Category Archives: triathlon

Wisdom wins

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

It seemed like a good plan but one should really always listen to James Spann.  When he says it is going to be really cold and rain, he is generally right.  This race was not on my plan but I … Continue reading →

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“Once more to the breach, dear friends, once more.”

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

See, all that education is worth something.  I can connect Shakespeare and triathlon.  This line from Henry V kept coming to mind this week after I registered for the Lake Guntersville Olympic Triathlon that will be on Saturday.  Here I … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow, but not this weekend

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

I had been feeling fairly anxious about the Capital of Dreams triathlon for a while – river swim, jump in the water, wetsuit… all things I had not experienced. Due to our weather this spring, a few more things were … Continue reading →

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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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Rebel Man Weekend – take 2

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

The Rebel Man Triathlon was my first triathlon two years ago.  I was, in a word, terrified.  My friend Carol has reminded me that I was so nervous that I wouldn’t even have dinner on Saturday night. I’m not that … 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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5 Questions for the Off Season

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

I saw a post on Active.com earlier this week titled “5 Questions to ask yourself in this Offseason.”  The offseason from triathlon provides an opportunity for assessment, rest, working on different things like strength and flexibility, and setting goals for … Continue reading →

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Racing to stop diabetes: a 70.30 goal

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Over the last few months I have mentioned that I plan on doing a half Ironman in 2013.  I am actually registered for two:  Raleigh on June 2 and Augusta on September 29.  I have also decided to devote my … Continue reading →

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Following my instincts

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Sometimes I just have to follow my instincts. This was one weekend when I realized that.  For a while I had really felt that the Lake Lanier Triathlon just was not meant to be.  This was one of my deferred … Continue reading →

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