Category Archives: triathlon

Getting Back in the Saddle

Posted on March 14, 2011 by 21cm

When I did my 140.6, lo those many months ago, I came out of that experience feeling like I could handle anything.  Not that I was so amazing – just that I had done the distance and if I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, training, triathlon | 1 Comment

Of Races and RollerCoasters

Posted on August 17, 2010 by 21cm

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 | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in community, Dreams, Events, Ironman, Racing, triathlon | 5 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

Hump Day Miscellany – in pictures!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by 21cm

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 | 6 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

Then and Now

Posted on November 13, 2008 by 21cm

This photograph proves a few things.  The ‘Then’ version was taken when my eldest was 16 months old. She is now 25. The ‘Now’ was taken today, Nov 13, 2008.  Although the baby has changed, the Mama, the pants and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, photo, triathlon | Tagged | 10 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 – F.I.T. Race Report – PR!

Posted on September 8, 2008 by 21cm

I wish I could tell you I was floating on air with this PR – I should be. I feel good about it and it shows remarkable improvement in my ability but something is just not ‘there’ Maybe writing this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in It's All About Me, Monday Monday, PR!, Racing, triathlon | 20 Comments

Done!

Posted on September 7, 2008 by 21cm

And done reasonably well. I had a big PR and will write a race report tomorrow. Thanks for all the well wishes. I really needed them! Continue reading →

Posted in PR!, Racing, triathlon | 5 Comments