Lots of fun and lot of miles this week while sticking to my triathlon training schedule! The training program I’m following has cycles to it. Basically you build up your mileage volume over the course of a few weeks, and then you have a recovery week. This past week was the peak of one of those… Continue reading triathlon training schedule
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Folsom Triathlon | The Triathlon Clinic that Wasn’t
This last Saturday I had planned to do the Folsom triathlon clinic in preparation for the triathlon, which is about two weeks away. I was excited, and a little nervous. The night before, I packed the countless things the website suggested participants bring- wetsuit, bike and swim gear, running clothes, the list goes on and on. On… Continue reading Folsom Triathlon | The Triathlon Clinic that Wasn’t
TRIATHLON TRAINING- WEEKLY UPDATE
Here is a recap of my training from Saturday, July 15th to Friday, July 21st Saturday This week’s triathlon training was, in a word- humbling. Learning two completely new sports is no easy task. At least I’m never bored, but I do often wonder if I’m crazy. Last week, swimming was the star. I… Continue reading TRIATHLON TRAINING- WEEKLY UPDATE
Matcha Now
When it comes to beverages, I’m pretty much a purist. I don’t like to drink my calories, so I pass on the sugary drinks. And on the other side of the coin, I avoid things like diet soda because it makes me breakout. This leaves me with a very small universe of things to quench… Continue reading Matcha Now
Triathlon Training- Weekly Update
On August 6th I plan to do my first triathlon. I signed up to do the Olympic Distance race of the Folsom Triathlon. For the past six weeks, I’ve been making my way through the Super Simple Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Training Plan and I’ve loved it. So why train for a half Ironman when… Continue reading Triathlon Training- Weekly Update
Open Water Swim
This weekend I did my first open water swim. This involved a few things dramatically out of my comfort zone, including renting a wetsuit, getting into a wetsuit (that act alone got my heart rate up!), and getting into the lake. I live in Sacramento, California, so I am lucky to have a few… Continue reading Open Water Swim
Remembering Laps While Swimming
Remembering laps while swimming has presented some interesting challenges. Beyond the basics, like trying to get my swim cap and goggles to stay on, I struggle to remember what lap I’m on during a long swim. I know it sounds funny, but I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one with this issue. Say you’ve… Continue reading Remembering Laps While Swimming
MyYogaWorks | A Review
I never thought I’d write this, but I love yoga. That’s because for as long as I can remember it just hasn’t been my thing. I’ve even blogged about my dislike for yoga. I love the idea, the culture of yoga, but the actual practice made me crazy. When I’d actually take a yoga… Continue reading MyYogaWorks | A Review
Overcoming Fears
Recently, the idea of training for a triathlon has really peaked my interest. Unfortunately, it also brought up a lot of nerves too. I knew overcoming fears was going to be part of this new challenge. Despite the fears, one reason I was interested in triathlon is because I love to run. However, running all… Continue reading Overcoming Fears
First Time Marathon Tips
This week I’ve been recapping my first marathon experience. Today I wanted to touch on some of the things I learned through this whole process. First, if you are thinking about running a marathon- Do it. So many people have told me that running a marathon was on their bucket list. That is… Continue reading First Time Marathon Tips