Category Archives: Ironman

From the Beach to the Battleship – a journey of 140.6 miles

Posted on November 11, 2009 by 21cm

This is my story of my first 140.6 – the Beach 2 Battleship which starts in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and ends in Wilmington, North Carolina.   I went into this race completely convinced I could finish but even more completely … Continue reading →

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Rumble Eve

Posted on November 7, 2009 by 21cm

It’s 7:00 PM the night before my big race and I’m ready to rumble.  Like everyone who endeavors  to traverse 140.6 miles all in a row broken up into a 2.4 miles swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a … Continue reading →

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Ironman Anxiety Dream #278,605

Posted on October 30, 2009 by 21cm

Everyone has them – the race anxiety dream.  They are not limited to iron distance races but they are de rigueur for them and I was getting a little concerned that mine had not yet shown up. I was worried … Continue reading →

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Over the Top

Posted on October 24, 2009 by 21cm

I can’t believe I got from last weekend to this weekend without writing about the fabulosity that was those 2 days, a week ago.  I think that’s how it goes.  I figure I’d better spit it out before I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Fun in a tub, Hell Yes!, Ironman, Running | 8 Comments

Monday Monday – It’s All About the Win/Win

Posted on September 22, 2009 by 21cm

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Accolades, community, Cycling, Events, Ironman, Monday Monday, Racing, Technology, training, triathlon, Tribute, True Love | 9 Comments

Livin’ Large in North Carolina

Posted on September 12, 2009 by 21cm

This is where we live (I get to be part of  “we” when I’m here) Where the bugs are huge And the babies travel in herds Where the vines cover everything And the healthy living trails are brought to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, images, Ironman, True Love | 9 Comments

That’s Just Mean

Posted on August 4, 2008 by 21cm

Mother Nature can be such a beeyotch and a prankster. Again – HUGE congratulations to Pirate, Baboo, Jen, Andy and to Misty who gutted out that run just because she could and she wanted to get her money’s worth out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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That’s Just Mean

Posted on August 4, 2008 by 21cm

Mother Nature can be such a beeyotch and a prankster. Again – HUGE congratulations to Pirate, Baboo, Jen, Andy and to Misty who gutted out that run just because she could and she wanted to get her money’s worth out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Vineman Giveth, The Vineman Taketh Away

Posted on August 3, 2008 by 21cm

Vineman, dear Vineman – why you gotta be like that?
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Posted in Accolades, Inspiration, Ironman, Racing, triathlon | 6 Comments

Good Vibes to all you Racers!

Posted on June 19, 2008 by 21cm

Whether you are doing an Ironman for your first or fifth time, running your first marathon (Steve in a Speedo ) or your 9th (his lovely wife IronPharmie) or doing your first ever triathlton (Go Jeanne!) make this your day! … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in community, Events, Ironman, Racing, Running, triathlon | 5 Comments