Author Archives: Kym Zest

Bear with me – overflowing gratitude.

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Kym Zest

I have been celebrating my epic effort with equal (or greater) laziness.  Four day road trip followed by two days in bed with the kitties and Netflix.  Tomorrow the party of quiet fuzzy sloth has to come to an end. … Continue reading →

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Steeling Myself: Top 5 List of Pain and Fear

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Kym Zest

Just about everything is done and ready. My bike had its last tune up and Will epoxied a pad for my still sensitive arm.  I even tried acupuncture to sooth my angry body and nerves.  The cavernous rental minivan is just about … Continue reading →

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OMFG – Taper. Finally.

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Kym Zest

It’s been 5 grueling weeks since the bike crash.  Today I ended my last “long” ride sobbing.  I’m too spent to be witty.  Here’s a recap of my rollercoaster. The week of the crash I did nothing.  I’ve never done so much … Continue reading →

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Bike Badge Earned.

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Kym Zest

I was in triage at an ER trying not to hyperventilate.  My mom was saying “Yoga breaths.  Take yoga breaths.”  One kind nurse looked me in the eye and sternly told me to get my breathing under control.  After assessing my vitals … Continue reading →

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Countdown

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Kym Zest

8 weeks to go.  5 weeks until taper.  4 key workouts.  Is it time to panic now? We’ll drive 1350 miles, over 20 hours, in 3 days.  So that I can race 140.6 miles in under 17 hours. I am … Continue reading →

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Not A Blister

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Kym Zest

Denial – had it so bad and I didn’t even know it.  Because I was avoiding it.  Sometimes there is nothing you can or should do.   This was not the case.  Remember way back in March when I said I had … Continue reading →

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More Energy Noms

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Kym Zest

Sadly I am out of the baked egg and cheese bites and the strawberry and cream sandwiches.  Thankfully there are now raspberry mint rice bars and scallion pancakes in the freezer.   Not only are these things great athletic fuel, … Continue reading →

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The Reluctant Report

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Kym Zest

I raced last week, but I don’t really want to talk about it.  I want my life back.  Three more months until I get my life back.   Well, my non-triathlon life anyway.  Big goals can take a lot of … Continue reading →

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Versatile Curry

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Kym Zest

Sometimes I’d rather be lazy and stop cooking.  I’d get by on take out, and frozen dinners, and chips and salsa, and ice cream.  I don’t want to stand in the kitchen.  I’m tired and busy – with work and … Continue reading →

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Delicious Energy

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Kym Zest

Why did I not try this sooner?  I have never really liked energy bars, gels, and chews.  It’s just that sometimes you can’t just not eat.  I get tired, and crabby, and then unfocused.  That can be down right dangerous on … Continue reading →

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