Tag Archives: triathlon

The Next Goal

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Kym Zest

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 →

Posted in Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged budgeting, challenge, goals, racing, running, triathlon, Type 2 Fun | 1 Comment

banana potato energy bars

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Kym Zest

I’m drafting more interesting blog posts, they’re just not ready yet. Or I’m not ready… But I can tell you it’s that exciting time of year where spring seems to feel more like a reality than a dream. It’s that time … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Kym Cooked | Tagged banana, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, biking, energy bars, Feed Zone Portables, healthy food, potato, training, triathlon | 2 Comments

The Aftermath: B2B Race Epilogue

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Kym Zest

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, challenge, goals, iron distance triathlon, off-season, race report, triathlon, Type 2 Fun | 3 Comments

The Last Three Miles: B2B race report part 3

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Kym Zest

“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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, challenge, finishing, first marathon, iron distance triathlon, racing, running, triathlon | 6 Comments

Swim and Bike: B2B race report part 2

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Kym Zest

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, biking, iron distance triathlon, race report, racing, swimming, triathlon | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, gratitude, iron distance triathlon, strength training, thank you, training, triathlon | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, goals, Ironman Triathlon, lists, racing, road trip, stories, triathlon, Type 2 Fun | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, biking, crash, injury, kymsfavorite, training, triathlon, wound | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, meal planning, planning, training, training plan, triathlon | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged biking, saddle sore, training, triathlon | 4 Comments