Monday, October 22 – the pool was the perfect way to start this busy week. A pretty chill, but energizing swim… a 500-yard warm-up, following by six 200s and a 100-yard cool down. Still loving the new goggles, too… even better that I don’t…
Monday, October 15 – ugh… need.new.goggles. The first 500 yards were leak-free this morning, but the next 500 involved at least five stops to empty all the water. Nick was nice enough to switch for the final 600 yards, though these ones dug into…
Even though all I can think about is Ironman Canada at Whistler – whoa… I’m really registered! – and even though I’m sad the warm(er) cycling season is nearing an end – I think Tuesday night’s ride was the last tri shorts friendly one…
After a lot of discussion, some hesitation, and the grace and generosity of two of the most amazing people on the planet, this happened yesterday… Registration for IRONMAN Canada 2013 in Whistler is official. OFFICIAL. Whoa…! I’m a little nervous already – and, keep…
Stop. Whatever you’re doing… …just… …stop. Turn off the tv, the radio, your laptop. Close your eyes. For five minutes, focus. Sit in silence. And… …just… …breathe.…
Monday, October 8 – after a ho-hum weekend, vinyasa practice tonight centered on exactly what I needed to hear: Have faith. Take the first step even if you can’t see the entire staircase. Faith in myself, my life and my direction has been lacking…
I woke up Saturday morning completely unmotivated to run a 10K. It was early (6a), it was cold (29 degrees!) and it looked like I’d cried my eyes out on Friday (I had). But, after a bit of cajoling from Nick and downing some…
Failure hurts. A lot. I don’t know anyone who actually enjoys failing, not reaching a goal, who’s happy when something they wanted so badly slips through their hands and turns out exactly how they never imagined. I had one REALLY BIG, juicy goal I…