Category Archives: Racing

The Worst Run Race I Ever Won- FOTD Race Report

Posted on August 10, 2009 by 21cm

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Monday, Racing | 12 Comments

Vineman 2009 – A Little Visit to Hell

Posted on July 21, 2009 by 21cm

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Monday Monday, Pain and Suffering, Racing, triathlon | 11 Comments

Anchorman Race Report – Winner!

Posted on June 12, 2009 by 21cm

Last Sunday I raced the inaugural San Francisco Anchorman.  Great race! (check and see if there is an Anchorman race in city near you!)  If you have always dreamed of doing Escape from Alcatraz you should consider this race as … Continue reading →

Posted in Racing | 7 Comments

The Relay – We Should Have Left the Cranky Pants in the Van

Posted on May 9, 2009 by 21cm

It all started months ago when a guy in my race club announced an interest in getting some teams together to run The Relay – a 200 mile relay race that starts in Calistoga and ends in Davenport.  It used … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Racing | 7 Comments

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

Race Ready!

Posted on March 27, 2009 by 21cm

Greetings Sports Fans!  I’ve gone from performance anxiety to race ready and that is a welcomed thing, indeed.  How did Iget there? First of all, I know how to make use of a neglected weight bench.  I turned it into … Continue reading →

Posted in Hell Yes!, Racing | 5 Comments

Performance Anxiety

Posted on March 21, 2009 by 21cm

    I think we’re all familiar with this phenomenon.  You want it.  You want it bad.  And you want it to be good.  You want it to be really good.  You want it to make you quiver with vitality and … Continue reading →

Posted in Racing | 9 Comments

Monday Monday – Buried Under A Pile of Snot Rags

Posted on March 3, 2009 by 21cm

I am sick with a cold.  A really nasty one. Maybe it is the flu but I don’t have any body aches so I don’t think so.  There are 2 things I can’t stop doing – blowing my nose and … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Monday, PR!, Racing, Running | Tagged | 7 Comments

Monday Monday – No PR For YOU!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by 21cm

Oh well – I did not have a 5K PR in the couples relay but I did have a great time! I rode a really hard ride on Saturday along with a bunch of people from Forward Motion Race Club … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Monday, Racing, Running | 6 Comments