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Steelhead was supposed to be my last 70.3 of the season. It wasn’t. I knew I was going to be at Rev3 Cedar Point to cheer Brian on his full iron distance race. I didn’t realize I’d be there racing myself. After Steelhead we switched up my nutrition plan on the bike and run andContinue reading “The last minute add with a big reward”

I went to Louisville for the Ironman to cheer on the gazillion people I knew racing. I was able to kayak the swim and work in the women’s change tent in T2. It was a great perspective to other parts of the Ironman I hadn’t seen that up close and personal. Kayaking the swim wasContinue reading “Blows your mind-Volunteering at IMKY”

This past Saturday marked 3 months out from Ironman Arizona. I started the day with a mile open water swim then headed out for a 62 mile bike ride. I popped a spoke on my back wheel of my ZIPP around mile 16 and my ride was over. I was so bummed fucking pissed. Trying toContinue reading “30,000 feet; makes me wanna puke”

Steelhead 70.3 was the 2nd major race on the road to Ironman. I had some nerves going into this race, mainly because I knew I needed a good race coming off Kansas heading into Arizona. I guess I needed it mentally to know that the Arizona finish was still a possible reality. Because after Kansas,Continue reading “PR in Benton Harbor”

It’s a black fly, in your chardonnay; isn’t it ironic? Yes, it is quite ironic that my last post was how I was in love with training, life is grand. Just a few weeks later I’ve had a complete meltdown and have to fucking ride my bike on my trainer in my house just soContinue reading “T Minus 4 Months – The Complete Meltdown”

Something has clicked. I don’t know what, how or why but it has. I’m falling in love with training for Ironman.  Much like a new relationship, it’s taking all my time as my money! But unlike any relationship I’ve ever been in, I’m feeling good about myself without any doubts.  I don’t have to haveContinue reading “I’m falling in love”

Tri. Short for Triathlon. tri·ath·lon   /trīˈaTHlən/ Noun An athletic contest consisting of three different events, typically swimming, cycling, and long-distance running. Why do I tri?That’s a question I’m not sure I know the answer to. Up until now, I really dislike swimming. I suck at running therefore I really have to push myself to run.Continue reading “Why do I tri?”

climb. climb. wind. wind and climb. Repeat. christ does this ever fucking end? “The last straight away into the park is supposed to be a tail wind, but it’s now turned to a head wind” – volunteer bike aid 3 So Kansas. You think it’s flat. It’s not. It has some nice big rollers. BigContinue reading “Kansas Kicked My Ass – A Blessing in Disguise”

Oh wait. Fuck. I have brown eyes. I swear sometimes I can’t remember anything. Well, same message, there’s something behind these eyes. If we’re not friends on Facebook then you don’t know that every time I fall off my bike, I’ve posted something about it. A picture where I fell the first time. A statusContinue reading “Behind these hazel eyes”

Life is short. You hear this all the time. If you’re like me, you think about it for a few moments and then you’re rushing off somewhere and it’s too soon forgotten.In February I was at my annual check up with my oncologist. Sitting in the waiting room I saw a familiar blonde headed girl.Continue reading “Send me on my way”