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!
Category: Training
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
Week 19: Wildflower Recovery and a Tough Weekend
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
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
Where's The Tofu? 