I have procrastinated massively in writing this up. It isn't short. I'd like to say I've moved past this, but I can't lie - I haven't. I've had ten flats in less than two months, and now every time I ride I feel the anxiety pit in my stomach: will I flat again? Will I be stranded … Continue reading Monte Rio Sprint Tri 2016: Or, my race plan went to hell.
Tag: Training
Oakland Running Festival – Race Report
I learned a big lesson from this race. Without support, you cannot succeed. You may have read about my blister. Or maybe you saw my post about my flu-turned-cough? Ya. One of those turned out to affect me a whole lot more than expected. Had I not started the race with a group of teammates, … Continue reading Oakland Running Festival – Race Report
Brazen Bay Breeze: 10km Race Report
The race was fantastic, but I'll be honest with you - I was miserable. Not through anything the organizers, volunteers, or other racers did. I have no idea what happened, but I was in pain, I was exhausted, and I hated every second of that run. I was unable-to-walk-sore for a full day, literally parked it … Continue reading Brazen Bay Breeze: 10km Race Report
Pity, Party of One
No, I'm not asking for your empathy or pity. Just hosting my own little pity party from my bed. So I needed to run 5 miles according to my half marathon plan last week. I didn't get up in the morning and brought my stuff to work, instead. And forgot socks. I never get blisters, … Continue reading Pity, Party of One
This week in training: January 24 – 30
January 24 - 30: Well, a new job is hard work I'm thrilled to have started a new job this week! It's been a little crazy, especially considering that I am also moving on Wednesday of next week. Sunday, January 31 Long run, 6 miles (check, most excellent) // Monday, February 1 Master's swim in the morning (we'll see how this goes) … Continue reading This week in training: January 24 – 30
This week in training: January 24 – 30
January 24 - 30: Let's make some moves First day back to Master's practices? Check. New (huge) opportunity tomorrow? Double check. Let's make this happen. Sunday, January 24 Long run, 5 miles // Monday, January 25 Master's swim in the morning // Tuesday, January 26 Pace run, 4 miles - looking for a 9:45 min/mile pace // Wednesday, January 27 Short run, 2 miles - love having … Continue reading This week in training: January 24 – 30
This week in training: January 17 – 23
January 17 - 23: What's happening? Sorry sorry sorry sorry!! My best friend was in town this weekend so I was a little all over the place. Two days late...grr. I'm the worst. Sunday, January 17 Long run, 4 miles // Monday, January 18 Long run, 4 miles + Streeeetccchhhh and recover after a friend weekend // Tuesday, January 19 Rest day … Continue reading This week in training: January 17 – 23
This week in training: January 10 – 16
January 10 - 16: What's happening? Ok, new week! Lots going on in my little world, so I'm happy to have once again hit all my training days - though they may have been shuffled a bit. How was your week in training? Did you have any milestones? Any great runs / rides / swims? Sunday, … Continue reading This week in training: January 10 – 16