I had such a fantastic weekend that I’m not sure I can convey its greatness.  I had the opportunity to do things that made me feel strong and capable and to see things I’d done make others feel strong and capable and it all came back to me in spades and left me waking up [...]

This year was my 3rd year to race Folsom (formerly Folsom International Triathlonor FIT , currently Folsom Olympic Distance Triathlon or FODT).  I had goals, some that were met, some that were not.  Overall my time was 10 minutes slower than last year (not a goal) but it came out okay.
The Swim -If you’ve been [...]

Every race is a learning experience and this one was no exception.  On Friday night we went to the pre-race talk with the Pros and heard Joanna Zeiger (among others) speak.  The MC talked about how she had had one bad race after another (mechanical failures, nutritional issues, physical problems) and her response to that [...]

Like a lot of women I have many pair of shoes. Unlike most women my shoes tend to be flat and comfortable. I own heels but they stay in boxes at the back of the closet unless I’m going somewhere fancy and dressy. Most of the time I wear flat, comfy shoes or short heels.
I [...]

I’m okay with a Monday Tuesday post because this Tuesday is Monday for most of us.  Monday was Memorial Day and I hope you all remembered to remember and honor those who died in service to our country no matter how you feel about the conflict they served in.
Here’s what I did over this long [...]

And not just any date – oh no.  I’ve a got a three way scheduled for mid-June.  Ooooo baby!  That’s right!  I’m meeting up with Runner Susan and Juls for a wine country bike ride!  Wine will be involved.  Lots of wine.  And Cheese.  And more food.  And showers.  Yes…. showers. 
I think Mr. Runner Susan [...]

Mother’s Day 2009 went like this:
7 AM – Fabulous Open Water Swim Clinic where I learned some great stuff about sighting that might even keep the kayak guys from having to chase me down next time I race – awesome!
8:30 – coffee and fruit
9:00 – Trail Run.  I was feeling kind of trashed and really [...]

No more Monday Monday on Tuesday.  That’s just wrong.
So here’s what I did this weekend.
** update**
I just re-read this post and realized that if you aren’t a cyclist it sounds like I am a nutjob who speaks in some strange tongue.  I’m not going to re-write it.  Just an observation.
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That second climb looks a lot [...]

I think I wrote fairly often about how anxious I was about this race and how apprehensive I was about it.  As the week leading to the race drew near I went through every emotional state possible  and I felt hopeful, fearful, dread, excited and just plain anxious.  It was kind of a relief to [...]

Here’s what I did this weekend on Saturday:

3 Bears via Pig Farm + Inspiration Pt.
When I told my inadvertant coach Monica about it I got this response:
WHY did you ride 4 hours today?  WHY did you ride 57 miles!!!!  There is absolutely no need to ride anything over 2 hours!!!  You will not gain in [...]