My stories of training & racing around the world
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Week 12 Base Training: Are We There Yet?
My theme of the week was… Patience. Because of my impatient nature, I tried to muscle my way through an exercise towards the end of the week and ended up hurting my shoulder. Based on my work… Read more
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Week 11 Base Training: Finding Balance
The theme of my week was…. Balance. What changed this week? Well, a few things. Shant is up in town for a 6-week trip (!!!) which is nice. It’s been a challenge being able to balance my… Read more
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Week 10 Base Training: It Didn’t Happen
After coming back from my race on Sunday night, I slept in until about 9am and then headed to work. I started feeling sick at around 12 or so, and my condition gradually worsened until 5:30pm. I… Read more
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Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon Arizona
Despite the tragedy surrounding race weekend, it went pretty well. Everything prior to the expo was a bit of a blur. I quickly picked up all of my race swag and headed out to wander the expo… Read more
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Week 9 Base Training: In Memory of Ron Gehring
There was a lesson I learned not too long ago in a meditation class about presence. It wasn’t so much about being present in every moment (although that was the key take away from such a practice).… Read more
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Week 8 Base Training: Be Fearless
I’m tired and I can’t think straight, so here’s a few things to consider before I jump into my recap. Recap of week 8 base training: 14.1 hours; 6,816 yards of swimming; 35.75 miles of biking, 17.88… Read more
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Week 7 Base Training: Try Harder, Aim Higher
The holidays are over and I’m back in Seattle. Aside from the time I spent sick (Christmas Eve and Christmas day) I’m happy to report that I got in all of my time and miles over my… Read more
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2012 Recap: A Year of Positive Change and New Beginnings
Oh man! The new year is upon us! Last year my obligatory EOY post was saved as a draft. Ironically I never finished it so this year I’m rushing at the last minute to sum up all of… Read more
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Week 6 Base Training: In Sickness and In Health
I think about April 28th everyday. It’s the day I plan on crossing the finish line. Funny — when I told my boyfriend about the full Iron-distance race at the end of April, he said it was… Read more
Amara in Training 