This week I joined the Chicago Tri Club and went to my first meeting. One of my cycling instructors at my gym let us know that he'd be speaking about metabolic efficiency - a way to burn fat (instead of carbs) - at the next Chicago Tri Club event. I was interested and wanted to attend. I took care of membership, the RSVP, and sitter (hubby was out of town). I focused on taking in as much as I could about Continue Reading

I've been looking for ways to make Ironman training a family affair. It's not easy. No one wants to do 1.5 hour brick workouts with me! Yet, I'm trying to get creative... It started with the idea of going swimming with McKenzie on Sundays. She's a strong swimmer. I figured we could go to the lap pool (our gym has a 4th floor family pool and a 1st floor lap pool - the serious folks are on floor 1). I was hoping we could Continue Reading

My first 2 hour solo lakefront cycling workout. 20 mph winds and waves kicking up on the path. Is this a good idea?? Maybe not. I rode through a foot of water 3 times. I actually timed it right the first time to miss the waves. Coming up on the bend before Oak St. beach, I jumped off the bike, waited for the waves to crash against the wall, then I ran all awkward in my cycling shoes past the curve and got back on. Continue Reading