I'm officially out of the post-taper soreness phase and have really enjoyed getting back into training mode. It was a gorgeous weekend in the Bay and spending it in the mountains and through vineyards isn't too shabby. Life is pretty darn good. Training in Napa Saturday morning I joined a group of at least 12 people… Continue reading Week 41: Vineyards, Mountains and a New Bike
Week 40: Hot hot hot in the Bay!
This week = heat + soreness. I was walking around like an old lady because my quads, hamstrings, and lower back were pretty sore from the week. I really wanted one of those Hoveround things, George Castanza-style. My body was still getting used to the regular training schedule so the soreness was definitely expected. But… Continue reading Week 40: Hot hot hot in the Bay!
Week 39: Back at it
I can't believe it's been over a week since Ironman Lake Tahoe was cancelled. I've used the time to unpack my 5 thousand gear bags, but also get back into a somewhat regular training routine. My coach and I started to figure out how I need to change my training to adapt to the new course in… Continue reading Week 39: Back at it
Ironman Lake Tahoe 2014 “Race Report”
By now everyone has heard the news... Ironman Lake Tahoe 2014 was cancelled a few minutes before the start due to smoke from the nearby King Fire. It was a sad and emotional time for me but I truly am looking forward to accomplishing the goal I set out to achieve and finally becoming an Ironman. Below is… Continue reading Ironman Lake Tahoe 2014 “Race Report”
Bring it, Ironman
As I sit here in my pajamas sipping my Osmo Preload with only 11 hours to go until my first Ironman, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on the year and what tomorrow truly means. I can honestly say that when I did my first triathlon in March 2013 I never expected it to… Continue reading Bring it, Ironman
Ironman Week (Mon-Thurs): Will the Race Go On?
Oh the rumors and speculation, the anxiety, the excitement, the preparation, the altitude acclimation, and the attempted relaxation. That’s Ironman week in Lake Tahoe. IronLungs As I drove towards Tahoe on Monday the sky looked apocalyptic. It's a good thing I knew there was a wildfire starting to burn nearby, because otherwise I would've thought the world… Continue reading Ironman Week (Mon-Thurs): Will the Race Go On?
Week 37: Last Training Week in SF
It's hard to believe this is my final blog post about Ironman training. It's been an unbelievable, life-changing, challenging journey and I'm so ready to see my hard work pay off next Sunday. I'll do a couple more ad hoc posts this week leading up to race day, but in the meantime I just want… Continue reading Week 37: Last Training Week in SF
Week 36: Taper Time!
We made it to taper!! HALLELUJAH! That means we've officially peaked and now it's all about gradually reducing volume while sticking with shorter interval workouts. It's also equally about rest, recovery, eating well, hydrating, bike maintenance, making crazy detailed lists, and generally trying to avoid freaking out. It's harder than you think! A Googly Commute I went to Washington DC… Continue reading Week 36: Taper Time!
Week 35: Peak Week #2
After ~17 hours of training while suffering from a 2-day migraine, squeezing in a 2-day business trip to Kansas City in a tiny plane, and managing sudden knee pain, I can honestly say this was one of the hardest weeks to date. But I survived to blog about it... Long Bike Ride -- Cut a Little Short Well, Saturday… Continue reading Week 35: Peak Week #2
Week 34: Peak Week #1
On mile 20 of my run on Sunday the only thought going through my mind was "how is this possible?!" How could I swim, then bike all over Marin County, then run 22 miles the next day and actually feel good?! The rest of the day I didn't even feel exhausted, sore, or the need to… Continue reading Week 34: Peak Week #1
Where's The Tofu? 