Kermit, you were the super hero of the day. Let’s just start with the Garmin course elevation profile: Okay then compare to ironman website: Yep it’s funny how a bit of smoothing and number fudging will make something…
Swimmer in Transition Posts
Ah, inaugural racing events how I love your challenges, hype, and finally the execution on race day. The unknowns become known. Expectations are high, especially with WTC events, and California did not disappoint. The 2013 Ironman Lake Tahoe…
So here I am. Coming full circle to the end of my training and the finish of the real journey, to embark on the journey of race day. To circle around some buoys, turn the circular wheels and yeah,…
I swear one of these years we’ll take a proper vacation. To a sandy beach with fruity drinks. But for now, these race-cations will have to suffice. So it’s finally here {well, in 5 more sleeps}: IM Lake Tahoe…
As IMLT is quickly approaching, I’m looking forward to it with an anticipation I haven’t had all year. That jittery excitement about the swim start line has been putting smiles on my face and happiness in my heart. After…
{Ah, one of my all time favorite Office intros. Love the Jim/Dwight banter.} So if you haven’t heard, I’m training for a triathlon. Which happens to be long. And at elevation. And for someone who literally lives at the…
I’m tired. I’m cranky. I’m sore. I’m exhausted. {jeepers, you’d think I was PMS’ing or something} Nope. I’m dead in the middle of my Ironman build. Yippie ki-yay! Why do we block these memories out when Race Registration Compulsion…
Too long between posts and I find myself skimming over events that used to be my highlights. I suppose not having the podium pic will do that, but boo hoo, this isn’t a pity party blog. I raced SDIT…
I have had this race on my bucket list since I first heard about it in 2009 after just meeting speedster Erin H. I finally got the opportunity after meeting Noko’s pal and neighbor Allison. I signed up for…