Ironman Arizona Week 17: Distracted
Looking back at my path to Ironman Florida in 2013, there came a point my training derailed; but not to the extent my training for Ironman Arizona has. It’s not that I am completely off task, Read More …
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Ironman Arizona Week 14: Self Doubt Takes A Hike
I know you and you don’t fool me. I have lived with you my whole life, and it was only as an adult that I chose to ignore you. You resent me for that. You Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ironman Arizona Week 7: Back on The Bandwagon
I got my mojo back, and took this week by the horns. I didn’t do everything on my schedule, but given the limitations of having the kids at home and my husband traveling… I am Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 6: Training? What Training?
We are still on vacation. For the past two weeks I have been with Joe and the boys around the Northeast. My Coach’s instructions were to have fun but “stay active,” and I did. I Read More …
