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3 Steps To Get Better
How do I get better? How do I set reasonable achievable goals? The easier and faster method would be to work one-on-one with a coach who can evaluate your history, current ability, discuss your desires along with your life situation, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure goals, athletic goals, athletics, coaching, coaching philosophy, fitness goals, training tips
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My Running Journey
I have a long and complicated relationship with running. I grew up a fish, swimming before I could walk, and winning fists of ribbons by ‘91. My running coach dad convinced me to run because he said Janet Evens (‘88 and … Continue reading
Use The Ladder
“If I can’t _______ then it’s not worth it.” Is one of the biggest pitfalls in sustaining a long athletic life. It could be a certain pace, distance, weight, or time. But the thought is that if it’s not a … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, coaching, fitness, goals, training, Type 2 Fun
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I’ve named my fear.
I have a stupid fear. It feels a little shameful. This really shouldn’t be a problem for me. See, I do triathlons that require me to train and race swimming in lakes. I teach a class on swimming in lakes … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, coaching, fears, fish, lake swimming, naming your fear, open water swimming, swimming, training, triathlon
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Curiouser and Curiouser.
I’ve had a recurring dream. It’s very simple. I’ve had it for as long as I can remember. I’m sitting on the ground with my legs extended in front of me. Then gracefully I hinge forward. My belly lies atop … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, bodyweight training, dreams, flexibility, GMB Fitness, training, triathlon
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Down the rabbit hole.
I feel unmotivated yet restless. I have a vague sense of athletic drive that is unmoved by the thought of swimming biking or running. It’s not to say I’m leaving triathlon. I totally want to do Beach2Battleship again. Nor have … Continue reading
The Aftermath: B2B Race Epilogue
Oh sweet off-season. Beer and sleeping and sugar and wine and pajamas… It’s been seven weeks since my Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon finish. It was over four weeks before I could run pain free. It was over three weeks before … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, challenge, goals, iron distance triathlon, off-season, race report, triathlon, Type 2 Fun
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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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Midwest With Zest 