intent & wonder

Category: triathlon

  • Stubborn Goals

    Ok, here it is, as clearly as I can say it… Nationals is in 2 weeks and I’m not going. I committed to a goal back in October, when I registered for the 2014 USA Triathlon National Championships – Olympic Distance. – and I’m not going. Ugh. I delayed and languished over this decision for weeks and…

  • Lowell Mill City – Race Report

    Local, fun, and such nice people! The preparation:  Relaxed. I love my checklist. No thinking. I had everything on race day. Race morning: Triathalife is what happens when you’re making other plans. (a theme?) The link for directions didn’t get me all the way to the race – close, but miles away. I looked on the website…

  • Ashland Sprint = Race Stories

    I was still feeling the impact of Quassy (2 weeks prior) in my muscles, but most importantly, my Quassy experience was still in my mind and heart. The prep: Transition is 4 miles from my house. We have an 8:30 start. I have plenty of time in the morning.  I don’t have to leave until…

  • REV3 Quassy Olympic – late race report

    Race Report: R3Q Oly – Thar be hills! The preparation: I hate packing. I made it easier by (finally) creating a packing master list. Everything was laid out Thursday night.  I had everything I needed AND didn’t have any weird forgot my wet suit dreams. The departure: Triathlaife is what happens when you’re making other…

  • plan B: mental conditioning

    I read an article last week about mental conditioning and competitive athletes. The inspiration in this piece was a 2008 Olympic swimmer who missed the wall on her turn during a medal race.  This cost her important time, but she recovered and made the podium.  The author described how she was not just physically, but mentally…

  • Negative Splits – Positive Thoughts

    Workout #1: Endurance Run with negative split Type: Run Planned Duration: 1:20 Description: 15 min gradual warm-up, the keep effort in check, last 15:00=steady state effort (aim for ~half marathon pace, strong and steady) As I was “gradually” warming up, I started thinking about my target pace for the run. I was thinking 8:40/8:45 for the…