Living Life To The Fullest
It seems so simple. Chapstick. But it is a lifesaver at about mile 60-75, when your chamois cream has worn away and you discover new seams in your riding shorts or cycling shoes that never before wreaked havoc with your skin. I have my favorite chamois cream- I make my own, actually. There are also... Continue Reading →
In the last week, I have nearly been hit by a car twice on my runs. YES- I did say runs. Or in my case my preferred walk/jog (Wog- see here for more). Until recently, I thought cycling was the most dangerous leg of triathlon, based on the number of near car collisions I had... Continue Reading →
How do I know? Because I did my first ever full distance IM last November. For years, the idea that training for an IM triathlon is a second full time job kept me from trying. I had kids to care for, a husband that has done multiple digits of Ironman races- trained long hours, I... Continue Reading →
Forgot our racing wheels back at the apartment 30 miles away. In the parking lot. Yep- I wasn’t racing, my husband was. Back in the day, we lived in a small efficiency apartment in Tempe, Arizona. Just 500 square feet, including our bed, 2 road bikes, 1 tandem bike, a small kitchen, and bathroom. His brewing... Continue Reading →
Eat this. Don't eat that. Eat exactly this every "x" minutes on the race course. Eat carbs. No, wait! Eat high fat. Wait. . . AGHH! How is anyone supposed to eat right for a long distance Tri with all this technical, math heavy (and expensive) diet advice! Answer: Is doesn't have to be this... Continue Reading →
If you're like me, you tough it out after a bike accident, if nothing seems broken at the time. If you're moving, your first worry is about your bike. Then you'll squirt you're water bottle over the blood draining down your leg, then climb back on the bike (assuming your helmet didn't hit). In my... Continue Reading →
