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Ta-Da! A swim workout!
A successful workout can be like pulling off a magic trick.* It can be a little surprising, leave me a little awestruck, and then I might feel pretty dang pleased with myself. The Point to LaPointe swim race is in … Continue reading
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Tagged lake swimming, open water swimming, Point2LaPointe, pool swimming, racing, swimming, training
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Race Dreams
I confess, I have had strange race dreams that I never disclosed here. They’ve made funny stories but I never thought much of them. Until one of them took on a life of it’s own. But let’s start with … Continue reading
The Next Goal
What’s next after last years big race? What would be a good challenge? Seeking type two fun is what make me an athlete, it’s who I am. I’m contemplating a couple races. Not another Iron Tri. Not yet. Maybe do … Continue reading
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Tagged budgeting, challenge, goals, racing, running, 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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The Reluctant Report
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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Tagged athletics, Heart Of The Lakes Triathlon, race report, racing, training, triathlon, Type 2 Fun
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Three reasons I feel like an athlete.
I’ve been second guessing myself. Who doesn’t? Ever since I did that crazy thing, paying an outlandish sum to do something even more outlandish. I’ve been wondering. How did I end up here? Do I belong here? This iron distance … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, challenge, coaching, iron distance triathlon, kymsfavorite, racing, training, triathlon
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A blister and a race.
To continue illustrate my dedication to Type 2 Fun I have two announcements. One, I have a blister. I think it started two weeks ago. When I biked 45min in too many pants because it was below zero and my … Continue reading
Midwest With Zest 