Swimmer in Transition Posts

October 2, 2013

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…

September 30, 2013

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…

September 22, 2013

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,…

September 17, 2013

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…

September 12, 2013

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…

August 12, 2013

{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…

August 2, 2013

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…

July 24, 2013

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…

July 22, 2013

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…

June 23, 2013

This isn’t easy. Life’s not fair. Only the good die young. So many thoughts and fears come pouring to my mind, yet I can’t find the right words to convey my emotions involving Jackie. The So Cal cycling community…