This weekend I traveled to Calgary, Alberta to race in a half-IRONMAN. This wasn’t my first race of this length and I was fully confident in my ability to complete the race and even possibly put up a time I could be proud of. Little did I know, I would need all my courage and strength of will just to …
Top Five Books to Inspire Athletes
For over 20 years Nina has been participating in triathlon and other endurance sports. Each event takes mental and physical fortitude and toughness. Sometimes you have to dig deep and find that extra motivation in order to reach the finish line. Often that motivation comes from an inspiring or helpful book. Nina put together a list of five great books …
D Magazine: Nina Vaca is on Her Way to an Ironman
D Magazine recently interviewed Pinnacle Group CEO Nina Vaca about her Triathlon hobby and the importance of physical fitness. She talked about the half-Ironman races she has completed and stated her longterm goal of completing a full Ironman one day. Check out the story here.
Nina Vaca Foundation cuts ribbon on village in Ecuador
The Nina Vaca Foundation celebrated the opening of Villa de la Alegría in her home country of Ecuador with an official ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 21, 2018 to welcome 40 families into their new homes. Last year, Nina launched the TRI for Homes campaign to raise funds to build the community for victims of the devastating 2016 earthquake. She coupled her love …