This past weekend I traveled back to my hometown in Grosse Pointe, Michigan ("the mitten") to celebrate both my mom's birthday and one of my best friend's wedding. In the past when I went home to visit I would naturally default to my 16-year-old self: sleeping in, staying up late, watching The Price is Right, eating vegetarian… Continue reading Week 33: Smitten with the Mitten
Week 32: Ironman Lake Tahoe Course Preview Weekend
One of the reasons I signed up for my first Ironman in Lake Tahoe (as opposed to other destinations around the world) is because Tahoe is only a ~4 hour drive from San Francisco and I can preview the course. Gaining insight into the hills, the terrain, the ins-and-outs, the turns, and the nuances helps build tremendous… Continue reading Week 32: Ironman Lake Tahoe Course Preview Weekend
Week 31: Marin Century
It's official, all of my planned races for the summer leading up to Ironman are DONE! I still have a few more 'peak weeks' ahead of me before tapering so I have to keep my head on straight and stay focused, but I feel really great about my training so far. Everything seems to be coming together… Continue reading Week 31: Marin Century
Week 30: Vineman Full AquaBike Race Report
Wow! I'm still on Cloud 9 after reaching the podium at the the Vineman AquaBike on Saturday. I want to first thank everyone for your kind texts/messages/e-mails of support before the event. It really helped motivate and encourage me out there on the course. And to everyone who came to watch/cheer/hold up ridiculously awesome signs... thank YOU! It… Continue reading Week 30: Vineman Full AquaBike Race Report
Week 29: Recovery, Le Tour, and My Jams
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
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
Where's The Tofu? 