Posted in Training on November 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
…the bike and trainer is moved so the tree can fit in the corner.
The past few days were very relaxing. We both worked – but took Thursday as a day to get in a good workout. I watched the recorded Vs channel’s Ironman USA (Lake Placid). Holy cow – talk about rain, [...]
Posted in Ironman, Race Day on November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This past weekend was Ironman Arizona. It was an amazing weekend from my Spectator’s viewpoint.
Big Brother flew in Thursday a.m. to compete in his second Ironman within the past 10 weeks. Amazing. I flew in Thursday night – all set to spectate and take in that surroundings. Unfortunately I developed an [...]
Posted in ALC on November 16, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It’s official….I signed up to join 3000 others bicycle 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The funds raised for AIDS LifeCycle helps find an end to AIDS.
I look forward to this challenging journey – and I won’t lie…I am very intimidated.
I am fortunate to have Super Husband encouraging me – he won’t [...]
Posted in Training on November 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today is the official first day of my Half Ironman (70.3) program. I am participating in Ironman California April 4 and I think this is a 20 or 22 week program. The reality hits a little closer – seeing the daily email reminders stating my “workout(s) of the day”.
The past few days had [...]
Posted in Training on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This week has been fairly quiet. There was a couple of yoga sessions as well as an awesome mid-week nine mile run. Since I missed the weekend “long run”, we made up for it Tuesday. It was actually perfect timing and weather – cool, crisp… a bit dark but we wear lights. [...]
Posted in Race Day on November 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today was the Tour de Foothills in historic Upland, CA. This ride offered two distances: Metric Century (62 miles) and Half Metric Century (31 miles). I chose the challenging Metric Century – and its 3000 feet of climbing.
Two friends and I ventured to Upland last night – after work – in order [...]
Posted in Life on November 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
’nuff said!
Posted in Life on November 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Well Americans, this electoral race is entering the metaphorical chute. It’s coming to a close…the end is near.
Super Husband voted mid-morning, I voted after work. We are so excited to see what happens! We have computers on, tv is on….waiting, following the updates.
The past two days I spent a fair amount of [...]
Posted in Gear on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Super Husband and I just watched the inspiring movie “Spirit of the Marathon”.
It is an amazing, touching documentary that follows pro marathoners and marathon virgins alike.
We really enjoyed the emotional journey that each athlete takes. Also, how very personal each step of every marathoner’s journey is….
To anyone who has done a marathon, thinking about [...]
Posted in Life, Training on November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I just had one of those weeks that make you feel “one step forward, three steps back”.
A week ago I was so proud of my time in all three disciplines – the tough pool intervals… Alas, this past week I was plagued with really bad allergy and sinus pressure headaches. I didn’t get [...]
