I had a good ride and swim today, nothing ground breaking but I did manage to hold a good long 20 -24 mph on some straights today on my ride. I hit a few steady inclines that gave me a bit of a challenge so I had to drop myContinue Reading
Nothing much to report. Yesterday I did an easy run/walk for 5 miles. I only have 3 more days until my triathlon! Today I am heading out for a bike ride, 12-15 miles then a walk after my ride followed by a swim, 600 yards. No running today since IContinue Reading
I kept things light today. I had aerobars, a water bottle to place between aerobars and a mph/cadence computer put on my bike today!! It was fun riding with them but a bit scary as your stability is quite different. I will need to get used to this type ofContinue Reading
Monday – Recovery from Sundays race! Tuesday – 800 yard swim /12 mile bike/ 3 mile run Wednesday – 1200 yard swim/ 3 mile run Thursday – 800 yard swim/12 mile bike/2 mile run Friday – 1200 yard swim/90 min walk Saturday – Easy 5 mile ride/ light run 15Continue Reading
I have spent so many days and nights thinking about the day I could say with pride, that I crossed the finish line strong! I have now reached this goal and I could not be happier. This day has been on my mind for some time. As some of youContinue Reading
Today was my last workout before my race. I did not push things too hard but I somehow managed to have a fabulous brick workout along with a decent swim. I feel rested and prepared. Strong and focused. Encouraged and motivated! We are leaving for Dallas to see my familyContinue Reading
Today was my birthday!!! I felt amazing, as if I was so blessed to have another year to do my best and reach for all I can. I drove home today along one of my routes that I train on and remembered an area along side of the road whereContinue Reading
Today was fabulous! My PT session went well, my therapist really worked my knee/IT band hard and it feels much better. My ST and swim today were both light as I do not want to push anything too much this week. Tomorrow will be my only hard workout of theContinue Reading
My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful holiday weekend together working in our yard, and shopping for furniture. I did manage to get in 2 workouts. On Saturday we did a short “mock” tri in preparation for my upcoming race in 5 days! I did well, my swim was notContinue Reading
I am out shopping, resting and working in the garden today! I feel strange taking it easy now that I only have 10 days before my race, but I feel wonderful and I do not want to overdo things. It has been a long time since my knee has feltContinue Reading