Triathlon – Page 2 – Enjoying the Journey

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 …

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. …

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 …

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; …

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 …

Taper-Induced Cleaning Frenzy

June 9, 2008July 29, 20200

Because I need to make my lists for my transition/special needs bag, I am tidying my desk. Perhaps the logic is not obvious here, but …

Are We There Yet?

June 8, 2008July 29, 20200

I forgot to post my totals for last week (Week 21) and here I am at the end of Week 22 already. This was a …

Are You Doing the Danskin?

June 5, 2008July 29, 20200

While I was hot and heavy in the middle of my swim workout at the NW Y this afternoon, I heard a voice urgently saying, …

Most Excellent Running

June 5, 2008July 29, 20200

Just got back from my run this morning and I’m not sure when was the last time I’ve enjoyed a run so much. Schedule called …

User Error

June 4, 2008July 29, 20200

When we were all getting underway on this Ironman training thing, our friend Claire got told a bike issue she had was “user error.” Then, Malinda was …