Fitness – Page 28 – Enjoying the Journey

Big Swim

February 19, 2008July 28, 20200

My friend and partner-in-crime Cathy and I have been doing a swim clinic at the YMCA at Town Lake. It is just a blast and our …

Happy Birthday to Me!

February 18, 2008July 28, 20200

Today is my birthday. I love birthdays. After the race yesterday [half marathon distance at the Austin Marathon], my friends, immediate family, and I hung …

I Am Not “Anonymous”!

February 13, 2008July 28, 20200

Interesting; for some reason when I get on LiveJournal now via my toolbar link from Mozilla, it shows my comments as coming from “anonymous” instead …

Bike Hunt, Episode 2

February 12, 2008July 28, 20200

Yesterday, I got a call that the bike that was being built for me was ready to try out. Testing Out Tri Bikes This afternoon …

Gripe, Gripe, Gripe

February 11, 2008July 28, 20200

Am I the only person who really dislikes swimming in a wet suit? This has got to be my least favorite thing about the tri …

Bike Hunt, Episode 1

February 8, 2008July 28, 20200

I FINALLY got to test ride a bike today. It was super exciting, even though I don’t think the bike is what I want (there …

“Good Things” List for Today

February 7, 2008July 28, 20200

A run with a friend Doing my strength training (even though it’s still a chore) Swimming with a friend Really good leftovers for lunch Sunshine …

Fine Day

February 6, 2008July 28, 20200

It’s funny how much difference a real day off can make. I was so tired on Monday that I literally did nothing–I read a book …

Head Games

February 3, 2008July 28, 20200

Hmmm…this weekend was interesting. Everything was very good (bike ride on Saturday, followed by short run, and long run Sunday with a palate-cleansing dunk in …

Real Pain in the Butt

January 30, 2008July 28, 20200

Today my final 800m repeat was slowed by a pain in the butt. Me–both literally and figuratively. I really did have a pain in the …