-race-reports/) - St. Croix 70.3 New River Half and Full Marathon Duke Twilight Track Invite White Lake Spring Festival Cystic Fibrosis 5K Pier to Pier Crab Crawl - WB Foundation Rev. 3 KNoxville TN Pittsburgh Half and Full Marathon Indianapolis Half Marathon The Holland Hustle 5K Lets hear about them! - [April 27th and 28th Race Results and Reports](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/april-27th-and-28th-race-results-and-reports/) - Osprey Flight 5K and 1 mile Coastal Run for Autism Step of for Soldiers Mud run Virginia Half Marathon Great Glow Run Huntersville Triathlon Post Your Results or a Result about another WOL Athlete Below! - [Tom's Landfall Foundation Gala Speech $17,000 given to Charity.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/toms-landfall-foundation-gala-speech/) - It was just last month that we had a special guest speaker at the Quintiles Marathon - Dave McGillivary. Ironically, he is also the Boston Marathon Race Director. Last night I was watching the events unfold in Boston. I saw the crowd cheer for the police, public safety, and for the victims. This reminded me when - [Never Lose Site of What You Love](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/never-lose-site-of-what-you-love/) - Leigh Adams has been a Without Limits Athlete since the beginning. She has tackled the marathon, triathlons, the Ironman and some of the hardest trail races around the South East. Like us all, Leigh has battled through the tough times of a runner/triathlete. It was that game we always play with ourselves, what do I - [Quintiles Marathon Madness Weekend Has Massive Effect on Area](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/quintiles-marathon-madness-weekend-has-massive-effect-on-area/) - This is the impact that this race has on the community. All of these charities and volunteer groups were supported by QWB. Congrats!www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.comLANDFALL FOUNDATION MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE UNCW Athletics/Dance Team Laney High School Northside Baptist Church/Hoggard High School Cape Fear Academy Beta Club and JV/Varsity Cheerleaders New Hanover - [Results with Race Reports April 13 - April 21](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/results-with-race-reports/) - Charleston Half Charleston Sprint Oak Island Half or 10K Race for the Planet Son Run 5K Bellews Lake International The Boston Marathon POST YOUR RESULT AND RACE REPORT IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW! - [USA Track and Field Summer Youth Practices](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/usa-track-and-field-summer-youth-practices/) - Summer Youth practices are back!!! 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And I am certainly one who has faced a lot of adversity in training due to just about every freak injury you can imagine. Injuries - [Kristen Smith and What Without Limits Means to Her](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kristen-smith-and-what-without-limits-means-to-her/) - Kristen Smith-Swimming & Triathlon Coach, Race Director for "Swim the Loop" explains what living a life Without Limits means to her.... "Life. We get one chance at it. I have always believed that everyday is a special, to live it to its fullest, and have no regrets. Over the years of growing up, going to - [Sometimes you need your dogs to go Beyond Your Limits....](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/sometimes-you-need-your-dogs-to-go-beyond-your-limits/) - Nice way to set a P.R. 14:39 with dogs at my side! - [Walk to Run Program Underway](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/walk-to-run-program-underway-2/) - Our newest program - WALK TO RUN has a goal of getting new people into the sport and getting people back in shape. This is a practice level where everyone is working toward the same goal....JUST BEING ABLE TO RUN! Practices are currently Tuesday at 6:00PM, Thursday at 6:00PM and Saturday and 9:00AM. Coach Faye - [Why Choose Without Limits Apparel for your Race?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/why-choose-without-limits-apparel-for-your-race/) - From the Runners World Forum: Has this happened in your area??? I’m getting fed up with race t-shirts that have crappy designs! I’ve run four races this year. A race per month is about my average (sometimes more). But three of the four…and a few last year too…have logos or pictures on them that render - [Dr. Wayne Dyer Says:](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/dr-wayne-dyer-says/) - [DO YOUR HOMEWORK](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/do-your-homework-2/) - This is how it works: Training is doing your homework. It's not exciting. More often than not it's tedious. There is certainly no glory in it. But you stick with it, over time, and incrementally through no specific session, your body changes. Your mind becomes calloused to effort. You stop thinking of running as difficult - [Kathryn Nixon Puts It In Perspective.](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kathryn-nixon-puts-it-in-perspective/) - Kathryn Nixon Puts It In Perspective On December 8th I ran my 3rd marathon of 2012. Three times I tried to qualify for Boston and three times I did not succeed. I was frustrated and discouraged. I felt like I had put in the effort and worked so hard, only to have failed. But then - [Are you Limited?