So this week was an easy one in so many ways. Physically there wasn’t much to do with training and work wise we’re gearing up to do a big project where we REALLY have to have all our i’s dotted and our t’s crossed. So lots of meetings and we sold the house! Actually to... Continue Reading →
Triathlon Freak Out Post (Free Training guide excerpt)
As this las week has ticked by I’ve been getting more and more amped up before my first olympic distance triathlon. I started writing down all the things that came to mind should I forget anything. My race day checklist has come in handy and so I’m sharing it with all of you for free... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 8: Half Taper Week and Free Time!
This week was lovely lots of little jobs off the list, less working out to do, no daunting workouts in the schedule, great weather and even fun social stuff. We went to an RC air show, that was cold, but fun, family time and fun time. Also sleeping in time, quitting early time so you... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 7: Peak Week and Road Bike Repairs
Peak week is over ya’ll so that just leaves the freaking out, meticulous planning and second guessing stage left before training and tapering is officially done. I’m writing this after my Monday night run, usually it’s just add the update for that one and post but you know life. I say that because it already... Continue Reading →
How to Cheer on Your Triathlete (and not get them disqualified)
This is my deal, I’m doing an olympic triathlon this month, I know I won’t win or likely place in my age group unless there is some sort of freak accident among all the 30-39 year old ladies and I don’t think it’s a super serious race like at all but this thing is I... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 6: Road Bike Lives and my Last Brick!
It’s happening you guys, I’m really and truly getting ready and somewhat confident I’m going to live through this triathlon thing later THIS month! But I also have a list of things that probably aren’t going to happen adding up too. Things like using my aero bar or even riding the drops, finishing in three... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 5: One Hell of a Bike Ride and Discovering the Pool
Do you ever cop an attitude about something, really dig in your heels, refuse to consider alternatives and then find out you were dead wrong? Yeah me neither except this one time… Well I wish I could say it was only one time but it happened one time this week and that was about training... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 4: Lots of Running and a Brick
This week really seemed like a running week and I was cool with that. I also got to musing this week about whether yoga might actually be bad for runner’s knee. Or I should say I mused more about whether yoga is bad for runner’s knee. I would love to know your feelings about that... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training Update 3: It’s been a fun week!
It occurred to me this week I’m not sure I’ve done a single workout on the assigned day yet. I might have but it was purely by accident. This week was actually a lot of fun at work, in life and in training. Buy the time I reach week 8 in a 12 week running... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training 1: Half Recovery and No Preparations Made
It’s starting… except that it hasn’t really after last year's failure. This post is going to follow a lot like those half marathon updates you’ve been reading but for this week it’s what I’m doing or not doing to get prepared and a little bit on my training strategy. You’ll notice next week I’m not... Continue Reading →