And so it begins. The year of Ironman. Sort of like the Summer of George but hopefully without the exceptionally lazy part towards the end. When I registered for Ironman Lake Tahoe in October, the race was so far away that training seemed like a distant thought. Who needs a full year of training!? Especially coming… Continue reading Week 1: The Beginning
Category: Training
Bay Area Bike Ride: Limantour Beach, Marin County
I love stumbling upon new cycling routes. Through a little Strava research I found this route to Limantour Beach (anyone know how to pronounce it?) and it looks like only 1 of my friends has ever done it before! OK people, time to get those climbing legs and cameras ready, because this is an epic… Continue reading Bay Area Bike Ride: Limantour Beach, Marin County
The Powerful and Wandering Mind
What do you think about during long runs, bike rides, spin classes, etc? Do you control your thoughts or let them wander? The categories below are totally made up by me so let me know what you think.... The Wandering Mind My mind tends to wander and I let it go in whatever direction it… Continue reading The Powerful and Wandering Mind
When the Going Gets Tough…
This hasn't exactly been a great week. I'm coming down with a cold, I haven't been sleeping well, I'm going through a breakup, I'm recovering from our gluttonous EA holiday party, it's been crazy cold around here, I'm trying to organize for my apartment move and finish my Christmas shopping. I'm stressed, sick, sad, and… Continue reading When the Going Gets Tough…
Favorite Things 2013
Over the last year of doing triathlons I've had a chance to try a lot of different products. So Oprah-style, here are my "Favorite Things: Triathlon Edition". Hopefully this sparks some ideas for the triathlete in your life this holiday season. What would you add to this list? (By the way, I have zero affiliation… Continue reading Favorite Things 2013
The Importance of a Bike Fit
I remember when I bought my first road bike the guy at Sports Basement adjusted my seat, tweaked the handle bars a little bit, and I was set to go. Then he told me to go for some rides, make a note of any aches/pains/discomforts, and come back in 3-4 weeks for a bike fit.… Continue reading The Importance of a Bike Fit
Earn Your Thanksgiving Meal!
Every year since 2006 my brothers and I have run a Turkey Trot 10K (6.2 miles) in whatever city we're in on Thanksgiving. Usually it's Detroit but last year we were in San Francisco and this year in Marin County. When my brother, Michael, first pitched the idea in 2006, I was not a runner… Continue reading Earn Your Thanksgiving Meal!
Bay Area Bike Ride: Half Moon Bay (Hwy 1)
What a scenic and incredible bike ride on Saturday! I met up with Katie and Barbara (they're doing IM New Zealand!) and some others to do a 60 mile ride in Half Moon Bay, a ride I had never done before. And it may rival Paradise Loop as my favorite! It's beautiful, decently challenging with… Continue reading Bay Area Bike Ride: Half Moon Bay (Hwy 1)
WOW: Friday Roundup: 11/22
WOW = Workout of the Week! What was your best workout this week? What challenged you and motivated you? This week my goal was to bike to work Tuesday through Friday because traffic on 101-S has been absolutely horrible lately. But mother nature and her torrential downpour's ruined those plans. So I brought my cycling indoors… Continue reading WOW: Friday Roundup: 11/22
Bay Area Bike Ride: Paradise Loop
There's nothing quite like a long, hilly bike ride in the Bay Area. You get sweeping views, challenging climbs, varied temperatures, random wildlife encounters, and cute coffee shops along the way. There are tons of bike lanes and it's (for the most part) a biker-friendly region. Going forward I'm going to highlight some of my… Continue reading Bay Area Bike Ride: Paradise Loop
Where's The Tofu? 