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In The Vicinity…
Today I was in the vicinity of pool (read: in the pool with my swim cap on and adjusting my goggles) raring and ready to go for a 1250 yard ladder workout. The next thing I know I hear the lifeguard yell “Everyone out of the pool! There is lightning in the vicinity!” This was [...]
Race Recap: Siesta Beach Triathlon
I swam, I cycled, I bonked. But I got sweet finisher’s medal in the end. The morning started out like any other race morning – a too early wakeup call & drive to the event site. After checking in, body marking & setting up transition I made my way down to the beach to check [...]
The Ultimate Triathlon Taper
I think I may have just set some kind of record for the longest taper prior to a Sprint Triathlon. Here’s what the last week has looked like: Wednesday – July 13 – 6pm spin with lots of long hill climbs & sprints! Thursday – July 14 – Sit in the car for 10 hours [...]
The Coveted Flip Turn
Another weekend, another two-a-day. That’s how life is most of the time as I approach race-day for the Siesta Beach Triathlon. Lined up for Saturday morning was a 30 minute swim + 60 minute bike ride. Diggity left the house super early to drive up to Tampa (with the Element) for a day on mountain [...]
Up & Down the Ladder
I’ve had a breakthrough: Swimming is MUCH more enjoyable when I plan a workout instead of just picking a distance & swimming. Yes, I may or may not be an idiot for needing 18 months to figure that out…but at least I figured it out eventually… I arrived to a super full pool thanks to [...]
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