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
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
Why Oh WHY? Why am I doing this?
Why am I doing an Ironman again? [Picture is an "OLA." When facilitating for a business partner, LIW, we cover their Organizational Leadership Architecture, which has leaders getting really clear about what they want and are truly inspired to achieve - in their role or for a specific project - and then what it'll take to get there. It's powerful stuff. As we covered this in training this week, I did an OLA for Continue Reading
Transition bags
Alight! I'm starting to consider what needs to be packed in the 2 transition bags that I'll turn in the day before my Ironman race. I think I've actually already got everything I need...except perhaps the bags themselves. T1 T2 Cycling Shoes Socks Water Bottle Helmet Lead Band Sunglasses Sunscreen Running Shoes Socks Water Bottle Chews Gus Visor Sunscreen Continue Reading