I’m a believer in “never say never,” you never know. I once said I was never interested in doing a triathlon. Who wanted to take on that swim? Ha! Well, evidently me. So, never say never, but… Never again! I’m one and done folks. This is ridiculous. The logistics alone. I’ve got heat rash popping out on my thighs, back and butt whenever I go on a long bike ride. I was told by my son “Mom! You came home for 1 Continue Reading
Week 7 – desperately needed to prioritize time with the kids
Desperately needed to prioritize some time with the kids. My time with McKenzie involved pedicures. (see pic) Sunday - I was in California the last two weeks and was on a bike out in the burbs for most of the day yesterday. So I wanted to prioritize the kids today. I promised 1-on-1 time with them both, doing whatever they wanted to do. Guess what McKenzie wanted to do? Workout! OK. I’ll take it easy. She’s so Continue Reading
Week 8 – left side hurts on the bike
Sunday - Racine Ironman 70.3 cut short. Stupid weather. Morning of waiting, being disappointed, mentally readjusting, standing around, going to my car to wait out the storms, started at 10:30am. 31-mile bike ride – I hammered it. (1:46) Half marathon run – I suffered in the heat. (2:36) More about the race here… Total: 4.5 hours = 270 minutes Monday - Exhausted! Got up at 5:30am to lead a webinar from 6-8. Continue Reading
Racine Half Ironman … Almost
Another Incomplete Triathlon I felt so ready to tackle the Half Ironman. My game plan was to be conservative and have a confidence-boosting day. I was ready to take my time – spend up to 7.5 hours – and finish with something in the tank. Not able to do the full event due to weather. I was okay with being rained on, with wind even with rough waters. I just wanted to do it. When they announced that the swim was Continue Reading
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