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She hits the wall
Today’s workout: humility In previous posts, I’ve presented some of my initial challenges with swimming on my back: Does your neck hurt when you do that? I’ve also celebrated my progress and ability to predict the end of the pool by watching ceiling tiles: Procrastination & BTTW Today, my neck was in a great position.…
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Trail Running
Workout: Recovery Run (Trail Run) Planned Duration: 0:30 Description: 5-10 min dynamic warm-up Easy pace throughout If you can get on a trail, do it. Trail running is good for your soul AND it helps increase your cadence and strengthen your stabilizing muscles. It’s been a very long time since I’ve run trails. Several ankle…
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What sport isn’t all about my core strength?
a. swim b. bike c. run d. none of the above, so just get over it and do more planks. (sigh) After last week’s monster “pull buoy at the ankles” workout, I sent a long email to my coach. It was all about how sure I was that my old, left shoulder injury and its…
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a triathlete’s holiday wishlist
The catalogs have started arriving in bulk at my house. My kids are getting hand cramps from circling new Lego sets, rainbow loom accessories, and other bits of colorful plastic. OK, it’s not just the kids. It’s me, too. For some context, my husband and I just celebrated our 13th anniversary. The traditional gift for…
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gazinta swim
My morning swim workout was joyfully improved by my 10 year old daughter. Each time I reach the wall, I look at my handy workout scrap of paper to see what’s next. This is what I saw today. Hannah had embellished. I smiled each time. It wasn’t just that these little guys (called “gazintas”) are…
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My coach is this awesome!
I posted about starting with a new coach last week, or so. I wanted to clarify her awesomeness. Not only is my coach, Kelsey, awesome – she is this awesome! → This is Kelsey. Overall female finisher for the 2013 Rev3 Olympic Distance Triathlon. She is amazing and I am completely honored that she’s coaching me this…
intent & wonder 