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Category Archives: Racing
The Other Side of the Mountain
The most famous 3 words in the world of mountaineering are “Because it’s there” allegedly spoken by George Mallory when asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest. We all have a Mt. Everest in our lives and some of … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Ironman, It's All About Me, Racing, triathlon
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Weekend Update (from 2 weekends ago)
The weekend started out with SHARKFEST! which is a swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park. This was my 6th run at it and so far it was Sharks 0/21CM 5. I intended to keep it that way but you … Continue reading
Where is Thumbkin?
There’s a funny picture of Mr. Rogers apparently flipping someone off on the internet. I took one look at it and knew perfectly well that wasn’t what was happening. Mr. Rogers give someone the bird? I don’t think so. I … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, Swimming, triathlon
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In Which our Heroine Engages in New Math
I’ve already gone from “1 Down, 5 or so to Go” to “2 Down, 2 or 3 to Go”. It’s the new math! Or it’s because I missed a race due to illness, injury and apathy to train and … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, triathlon
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1 Down 5 or So To Go
Today was race day. 1st race of the season and I arrived at the start under trained and over weight – not a winning combination but a great way to inspire myself to get it together. I also showed up … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, triathlon
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Of Races and RollerCoasters
Folsom, August 15, 2010 – Folsom Olympic Distance Triathlon There is no better time for self-evaluation and a trip to the internal loony bin than during a race. The rollers on the bike course are no match to the rollers … Continue reading
Posted in Racing, triathlon, Uncategorized
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Lemons, Lemonade or an Arnold Palmer?
I don’t think I can make lemonade out of lemons quite they way Runner Susan can. She turned a 3 hour traffic jam, a full bladder and a missed race start into running an ultra marathon and getting a marathon … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Pain and Suffering, Racing, training
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Rumble Eve
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
Monday Monday – It’s All About the Win/Win
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
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Hump Day Miscellany – in pictures!
I decided to just post pictures of a bunch of stuff Folsom Olympic Distance Triathlon The night before the race I went to the Mexican restaurant next door and ordered a chicken burrito, expecting to get a normal burrito. No. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Fun in a tub, Hump Day, Racing, triathlon
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