Category Archives: swimming

Rebelman Re-cap – round two

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

My second go at the Rebelman Triathlon is in the books.  This time I was 27 minutes faster and I placed third in my age group.  I didn’t worry as much – though I always worry about something.  I executed … Continue reading →

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Practice and Relax

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

This afternoon I picked up my race packet, swam a few laps, and then rode the bike route with Carol and Ashley.  It all felt pretty good.  I am number 161 so I will have a while to wait to … Continue reading →

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Training time – spring break

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

This week was spring break, one of the very nice perks of my job.  I was hoping that the weather would be a little warmer by the end of March but it has been pretty chilly.  I have still been … Continue reading →

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16 weeks – all part of the journey

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

I am 16 weeks, or a bit less, away from Raleigh and my first half Ironman.  Really, I am trying not to think about it too much.  But I do, of course.  Sam posted a link to another blog this … Continue reading →

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I can do anything…

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

For a  year after I graduated from Central Michigan I was a substitute teacher.  I taught in several districts, k-12, any subject on any given day.  Some days I basically babysat while other days I was able to teach something.  … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just keep going

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

The past few weeks have not been easy.  It began with a reaction to the flu shot, followed by a  fall, seasonal allergies, and a lot of travel.  I love to travel but I do get out of my routine.  … Continue reading →

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Opportunity, a year later

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading →

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Finished: Callaway Gardens Triathlon

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

This morning I finished the Callaway Gardens International distance Triathlon.  Last summer I did the sprint at Callaway Gardens and was supposed to do the International distance as well but was injured. As I set up my transition area I … Continue reading →

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Generous spirits and Angels among us: Luray (Post 4)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

I don’t really remember a time in my life when I was not aware of the concept that there are angels around us, watching over us, protecting us. Likewise, I have been surrounded by people who have generous spirits and … Continue reading →

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International distance: Luray (Post 2)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

The International distance triathlon takes place on Saturday morning at Luray.  The race consists of a 1.5km swim, 41 km bike, and 10k run.  I decided to register for this race after my failed attempt at Buster Britton and when I became … Continue reading →

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