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/are-you-limited/) - "Struggling and suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you're not demanding more from yourself -- expanding and learning as you go - you're choosing a numb existence. You're denying yourself an extraordinary trip." - Dean Karnazes What does Dean's quote mean to - [Coach's Roast by Alecia Williams](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coachs-roast-by-alecia-williams/) - [Kyle Shepard 2012 Season and B2B Race Report](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/kyle-shepard-2012-season-and-b2b-race-report/) - In 2012, I completed my 5th year of racing triathlons. I suffered what I consider to be a disappointing season in 2011 that culminated with a less-than-expected performance at Ironman Wisconsin. I still have not come to terms with my performance at that particular event. Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of that season, I - [WOL Newsletter 11/5- 11/18](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-newsletter-115-1118/) - CLICK TO READ MORE! - [HAPPY THANKSGIVING](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/happy-thanksgiving/) - We have so much to much to be thankful for this holiday season: thankful for the ability to have a healthy body to be able to run; thankful for friends to share our day and training time with throughtout the year; thankful for patient families who indulge our crazy training days; thankful for patient coaches - [Ryan Siler is Winning Races on a Boat....what excuse do you have not to train?](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/ryan-siler-is-winning-races-on-a-boat-what-excuse-do-you-have-not-to-train/) - Where do you train? Ryan's training sure is limited but check this out....... One of our Athletes, Ryan Siler, lives on a SHIP. He just won a race called Blue VS Green Competition. It was a Duathlon (5K, 20 mile bike, 5K)--WAIT IT'S ALL ON A TREADMILL AND A STATIONARY BIKE ON A SHIP Winner, - [We Cheered on The Runners at the Battleship Half in Downtown Wilmington....Check it in HIGH SPEED](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/we-cheered-on-the-runners-at-the-battleship-half-in-downtown-wilmington-check-it-in-high-speed/) - [WOL NEWSLETTER 10/21-11/5](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-newsletter-1021-115/) - CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE! - [B2B Half Summary - Alecia Williams](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/b2b-half-summary-alecia-williams/) - Mine is a story of both elation and deflation. I’m elated because I had a goal of breaking 5hrs 45 mins, and I hit 5:39 which is a PR for the race overall. But I was a bit “deflated” because I wanted to finish 1st in Age Group since I was racing in honor of a lady from - [Video: Beach 2 Battleship Apparel](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/vist-us-at-the-beach-2-battleship-finish-line-this-weekend/) - Take a closer look at our apparel at the Beach 2 Battleship Expo. We will be out at the event this weekend selling our B2B gear. Come check out our selection and quality. Without Limits Apparel from lemonstripe on Vimeo. - [WOL Newsletter 10/3-10/21](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wol-newsletter-103-1021/) - CLICK HERE FOR MORE! - [CADENCE - by Coach Brian](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/cadence-by-coach-brian/) - So here I am after years of cyclying and triathlons, trying to figure out the cadence issue and where I should be riding to get the most out of cycling and to run off the bike the best. I tell my athletes all the time to ride at a high cadence to be a more - [Bicycle Safety Check List](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/bicycle-safety-check-list/) - Open road bicycle safety has been an issue over the past few years. More and more people seem to fall or get hit. Follow this check list to have the safest bike ride possible. The Without Limits Team's mission for group bike rides is to have the safest and most enjoyable rides around. Every time - [WITHOUT LIMITS COACHING NEWSLETTER 9/23-10/7](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-coaching-newsletter-923-107/) - CLICK HERE TO READ... - [Swim The Loop Is Here!](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2347-2/) - CLICK HERE FOR SWIM THE LOOP PRE EVENT INFORMATION - [MY "BEST" TIME by Erik Hoffhacker](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/my-best-time-by-erik-hoffhacker/) - My “best” time I’ve been pondering what that means a lot lately, especially with a handful of big races coming up, after doing the 1 mile TT a little while ago and PR’ing at a 5k recently And, it just hit me what my best time running was. Last Thursday at the Wilmington Historic - [WITHOUT LIMITS COACHING NEWSLETTER 9/9-9/23](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-coaching-newsletter-99-923/) - CLICK HERE FOR MORE! - [2 Mile Time Trial Compilation](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2-mile-time-trial-compilation/) - This week our athletes ran a 2 mile time trial. They worked hard and most of them got personal bests. Here is a compilation of them running and a few comments afterwords. Great job WOL! - [9/8/12 Race Weekend Video](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/2329-2/) - [The Correct Way to Drink Water](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/the-correct-way-to-drink-water/) - By Dr. Willie T. Ong 1. Drink water when you wake up. Your body loses water while you sleep, so drink a glass before you go to sleep, and another glass when you wake up. You are naturally thirsty or dehydrated in the morning. Drinking water in the morning helps flush out the toxins that - [WITHOUT LIMITS NEWSETTER 8/26-9/9](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/without-limits-newsetter-826-99/) - CLICK HERE FOR MORE... - [Have you had a bad workout or a bad race.......](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/have-you-had-a-bad-workout-or-a-bad-race/) - And you are dwelling on it? Lets start with a simple analogy.... You go to the store and buy a bunch of nice yellow ripe bananas. (Allie look familiar?) 