19 weeks down. 19 to go. Can't believe I'm at the half-way mark in my 2014 journey to IRONMAN! This second half is definitely going to test my physical and mental strength more than ever before. I will probably want to quit at times, I will have to dig deep, I'm going to be drained, but… Continue reading Week 19: Wildflower Recovery and a Tough Weekend
Category: Ironman Lake Tahoe Training
Race Report: Wildflower Long Course 2014
This was certainly a unique year at the "one and only" Wildflower triathlon: a new swim location, a slightly new run course, new bike racking procedures, and a whole new spin on the triathlon itself (swim, run, bike, run!). And to be honest, I enjoyed the changes! OK that steep boat ramp was killer and yes, the… Continue reading Race Report: Wildflower Long Course 2014
Week 17: Swim, Bike, Run x 3
We're officially less than a week from the Wildflower triathlon (I'm doing the half Ironman distance) and getting really excited! It looks like the weather is going to be in the mid-80s and sunny, so standard hot temperatures for the iconic race. Wildflower is also known as the "Woodstock of Triathlon" because it doubles as… Continue reading Week 17: Swim, Bike, Run x 3
Week 16: Wildflower Peak Week
I think it's safe to say that this week pushed me past my comfort zone (ya know, where "life begins"?). And to be honest, it feels so good. Up until now I've described training as very "manageable" and somewhat light on volume. Well the tide has shifted and I finally feel like my journey to… Continue reading Week 16: Wildflower Peak Week
Week 15: Ironman Program Begins, Upcoming Date Auction, and GGTC Director!
Hi friends, how do you like the new re-design? A little more modern, huh? Speaking of "new", Monday marked the official beginning of our 24-week Ironman program with my new coaches!! So excited! My coaches are Duane and Dorette Franks, two highly regarded and extremely experienced triathletes from Trifiniti/Golden Gate Tri Club. I wrote more about them in a prior post here. I… Continue reading Week 15: Ironman Program Begins, Upcoming Date Auction, and GGTC Director!
Week 14: The Three Bears
Michael Bluth: What have we always said is the most important thing? George Michael Bluth: Breakfast Michael Bluth: Family George Michael Bluth: Oh, right. Family. I thought you meant of the things you eat. - Arrested Development I love that quote not only because Arrested Development is pure genius, but because I pretty much always… Continue reading Week 14: The Three Bears
Week 13: Practice Triathlon!
Wow for a "recovery week" that certainly was exhausting! We did a practice triathlon and hill repeats as a team and I swam and did 2 spin classes on my own. And I moved to a new apartment. Phew, I'm toast! Here's a recap of the practice tri, my reflection on a year of doing… Continue reading Week 13: Practice Triathlon!
Week 12: Making it Work
March 21st officially marked 6 months to go until Ironman Lake Tahoe. Things are definitely starting to feel real. I have a solid plan in place, an awesome support network, and an inherent motivation to keep going. So why has it been daunting me all week that I only have 6 more months to… Continue reading Week 12: Making it Work
Week 11: Green Machine
Theme of the week is green! Green is one of my all-time favorite colors (except when Michigan State is involved). It's such a happy color and it was everywhere this week: St. Patty's day celebrations, green outfits, green juice and smoothies, leafy green food, green grass along the coast, and green/slimy Bay water. The only… Continue reading Week 11: Green Machine
Week 10: Thank You
Sorry for the delay this week, I usually like to get my posts done by Monday but things are a little busy over in Carolyn-land. But it was a wonderful week and I felt strong, my cold completely disappeared, and things just seem to be working. Can't wait for the coming weeks to see even… Continue reading Week 10: Thank You
Where's The Tofu? 