Category Archives: Events

Helpful Training Hint

Today’s helpful training hint is this: If your weekly running has averaged 3 – 6 miles per week and you are doing a half marathon on Sunday, do not run 9 hard miles the Monday before. And if you can … Continue reading Continue reading

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And Fun it Was

Today I had a race. I know – I didn’t talk about it much but there it was – Tri for Fun! And so I did try for fun and it worked – fun was had. This race had its … Continue reading Continue reading

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Jumping off the Edge

When I get to the edge of the pool for my workout I never test the water – I just jump in. That’s kind of how I roll in life, too. If I spend too much time testing and thinking … Continue reading Continue reading

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I Won!

Yesterday was a wining day for me. It started out with my daughter Pookie and me going to the kickoff training session for the Nike Women’s Half Marathon. This event sold out in hours to the people who got the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Roll Call!

Who all is going to Wisconsin on 9/9 either to compete, sherpa, volunteer or just cheer? I know all the rA peeps are going so need to weigh in but who else will be there? Please leave a comment to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Musical Interlude and a little note

The 16th annual ALCATRAZ SHARKFEST is planned for June 28th, 2008. Registration for this event is now open!. but don’t tell anyone – it sells out fast. Of course that won’t impact me – I’m already registered. Continue reading

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No PR Today

Today I ran a local 5K that was well attended by my race club. My goal was to beat my last 5K time of 29:29 although I failed to note a few key differences about these 2 races. When I … Continue reading Continue reading

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You Call That Planning?

When I pack to go on a trip I start out thinking about where I’m going, how long the trip is and what I need to bring. I gather the clothes and accessories together and carefully put them in my … Continue reading Continue reading

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I Think Planning a W3dding was Easier

note – noting new here but apparently the “w” word in the title attracts spammers like nobodies business so I had to send it underground. Of course my daughter did most of the planning for the w3dding so it was … Continue reading Continue reading

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While the rest of you were racing….

or training or watching Ironmanlive I was roaming the heartland enjoying yet another fine celebration of my firstborn’s marriage and touring hundreds of acres of corn and soybean fields and chatting with cattle and climbing grain silos and well… you … Continue reading Continue reading

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