So, this race was an interesting one. First off, I want to apologize for the pics. They suck. Something is wrong with our camera. Despite me failing to PR at this race, it was still a great one. I learned a lot about how hard I can push myself. I also learned when to tail [...]
Well, it is finally the night before the Portland Marathon for me. I’m trying not be nervous for this “training run,” but I can’t help it!! Dinner with my husband and triathlon club definitely helped ease some anxiety. I could not believe how much crap I had out for this run. Whatever happened to the [...]
I have been enjoying all the name suggestions for my new tri bike, and if you haven’t thought something up to name it yet, please comment here! If I like the name you suggest, you get a prize! Yesterday kicked my butt!! I swam in the morning, and then had my 2 hour bike fitting [...]
My long run was solo again this weekend. This was not by choice. My running group was meeting up at the military cemetery this weekend. I got this mixed up with another cemetery and ended up being the “crazy lady” driving around a cemetery with the windows down looking for some girls in running apparel [...]
This past Sunday, I participated in the St. Paddy’s 5 MILER with my running team, the Spokane Swifts. I had a great time and pushed myself more than I have ever pushed myself during a race. It was my very first race of the 2011 racing season. We were the girls in the annoying pink [...]
In case you were wondering what I looked like when I went out running in negative 13 degrees windchill a week ago, this was me before the run. Sexy, eh? I wore my gloves on and off. My hands get soooo hot! This was this past Saturday. A lot of the girls from the Swifts [...]
I have often stated on the blog that I loathe speedwork. Speedwork is also more painful when you haven’t done it in several months. I know it is necessary to get better, but that does not change the fact that I don’t like it. I know I need to except the pain and learn to [...]