Triathlon Ironman CdA Race Report, Part I: THE SWIM June 27, 2008July 29, 20200 Clif Notes: the swim was the first Ironman moment. Standing there on the beach, I couldn’t believe I was living the Ironman videos I’d been …
Triathlon Ironman CdA Aftermath June 27, 2008July 29, 20200 I’m still working on the epic novel that is “Ironman CdA race report.” It’s coming…maybe today…. It’s amazing how I feel. My body feels great. …
Triathlon Ironman Coeur d’Alene Race Report (Prequel) June 25, 2008July 29, 20200 I thought I would break this thing up into installments, since I didn’t write anything at all from the time I left. I must apologize, …
Triathlon I AM AN IRONMAN! June 25, 2008July 29, 20200 Holy smokes. Right now, I feel like somebody should be shaking my shoulder, saying, “Leah, Leah–wake up–you’ve been dreaming.” Did last week really happen?!? We’re …
Triathlon Calm before the Ironman Storm June 17, 2008July 29, 20200 Today has already been a good day. I took off from the house to do my short run this morning; I went over to Shoal …
Triathlon Pre Ironman: Almost Like Being on Vacation June 16, 2008July 29, 20200 Today, I slept in until 8AM. Wow. It’s amazing how I’ve been getting caught up on my sleep; I didn’t really realize how tired I …
Triathlon Love Note to My Bike June 14, 2008July 29, 20200 My darlin’ Clementine, I hope you are enjoying your trip up to Idaho with the other bikes in TriBike Transport. I missed you sorely today. …
Triathlon Well, Duh, I’m Tired June 13, 2008July 29, 20200 Today I had a rest day. Hubby asked me when was the last time I could remember not working out on a Friday; I had to …
Triathlon Going Inward Pre-Race June 12, 2008July 29, 20200 For the last few days, I’ve really gone inward. I’ve never had an event affect me quite like this. Normally, I’m a pretty outward sort; …
Triathlon Bubbles June 10, 2008July 29, 20200 I think it’s fascinating, the way your body and your mind work together (or against each other). This whole Ironman training has often been about …