Ironman Arizona Week 13: Distracted But Grounded
This week I was distracted but I might as well get used to it. From now until November 16, there will be a lot going on. I have the 8 mile Swim For Alligator Lighthouse with Read More …
Category: Fitness
Ironman Arizona Week 12: On Track
There was a discussion on following training plans on one of my Ironman Arizona forums. I was surprised at how many people were on top of things, following their plan and doing all their workouts. I Read More …
Much Gratitude To The Hilton Key Largo Resort
I’m a better person while working on a ThumbsUp project. It’s just a fact. I smile more, am nicer to strangers, and am certainly a more patient mom. It’s not always like that of course, and like every Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 11: Insanity
One definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again expecting different results. If that’s true, I am certifiably insane. Oddly enough, I look forward to my long runs. Every time Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 10: What Recovery Week?
Recovery week is a misnomer. A better name would be “suck it up” week or testing week. Not only do I dislike tests in general (think SATs, school, etc.), but swim, bike and run tests Read More …
Review: Nike MAX Transitions Sunglasses
I’m one of those who wear my gear until it no longer functions. My Garmin watch is literally about to fall apart, but I just can’t justify the cost of a new one. It still Read More …
ThumbsUp At The Swim For Alligator Lighthouse OWS
After every big race there is a period of sadness. It’s so common among athletes we even have a name for it: the post race blues. I had it after finishing the South Beach Triathlon Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 9: Slow But Strong
There is definitely a difference the second time around. For my first Ironman, in Florida last year, I was a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to expect and had legitimate doubts about completing the Read More …
Review: Asics NOOSA Tri 9
I am a creature of habit. For example, there’s a little place I grab lunch at least twice a week while I wait for the kids. There are tons of other places around, but I Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 8: Heat and Hydration
If I had to choose between training in severe heat or severe cold, I would choose heat. Hands down. I ran in Vermont over Christmas break, in some ungodly cold weather. First I had to Read More …
