Whether you’ve done a running race or not, a triathlon presents a whole other set of challenges and unknowns (what’s transition? do I need a road bike? should I use a wetsuit? do I wear the bib during the swim??)! I have to admit I was so nervous about doing a triathlon that I … Continue reading
In case you missed it you may want to start with the previous 2 posts about the Hyannis Sprint Triathlon (my first tri!): Pre-Race Prep Before the Start So, when we last left off Pat and I were standing on the beach ready for our swim start… I should probably mention that I went into … Continue reading
Well, the good news is my first triathlon is in the books! I didn’t get eaten by a shark, I didn’t drown and I didn’t fall of my bike. The bad news is I did come a little closer to one of those three things than I would have liked – but more on that … Continue reading
RECAP (6/9-6/15) Monday – 3 mile run & 30 minutes elliptical Tuesday – 700 meter swim & 30 minutes stationary bike Wednesday – 75 minute yoga class Thursday – rest day & triathlon prep! Friday – rest day Saturday – Hyannis Sprint Tri I (recap coming soon!) Sunday – rest day Weekly Mileage – 6 miles 2014 Mileage -261 miles OVERALL Well … Continue reading
About a month ago I shared that I was getting ready to do my first triathlon (you can read about it HERE!) and if I haven’t said it already, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the wonderful words of encouragement and advice from those of you who have “tri-ed” before! Well, race day is almost … Continue reading
So you may have noticed over the past month or two I’ve added some different cross training to my usual running & yoga… …like swimming… …and biking… …and the usual running. You’re all smart…let’s do the math: SWIMMING + BIKING + RUNNING = TRIATHLON! One month from today I will be doing my first sprint … Continue reading
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