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Tag Archives: training
Computrainer ride!
Happy 2014 everyone! I’m trying to make the best of my time pre-surgery, and exercise when I can. My tri coach has a sweet deal worked out with Seattle Multisport that allows our team to go use their Computrainer facility … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, bike, Computrainer, cycling, Ironman, tacx, training, triathlon
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Apologies for the hiatus
Hi all, Apologies for the lack of posts. I’ll sum up quickly what’s been happening: moved to a new house on the lake, love running by the lake, running was going so well, then….. boom. I have gigantic cysts on … Continue reading
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Tagged crossfit, easy cooking, healthy cooking, injury, running, training, triathlon
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Running mantras
I’m finally becoming more comfortable when running. When I say more comfortable, I mean that I have improved from “oh my god this sucks so bad, my legs hurt, my knees hurt, everything hurts, this is so hard, how do … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, hills, motivation, running, training, triathlon
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I guess this is really happening….
Yesterday I quickly signed up for the Lake Stevens 70.3 Ironman in August of 2014. I was nervous thinking about it all day, and now I feel less nervous, and more a feeling of dread. So. Much. Training. So many … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, motivation, roadblocks, running, training, training buddies, triathlon
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Shameless brag
At my team track workout the other night I ran 2:30 400’s. Multiple. That’s a 10 minute mile. 2 months ago I could barely do a 15 minute mile. Hard work pays off.
End of tri season, and new things I can’t live without
My 2013 tri season ended last weekend. I’d been very sick in the days leading up to the race, and I didn’t have the easiest race. Despite that, my times in all 3 legs were faster than last year, so … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, bike, bikes, cycling, open water swimming, swimming, training, triathlon
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My running secret struggle
I’ve been keeping a secret from all of you. I used to hate running, really really hate running. I ran / walked an entire half marathon, all the time hating running. But I love running now, and I have for … Continue reading
The Motivation Myth
My former coach recently wrote a blog post strongly disputing the idea that motivation is some magical thing that people are blessed with, or can get out of a bottle. As usual, I wish she was wrong. I am probably … Continue reading
Learning to bike at 34
It dawned on me that I’ve never shared the story of how I learned to ride a bike. Well, re-learned. I’ll back up a bit. When I was a kiddo, I did a century with my dad. On a shitty … Continue reading
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Tagged bike, Colorado, half ironman, Ironman, training, triathlon
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And the season has begun!!
What a fantastic way to begin the season! Today my boyfriend, who has been seriously struggling with the swim, finished his first triathlon!! I’m so happy I was there to cheer him across the finish line. Then my day got … Continue reading
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