TRi*Tawn: Training/Ex Phys

The Importance of Sleep and Can We Get Away with Less or No?

Compression for Endurance Athletes - Active and Recovery

Strength Training Q&A

Mock Half-Ironman

Agility Guard Mouthpiece to Aid in Performance

Low down on Exercise in Heat

Why NSAIDs are bad

Prolotherapy

Immune System and Exercise

Sand Running

Why Beets May Help Endurance Performance

Best Time of Day to Workout?

about me

TAWNEE PRAZAK, MS, CSCS

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I'm a holistic endurance and health coach, and this is my place to get real with my journey, share resources and tell stories.

A little background:

For most my 20s I was a hardcore triathlete/runner, top age grouper, and relentless... all the while building my own businesses and getting my master's degree. But behind the scenes I battled disordered eating, suffered from hypothalamic amenorrhea, had major gut issues, and ultimately became an unhealthy athlete. In late 2013, I set out on a new path to recover and regain my health and vibrancy. With time, I succeeded in getting my body back to optimal again using functional health methods, applying what I found in the research, and of course a lot of hard work and lifestyle changes (see archives).

These days, I take a more balanced approach to life, sport and work. I'm still very active, I love embarking on new adventures beyond organized sport (e.g. backpacking, SCUBA and SUP!), and I occasionally still compete. I've let go of the idea that being busy is the key to success. I'm passionate about my job; in particular I love helping athletes find and maintain great health and badass performance via personalized coaching and on my podcast.

I got married to my best friend in June 2016, and in May 2017 I became pregnant - a victory after a decade of amenorrhea - and that will be the next chapter of our lives, a journey which I'll be sharing on the blog.

I hope you find this blog useful and inspirational with tips for your own journey! PS - You can hear me talk over at the Endurance Planet podcast; new shows weekly!