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Experienced endurance coach focused on building confident, race-ready athletes across the Carolinas. - [Matt Moldenhauer](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/matt-moldenhauer/) - Meet Coach Matt Moldenhauer at Without Limits. Experienced endurance coach helping athletes build performance through proven training methods. - [Hannah Moldenhauer](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/hannah-moldenhauer/) - Meet Coach Hannah Moldenhauer at Without Limits. Dedicated to guiding runners and triathletes through smart, structured endurance training. - [Ann Marie Pierce](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/anne-marie-pierce/) - Meet Coach Ann Marie Pierce at Without Limits. Passionate about helping athletes of all abilities train smarter and race stronger. - [Angela Downey](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/angela-downey/) - Meet Coach Angela Downey at Without Limits. Certified coach helping runners and triathletes build strength and confidence through personalized training. - [Kristen Smith](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/kristen-smith/) - Meet Coach Kristen Smith at Without Limits. Certified running and triathlon coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels reach their potential. - [Colin Hackman](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/colin-hackman/) - Meet Coach Colin Hackman at Without Limits. Certified endurance coach helping runners and triathletes achieve their goals in the Carolinas. - [Guided Nutrition Services](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/nutrition-services/) - Fuel your training with guided nutrition services from Without Limits. Personalized nutrition plans for endurance athletes — runners, triathletes, and cyclists. - [Apparel](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/apparel/) - Shop Without Limits branded apparel and endurance sports gear. Performance wear for runners, triathletes, and active lifestyle athletes. - [Triangle, NC](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaching/locations/triangle-nc/) - Without Limits Triangle offers endurance coaching in the Raleigh-Durham area. Running, triathlon, and cycling programs for athletes of every level. - [Columbia, SC](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaching/locations/columbia-sc/) - Train with Without Limits in Columbia, SC. Personalized running and triathlon coaching programs for beginners to advanced athletes in the Columbia area. - [Locations](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaching/locations/) - Find Without Limits endurance coaching near you. We offer running, triathlon, and cycling programs in Wilmington NC, Charleston SC, Columbia SC, and the Triangle. - [FAQ](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Section” module_class=”hero hero-about” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider use_bg_overlay=”off” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Frequently Asked Questions” button_link=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjU5In19@” use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.43)” bg_overlay_color_tablet=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” bg_overlay_color_phone=”rgba(0,0,0,0.62)” bg_overlay_color_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_link” _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ background_color=”#cccccc” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/hero-about-01.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”🏃‍♂️ GENERAL ABOUT WITHOUT LIMITS” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion - [AxiaChat AI – Bot Test Page](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/axiachat-test-13b4d513/) - This is a test page created by AxiaChat AI. Use it to preview your chatbot with your real theme styles before going live. You can safely delete this page when you no longer need it. - [Chris Bailey](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/coaches/chris-bailey/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” module_class=”hero hero-coaches” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider use_bg_overlay=”off” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Chris Bailey” button_link=”https://runners-essentials.com/collections” use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” bg_overlay_color_tablet=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” bg_overlay_color_phone=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” bg_overlay_color_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ background_color=”#cccccc” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”https://iamwithoutlimits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hero-trail-bg.