Swimmer in Transition Posts

February 4, 2009

Early Fridays Rule! Friday morning I swam in the cove, went to work for 2.5 hours and then left with Caleb for the Great Western Loop. A beautiful sunny 80 degree Friday afternoon made for an awesome ride. Here…

January 29, 2009

Longest Run Ever! Sweet!I don’t usually toot my own horn. Side note: I played the flute through high school, so I was a flutie tootie, so, yes I used to toot my own horn (and polish it as much…

January 20, 2009

My days are ridiculously long. Having to maximize my day is essential for my training and I suppose for my happiness. Most people know the unhappyness that work brings into the picture. So using my day to the fullest…

January 15, 2009

Quick masters update. 4200 today. Main set: 300’s again!??! 8×300 Free (at least it wasn’t IM) 1, 2 on 4:00 3, 4 on 3:45 5, 6 on 4:00 7, 8 on 3:30 Joe, are you kidding? 1:10 pace, no…

January 14, 2009

Goal 1: on sale Christmas candy; Killer. Got some cherries to make up and curb the workday boredom eating problem.Goal 2: in training. Running still sucks.Goal 3: going well. Cove swimming has been a blast lately. I got off…

January 8, 2009

Athlete. That’s my word. I broke down all my goals, and they all boil down to that. I’m entering my first complete triathlon season this year with full force. I’ve had some time to think it through and here…

January 6, 2009

**Distraught** Before I give the Mammoth update I need to report on the happenings of today:Woke up for JT’s ride. I left my helmet at Stephen’s. Sweet. Rode down Rosecrans without a helmet. Scary. Borrowed a rental helmet from…

December 29, 2008

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. My sis and I survived the first Christmas away from home, spending it at her home in Phoenix. I drove out Christmas eve, and thanks to the crazy no daylight savings…

December 23, 2008

Back in August I had a post about the best weekend in California. This past weekend was a challenger. For now: the best winter weekend in California. Theme: Excessive craziness.After last weeks big storm I checked the snow report:…

December 17, 2008

My year end thoughts have brought me to elaborate on my Christmas letter and summarize the majority of my 2008 blog. Most prominently on my mind…the amazingness of my bike. The greatness of the cove. The wonderful life I…