Not gonna lie, my Ironman training motivation is severely waning. Is it race day yet? It's been really tough these past few weeks to stay motivated and on top of the training plan especially because I've put in so many 100 mile bike rides and 18+ mile runs this summer/Fall that I already feel ready for… Continue reading Week 45: Pacific Coast Bike Ride
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Week 44: Peak 22 Mile Run + Finding Balance
Happy November! It's officially Ironman month... again! The weather is a little chillier, the rain is starting to come, the sun is setting earlier, and Starbucks even rolled out their red cups. I'm getting geared up for my peak weeks of training and so far so good. I'm getting more comfortable on my new bike… Continue reading Week 44: Peak 22 Mile Run + Finding Balance
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
Where's The Tofu? 