After Death Ride last weekend my legs were a little... well, dead. I could see it in my watts at M2, and could feel it during my runs. I took it pretty easy this week and just tried to spin out the legs and give my body the rest it deserved. Paradise Loop Saturday I… Continue reading Week 29: Recovery, Le Tour, and My Jams
Category: Ironman Lake Tahoe Training
Week 28: Death Ride
I may not be the fastest. I may not win races or even get on the podium. But I'll fight like hell to finish anything I put my mind to. This past Saturday I participated in an event near Lake Tahoe called Death Ride. The name itself elicits fear, uncertainty, and doubt into its 3,000+ riders. I had… Continue reading Week 28: Death Ride
Week 27: 4th of July in Lake Tahoe
Happy 4th of July! I spent the long weekend in Lake Tahoe with some great friends for some training, beach, sunshine, fireworks, BBQ, beer, and tons of laughs. I had a blast! I'm so grateful to be surrounded by such fun, healthy and goal-oriented people, mostly from the Golden Gate Triathlon Club. Ironman Lake Tahoe Bike Course Preview… Continue reading Week 27: 4th of July in Lake Tahoe
Week 26: Alta Alpina Challenge
The training volume is getting higher, my legs are getting stronger, my cycling is improving, I'm meeting awesome new people, and having an absolute BLAST with my Ironman training. We had another great weekend in Lake Tahoe with some Golden Gate Tri Club (GGTC) teammates and our coaches, Duane and Dorette. We rode the Alta Alpina Challenge on… Continue reading Week 26: Alta Alpina Challenge
Week 25: Mt Diablo
"Earn your views. Earn your rest day." -- my weekend mantra Between the double Diablo, a long open water swim, and a 14 mile run, it was a pretty great week of training. I didn't do a ton of pool swimming during the week but I have been going to M2 for power cycle classes and absolutely lovin'… Continue reading Week 25: Mt Diablo
Week 24: Angel Island, Tri Expo, and a Work Conference
Crazy, crazy week. I was at a busy and gluttonous work conference from Sunday through Wednesday which definitely threw me for a loop. I did the best I could but it was almost impossible to do my typical training sessions during the conference. Each day started with a quick workout, then 8am with a large breakfast,… Continue reading Week 24: Angel Island, Tri Expo, and a Work Conference
Race Report: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014
Nine months ago I entered the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon lottery (one of the only ways to get in) which was driven by a small dose of peer pressure and a large dose of wanting to experience this iconic San Francisco race. A couple months later they announced the results and I got in!! And you know… Continue reading Race Report: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014
Week 21: Tahoe Weekend!
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend and took advantage of the day off! This weekend was absolutely perfect in Lake Tahoe training with great friends, new and old. We did some epic swimming, biking, and running, and I absolutely can't wait to go back again to prep for Ironman Lake Tahoe. There truly… Continue reading Week 21: Tahoe Weekend!
Week 20: Alcatraz Swim, Strawberry Bike Ride, and Injury Update!
Wow, what a week! From conquering fears to overcoming an injury, it was certainly a memorable and incredible seven days. I still can't believe that I jumped off a boat from Alcatraz and swam to shore, just like the prisoners tried to do so many times. One of the girls in my group, Lisa, made an incredible video… Continue reading Week 20: Alcatraz Swim, Strawberry Bike Ride, and Injury Update!
Triathlete Problems
Alright, I love the triathlon lifestyle and everything about it. But you have to admit... it can get a little quirky. Here are my top 20 "triathlete problems". What would you add to this list? I'll do another edition with your feedback! When someone tells me they forgot to eat that's like telling me they forgot… Continue reading Triathlete Problems
Where's The Tofu? 