Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Training

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

Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Training

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

Ironman Lake Tahoe Training · Race Reports

Race Report: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014

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