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”intro” module_class=”section-padding section-white-bg section-coaches” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_class=”apparel-blurbs-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||3rem||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||3rem||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||3rem||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ admin_label=”Text” ## Events - [Triathlon Camp](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/triathlon-camp/) - WOL Triathlon Camp 2026 Jordan Lake · Seaforth Access, Pittsboro NC Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 Join the Without Limits team for a weekend of coached open-water swimming, hill riding, clinics, and a team cookout at Jordan Lake. The Weekend at a Glance Dates: Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026 - [Open Water Swim Clinic #2](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/open-water-swim-clinic-2/) - Open Water Swim Clinic — Ironman NC 70.3 Course Preview Join us for a 3‑hour open water swim clinic designed to help athletes confidently navigate the Ironman North Carolina 70.3 swim course. This clinic covers course strategy, sighting, pacing, safety, and race‑day flow—timed with tide for the most accurate course feel. This clinic is coached by - [Open Water Swim Clinic #1](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/open-water-swim-clinic-1/) - Open Water Swim Clinic — Ironman NC 70.3 Course Preview Join us for a 3‑hour open water swim clinic designed to help athletes confidently navigate the Ironman North Carolina 70.3 swim course. This clinic covers course strategy, sighting, pacing, safety, and race‑day flow—timed with tide for the most accurate course feel. This clinic is coached by - [Southeastern North Carolina XC Series](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/southeastern-north-carolina-xc-series/) - [Without Limits Track Series](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/without-limits-track-series/) - [WLM - Tuesday Group Run](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-tuesday-group-run/) - Weekly group run at Wrightsville Beach Park. All paces welcome. Warm-up drills, structured workout, and cool-down. - [WLM - Thursday Track Workout](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-thursday-track-workout-2/) - Speed and interval training at UNCW track. Bring your racing shoes! Coach-led intervals with pace guidance. - [WLM - Swim Session (Endless Pool)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-swim-session-endless-pool-3/) - Coached swim at the Elite Endless Pool. Video analysis, stroke technique, and endurance sets. Swim package required. - [WLM - Swim Session (Endless Pool)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-swim-session-endless-pool-2/) - Coached swim at the Elite Endless Pool. Video analysis, stroke technique, and endurance sets. Swim package required. - [WLM - Thursday Track Workout](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-thursday-track-workout/) - Speed and interval training at UNCW track. Bring your racing shoes! Coach-led intervals with pace guidance. - [WLM - Swim Session (Endless Pool)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-swim-session-endless-pool/) - Coached swim at the Elite Endless Pool. Video analysis, stroke technique, and endurance sets. Swim package required. - [WLM – Tuesday Group Run (Wilmington)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-tuesday-group-run-wilmington/) - Join us for our weekly Tuesday group run! All paces welcome. Meet at Wrightsville Beach Park. Coached session includes warm-up drills, structured workout, and cool-down. - [WLM - Saturday Group Run (Sample)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wlm-saturday-group-run-sample/) - Join us for our weekly Saturday group run! All paces welcome. Meet at the Wilmington Riverwalk. This is a sample event to test the RSVP system. - [Youth Cross Country Camp](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/youth-cross-country-camp/) - [Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/trooper-kevin-conner-memorial-run/) - Honor Trooper Kevin Conner at this memorial run in the Wilmington, NC area. Run or walk to support law enforcement and community. Register today! - [CRH Run for Recovery](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/crh-run-for-recovery/) - Join the CRH Run for Recovery in Wilmington, NC — run or walk to support addiction recovery awareness. A meaningful community event. Register now! - [Graveyard 5K & Boo-Gaw 1 Mile](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/graveyard-5k-boo-gaw-1-mile/) - Run the Graveyard 5K and Boo-Gaw 1 Mile — a spooky Halloween-themed race in Wilmington, NC. Costumes encouraged! Register today! - [Surf to Sound 5k](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/surf-to-sound-5k/) - Run the Surf to Sound 5K at Wrightsville Beach, NC — a scenic coastal race from surf to sound. A favorite summer 5K. Register today! - [Dashing Thru The Glow](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/dashing-thru-the-glow/) - Light up your run at Dashing Thru The Glow — a festive holiday glow run in Wilmington, NC. Fun for the whole family. Register today! - [Mega Run](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/mega-run/) - Join