Category Archives: Fitness
The Last Three Miles: B2B race report part 3
“Why is she so happy?” A friend asked Will. “I’m on the run!” I told Will as I cruised by at an 8:00/mile pace. Generally friends and family would not be dismayed to see me smiling. They may have been less … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, challenge, finishing, first marathon, iron distance triathlon, racing, running, triathlon
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Swim and Bike: B2B race report part 2
Saturday October 17th 2015 I was ready for my 4am alarm. I ate, stretched, and pooped – ahhhh – all the important stuff out of the way. Now to actually start the race. In the grand scheme of things, this part seems … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, biking, iron distance triathlon, race report, racing, swimming, triathlon
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Long and Hard: B2B race report part 1
After three days of driving and camping we arrived at Wrightsville Beach for Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon. Woah – the ocean. As we stared at it I felt like Nemo stating the obvious “It’s big… and blue.” Which is also … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, race prep, race report, racing
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Bear with me – overflowing gratitude.
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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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, gratitude, iron distance triathlon, strength training, thank you, training, triathlon
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OMFG – Taper. Finally.
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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Tagged Beach2Battleship Triathlon, bike crash, biking, training, Type 2 Fun
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Bike Badge Earned.
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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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, biking, crash, injury, kymsfavorite, training, triathlon, wound
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Countdown
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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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, meal planning, planning, training, training plan, triathlon
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Not A Blister
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
Midwest With Zest 