Category Archives: Events

Monday Monday – That Was Hard! Oceanside Race Report

Posted on April 6, 2009 by 21cm

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Monday Monday, Racing | 16 Comments

Hump Day Miscellany – the Pre-Race Edition

Posted on April 2, 2009 by 21cm

Pre-race is a condition that is lasting far too long. It’s kind of like being pregnant. As your due date looms thoughts of just getting it over with increase. At least races always happen on their due dates which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hump Day, Racing | 7 Comments

Hump Day Miscellany – on Wednesday!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by 21cm

It’s a miracle!  I’m actually getting this written on the correct day.  Must be that spirit of renewal we are all feeling.  We are all feeling it right?  I am!  So without further ado …. 1). Drive By Compliment – … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Events, Hump Day, Inspiration | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Monday Monday – The Circle of Life

Posted on January 5, 2009 by 21cm

Happy New Year!  I’m still here and you’re still there and life goes on, changed very little by the actual date and yet – we all wake up January 1 filled to the brim with determination to make THIS year … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Events, Monday Monday | Tagged | 6 Comments

Monday Monday – It’s All About the Shirt

Posted on November 11, 2008 by 21cm

There are a couple of truisms when it comes to racing. Don’t go out too fast …. and It’s all about the shirt. This weekend’s 20 miler gave me an opportunity to be reminded of both – one in a … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Events, Monday Monday, Racing, Running | Tagged | 9 Comments

Oh The Pain

Posted on October 30, 2008 by 21cm

I’m having a pain.  Actually I’m having a couple. My first pain is that I really, really, really want to register for the New York City Triathlon but there are a bunch of reasons why that might not be my … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Pain and Suffering | 6 Comments

Monday Monday – NWM Race Report – PR

Posted on October 21, 2008 by 21cm

This will be a race report mostly in pictures because we all know about the ratio of value between pictures and words. The plan was for 2 of my friends from Forward Motion to arrive at Chez Moi at 4:30 … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Events, Monday Monday, PR!, Racing | Tagged | 15 Comments

Nike swag

Posted on October 19, 2008 by 21cm

Tomorrow is race day and I’m ready although I’m really tired. I wanted to share with you what I got at the Expo. I had to go twice to do this. I got the stuff in the first picture on … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Events, Fun in a tub, Racing, Running | 6 Comments

Tri, Tri and Tri again

Posted on September 30, 2008 by 21cm

Forward – I have written about this before (twice) but I just got the pics from this year’s race and it brought it all up for me again so this is what we call a three-peat. Apologies if you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, It's All About Me, Racing, triathlon | Tagged | 4 Comments

Monday Monday – Sliding in to Home

Posted on September 15, 2008 by 21cm

This coming weekend is my last, scheduled triathlon of the season. That doesn’t mean I won’t bow to peer pressure and end up doing another one but it does mean that I have no plans to do another one. This … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Racing | 14 Comments