Tag: inspiration

HITS 140.6 Palm Springs: Racing for a Cause

So, after much deliberation, I finally narrowed down my fundraiser to three charities. Well, technically I couldn't decide between three charities, so I've decided to fundraise for all three of them: I've decided to dedicate portions of my iron-distance triathlon to these causes: swimming 2.4 miles for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, cycling … Continue reading HITS 140.6 Palm Springs: Racing for a Cause →

Week 2+3 HITS Palm Springs Training: A Twisted Ankle, and Then Some

Oh boy. I got one good training week in and then BAM -- I was hit with another twist to the ankle on my morning run. I was down by half my training time this week (week #2), and I've reloaded it on week 3 hoping that it doesn't overload my week 4 which, coincidentally, … Continue reading Week 2+3 HITS Palm Springs Training: A Twisted Ankle, and Then Some →

Week 1 HITS Palm Springs 140.6 Training: Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

With Ironman Louisville in my hypothetical rear-view mirror, I plodded along and laid down the plans for my new backup race in Palm Springs. This morning I thought about the last four weeks and how I'd been off my feet for three of them. This morning I didn't feel any worse off having taken time … Continue reading Week 1 HITS Palm Springs 140.6 Training: Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy →

Move Over Louisville…I’m heading to Palm Springs for my 140.6

So there's been a lot of developments lately in my personal life, some of it good and some of it bad. For many reasons -- I didn't have enough base training/fitness in the bank...because I was out for a week with a dislocated shoulder, and then was out again for another week and a half … Continue reading Move Over Louisville…I’m heading to Palm Springs for my 140.6 →

Week 19 Ironman Louisville Training: Finish What You Started

Among many silly reasons, I started my journey to Ironman because I wanted the challenge. I wanted to see what it felt like to take something from concept to completion. I wanted to do it to see if I could do it. There have been a lot of things I've started and never finished...plenty of … Continue reading Week 19 Ironman Louisville Training: Finish What You Started →

Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Seattle Half Marathon

Ahhhhh. There's nothing feeling like you've finally arrived in a new city than running a road race there. Make that three. I've completed the Athleta Iron Girl 10K last year, along with the Sporty Divas half marathon in Tacoma, but the Rock n Roll races always hold a fond place in my heart. This race … Continue reading Race Recap: 2013 Rock ‘n Roll Seattle Half Marathon →

Week 17 + 18 Ironman Louisville Training: Surgery + Post-Op Recovery

This post will be relatively short since I spent week 17 in massive amounts of pain and eventually surgery. I spent week 18 recovering from my surgery, considering my racing/training options, hopped up on pain medications, handling personal family issues, and mentally prepping for a half-marathon since I couldn't actually physically train. So, even though … Continue reading Week 17 + 18 Ironman Louisville Training: Surgery + Post-Op Recovery →

Week 14 Ironman Louisville Training: All Great Changes are Preceded by Chaos

What. A. Week! I've learned a lot this week...learning a thing or two about making a schedule and sticking to it. Learning to "embrace the suck." Learning to view my goals as non-negotiable. Learning to read my body a little better. I'm trying not to go crazy but my wisdom teeth are giving me problems … Continue reading Week 14 Ironman Louisville Training: All Great Changes are Preceded by Chaos →