the Mega Run in Wilmington, NC — a fun community running event for all ages and abilities. Managed by Without Limits. Register today! - [The Wilma Dash](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/the-wilma-dash/) - Join The Wilma Dash in Wilmington, NC — a fun evening run through downtown for all fitness levels. A community favorite. Sign up today! - [North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/north-carolina-blueberry-festival-5k/) - Run the North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K — a fun summer race celebrating NC's blueberry harvest. A great community event. Register today! - [White Lake Pro-Am Half Iron-Triathlon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/white-lake-pro-am-half/) - Compete in the White Lake Pro-Am Half Iron-Triathlon in NC. Swim, bike, and run at one of North Carolina's top multi-sport events. Register now! - [Southern Tour 100mi, 50mi, 50K and 50 mile Age Graded Relay](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/southern-tour-ultra-2025/) - Challenge yourself at the Southern Tour Ultra in NC — 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K, and relay distances. An epic January ultra running event. Register now! - [Novant Health Wilmington Marathon and Half Marathon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/novant-health-wilmington-marathon-and-half-marathon/) - Run the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon or Half Marathon in Wilmington, NC. A premier winter road race on a scenic coastal course. Register today! - [Shakori 40 (40mi, 40K, and 40 mile Relay)](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/shakori-2024/) - Take on the Shakori 40 — a 40 mile, 40K, or relay race at Shakori Hills, NC. A unique December trail running challenge. Sign up today! - [Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K and 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/parkway-subaru-battleship-half-marathon/) - Race the Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K in Wilmington, NC. Run alongside the historic USS North Carolina battleship. Register now! - [Copperhead 20K and 20K Beer Relay](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/copperhead-20k-and-20k-beer-relay/) - Run the Copperhead 20K or 20K Beer Relay in Wilmington, NC — a unique summer distance race with a fun twist. Sign up with Without Limits today! - [Wrightsville Beach Triathlon](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/wrightsville-beach-triathlon/) - Race the YMCA Wrightsville Beach Triathlon — sprint and Olympic distances on the NC coast. A top Southeast triathlon event. Register now! - [Strut for Childhood Cancer Race](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/strut-for-childhood-cancer-race/) - Support childhood cancer awareness at the Strut for Childhood Cancer Race in Wilmington, NC. Run or walk for a great cause. Register today! - [Trudge 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/trudge-5k/) - Take on the Trudge 5K in Wilmington, NC — a challenging and fun community run for all fitness levels. Managed by Without Limits. Register today! - [Willie Stargell 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/willie-stargell-5k/) - Run the Willie Stargell 5K in Wilmington, NC — honoring baseball legend Willie Stargell. A community 5K for all levels. Register now! - [Swim the Loop 3.5 and 1.3 mile Open Water Swim](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/swim-the-loop-2024/) - Swim the Loop — 3.5 and 1.3 mile open water swim at Wrightsville Beach, NC. A premier fall open water swimming event on the coast. Register today! - [Lion Pride 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/lion-pride-5k/) - Join the Lion Pride 5K in Wilmington, NC — a fun community race for runners and walkers of all levels. Hosted by Without Limits. Register today! - [Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half & 5K](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/carolina-beach-state-park-trail-half-5k/) - Run the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon or 5K on scenic coastal trails in NC. A beautiful trail running event. Register now! - [She Rocks](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/she-rocks/) - Celebrate women at the She Rocks run in Wilmington, NC — an empowering race for women of all fitness levels. Register with Without Limits today! - [Stargell 5K - Wilmington](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/stargell-5k-wilmington/) - Race the Stargell 5K in Wilmington, NC — a community running event honoring baseball legend Willie Stargell. All levels welcome. Register today! - [Run for the Ta Tas](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/run-for-the-ta-tas/) - Support breast cancer awareness at Run for the Ta Tas in Wilmington, NC. A fun run and walk for a great cause. Sign up today! - [Fleet Feet Battle for independence](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/fleet-feet-battle-for-independence/) - Celebrate the 4th of July at the Fleet Feet Battle for Independence race in Wilmington, NC. A patriotic summer running event. Register today! - [Strut for Childhood Cancer](https://iamwithoutlimits.com/race-event/strut-for-childhood-cancer/) - Run or walk the Strut for Childhood Cancer in Wilmington, NC. Support childhood cancer research and awareness at this community event. 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