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
Category: Fitness
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
free bike services Sacramento | Sacramento Bike Kitchen
In the few short weeks since I started triathlon training, I have learned so much. A lot of that has come on the bike. One lesson, bikes, and bike maintenance, can be costly, but the free bike services Sacramento has to offer are a huge help. I’m not new to the bike, in fact, I… Continue reading free bike services Sacramento | Sacramento Bike Kitchen
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
Marathon Race Day Tips
In yesterday’s post, I shared some of the things that led up to my first marathon, which I ran last weekend in San Diego. Today I wanted to share my experience on race day because it was completely different than the nerves I had a couple of days leading up to the marathon. … Continue reading Marathon Race Day Tips
San Diego marathon | race recap
I did it! I finished my first marathon! And now it’s time rehash it all in the San Diego Marathon race recap! For those who have been kind enough to read my blog, you may know that about six months ago I signed up for the San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon. I’ve done a… Continue reading San Diego marathon | race recap
Lauren Fleshman
I love listening to a good podcast while I’m running. A while ago I did a post on some of my favorites. I’ve recently added to my list. Runner’s World Magazine is one of my favorite magazines. Not a surprise, because it’s about all things running! About a year ago, they started a podcast.… Continue reading Lauren Fleshman
Marathon Tapering
You’ve been training for months and it’s almost here! Your marathon is… next weekend. That means it time for the dreaded marathon tapering. Your training is basically done. Other than one relaxed-paced 8 or 10 miles run over the weekend, you really have to take things easy so you can do your best on race… Continue reading Marathon Tapering