One week ago I finished my first Half Ironman distance triathlon. Amazing – still amazing when I think about it.
This past week was quite low-key. I enjoyed having time to “do whatever”… and even found myself searching for things to do when I arrived home after work.
This weekend we stayed out late Friday [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Da Do-Run-Run-Run, Da Do-Run-Run
Posted in Training on June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Post-Race Blues
Posted in Life, Training on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been four days since the race. Admittedly, I have a case of the “post race blues”. *sigh* I never went through this before – not this much.
After the marathon I signed up for my first triathlon immediately after – so my focus shifted without skipping a beat. Now – I [...]
High Cliff Half Ironman Triathlon
Posted in Race Day on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am an accomplished “half iron” triathlete!!
PRE-RACE PREP
I flew into Wisconsin late Wednesday and spent the days prior to High Cliff relaxing by Lake Mendota, spending time with friends, family and keeping my mind off pre-race jitters.
Thursday I spent the day having lunch with wonderful old friends – then spent the day reading inspirational books. [...]
On My Way…
Posted in Training on June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My bike is somewhere over Nebraska at this moment. My bags are packed – gear is on its way. Now, I just need to jump on the plane tomorrow.
I think I am pretty calm thus far considering this is my first Half Iron. I am waiting for it to REALLY hit me. [...]
Danskin Triathlon – Los Angeles
Posted in Race Day on June 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was the Danskin Triathon for the Los Angeles area. It took place at Disneyland (California Adventure to be totally honest). It was a great time – the triathletes are uplifting and amazing!
EXPO SATURDAY
Super Husband and I left Saturday (yesterday) to register, pick up the usual packet of race numbers, visit the expo, [...]
Tapering (a.k.a. “feeling lazy”)
Posted in Training on June 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This week began my official “tapering” session. I cut way back on my workouts. Funny how I feel lethargic, lazy, “sloth-like”.
I tapered for the marathon, even half marathons – but I always continued cross training so I don’t think tapering ever hit me like it is now. I want to do more [...]
LA River Ride – Half Century
Posted in Race Day on June 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was the LA River Ride sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. I guess Ed Begley was there – but honestly, I never saw or heard him along the route.
The ride (all distances) begin in Griffith Park – so I awoke shortly after 5 a.m. and by 6 a.m., I was on [...]
Last Training Weekend
Posted in Training on June 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the last training weekend before next week’s Danskin Sprint Triathlon in Anaheim at Disneyland. The following week is my first Half Iron in the midwest.
Super Husband and I hit the pavement bright and early today – at 7:30 a.m. and put in 11 miles. There were tough moments, easier moments….and of [...]
Sprint Intervals
Posted in Training on June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was Master Swim and I am EXHAUSTED!
I began the warm-up with my usual 30 minutes of IM intervals – used my legs since it’s not the night before a long run. Once class started our instructor said it would be a sprint workout. Arrgh!
Actually, sprint intervals are good. They push me [...]
Early Birthday Surprises!
Posted in Training on June 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This past week had some downtime with sinus headaches – but I was fortunate enough to receive some early birthday surprises.
Earlier in the week my parents sent me a gift certificate for my favorite coffee – Steep N Brew out of Madison. I admittedly get snobbish about our coffee – I love this coffee! [...]
