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Off Season Update
I am deep into the off season and equal parts enjoying the “time off” but also craving some structure and plans. I’m still working out lots and keeping my eye on my goals…but not having a race to work...
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Guppy Challenge COMPLETE (and swimming update!)
In late September, Eugene pitched an idea: completing the Slowtwitch Guppy Challenge. The promise of the challenge: reduce your Ironman swim time by 10-15 or even 20 minutes. Well, I’ve never done an...
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45 Minute Indoor Cycling Class Profile & Playlist: 2016 Hits Remixed
Happy 2017! I’ve got plenty of goals and plans brewing for the year, but I kicked things off with a fun indoor cycling/Spinning class with a playlist full of remixed 2016 hits. Let’s dive right in:...
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Breakthrough day: I ran a mile!
Since breaking my hip in April of last year and having three screws put in a month later (read more about the broken hip saga here!), I’ve: Taken a four month break from running while I recovered from...
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TRX Suspension Training Course
[Oops: it’s been more than a month since I last posted! But, that’s okay because this is supposed to be a fun outlet and not a stressor. I have lots to post about soon!] Last month, I took a TRX...
View ArticleFitting it all in…
One thing my friends tend to comment on is how dedicated I am and that they don’t know how I manage to fit it all in. The truth: it’s NOT pretty! After reading Cynthia’s Day in the Life post [ages ago...
View Article2017 Race Calendar (Finally!)
Erm, it’s been a while. Oops! In the meantime, I’ve been training lots, plus I finally figured out my 2017 race calendar! I thought I had a plan in place — and then USA Triathlon threw a wrench into...
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The Type A Triathlete: 15 Ways to Prep for Success
I may not be the world’s fastest triathlete, but I am pretty sure I could compete in some kind of head-to-head prep challenge with the pros! I am a true believer in the quote “if you fail to plan, you...
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Race Report – Rev3 Williamsburg Sprint Triathlon
This was sure was a long time coming! After two tumultuous years of zero triathlons, two orthopedic surgeries, 60+ physical therapy sessions and a handful of aquabike races, I was so excited and so...
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Race Report – 2017 Culpeper International Triathlon
Every triathlon this season feels like a real treat after not being able to do any swim-bike-run racing the past two seasons! This wasn’t my top choice for a race this season, but I did want to do an...
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Race Report – Church Creek Time Trial
When planning my race schedule this year, I knew that I really wanted to sneak a time trial in there. I’d never done a standalone cycling race before, but I’d cheered on Eugene at several time trials...
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Race Week Feels: IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City
Well, I am still working on my Aquabike Worlds race report, but IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City is just six days away and I wanted to capture this week so I can look back and remember it down the road! I’ve...
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Race Report: ITU Long Distance Aquabike Worlds
Buckle up – this baby is lengthy! The Pre-Race Wow – what a long road to get here! It all started when I broke my hip last year. As a result, I couldn’t do the Rev3 Maine Half Iron Triathlon…but I...
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Race Report: IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City 2017
After signing up for two different 70.3 races and getting too injured to even train two years in a row, toeing the line of my first 70.3 was something I’d been dreaming about for years. I picked...
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Indoor Cycling Class Profile: Tour de France 2017 Stage 5
Every July the Tour de France rolls around and never disappoints – from epic crashes to doping scandals, there’s bound to be high drama. And of course — it’s one of the best displays of athleticism,...
View Article2018 is here!
Well, it has been way too long since I’ve posted! Since my last update, I got a new job (!!), enjoyed a great off season, focused a lot on my running form, did tons of strength training, and enjoyed...
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