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
Week 11: Green Machine
Theme of the week is green! Green is one of my all-time favorite colors (except when Michigan State is involved). It's such a happy color and it was everywhere this week: St. Patty's day celebrations, green outfits, green juice and smoothies, leafy green food, green grass along the coast, and green/slimy Bay water. The only… Continue reading Week 11: Green Machine
Week 10: Thank You
Sorry for the delay this week, I usually like to get my posts done by Monday but things are a little busy over in Carolyn-land. But it was a wonderful week and I felt strong, my cold completely disappeared, and things just seem to be working. Can't wait for the coming weeks to see even… Continue reading Week 10: Thank You
Week 9: Rain and Rainbows
This week started off a little rough with a cold but ended with some fun and challenging (rain, wind, and hills) workouts with the team and a colorful rainbow in the middle. I was bummed to miss track and Crossfit but I'll get back to it this week. I can't believe it's March already! 2 months… Continue reading Week 9: Rain and Rainbows
Week 8: “Brick” Workouts, Changes to IM Lake Tahoe, Plants are getting Funded, and Potala!
Week eight and feeling great! Well, except for a nagging cold but who's counting. In general this was a pretty awesome week of "brick" or "combo" workouts (2 sports in a row), speed work, and healthy plant-based eats. It was also a great week for vegan Olympians and the "dairy alternatives" market. More below! Swim… Continue reading Week 8: “Brick” Workouts, Changes to IM Lake Tahoe, Plants are getting Funded, and Potala!
Week 7: Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues
Happy Valentine's Week everyone!! I hope you all took the chance to spread the love to the important people in your life, and also took care of yourself with a sweaty workout, a healthy home-cooked meal, yoga class, a cheesy movie, some decadent dessert, out with friends, or whatever makes you happy. It's easy to… Continue reading Week 7: Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues
Week 6: The Art of Training in the Rain
Note: The title of this blog is inspired by an excellent book I read called "The Art of Racing in the Rain". It's All Happening I may be at Week 6 of 2014 and this blog, but my journey to Ironman is just beginning. This is officially the first week where I'm starting to follow… Continue reading Week 6: The Art of Training in the Rain
Week 5: Half Marathon PR, Gracias Madre x2, and Kick-off x2!
It rained!! It poured!! Our collective rain dances worked and the Bay Area is finally getting some of the rain it desperately needs! It was a little unfortunate timing because it coincided with my half marathon, but that's ok, we're on the right track! I took a bit of a 'recovery' week leading up to… Continue reading Week 5: Half Marathon PR, Gracias Madre x2, and Kick-off x2!
Race Report: Kaiser Half Marathon
Race: Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Finishing time: 1:57:16 (8:52/mile average) Splits are below. Food/nutrition: Gluten free toast, banana, 1/2 cup of coffee, water 2 hours before the race. Water during the race. Course: Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, out to the Panhandle and back to Ocean Beach, down to the SF… Continue reading Race Report: Kaiser Half Marathon
Where's The Tofu? 