Nine months ago I entered the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon lottery (one of the only ways to get in) which was driven by a small dose of peer pressure and a large dose of wanting to experience this iconic San Francisco race. A couple months later they announced the results and I got in!! And you know… Continue reading Race Report: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014
Week 21: Tahoe Weekend!
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!
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
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
Where's The Tofu? 