Last month (yikes I'm behind) on Sunday 8/20, I raced my third Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon (last year’s race report here). I had high hopes that “third time would be the charm” but alas—sometimes life has other plans. Although I know I’m in better shape than I was last year, … [Read more...]
Tails of Triathlon Training (week 3)
Week 3 (July 24 – 30) With the sickness and the tip-over behind me (from weeks 1 and 2), I thought “OK, now I can have a good solid week of training!” And of course, by now you’re probably wondering—as any animal lover who knows me would—where is Luna in all of this? Answer: … [Read more...]
Triathlon training (weeks 1 + 2): Sick & Tipping Over
I’m about halfway through my triathlon training plan, enroute to my third Tri ever, another Ramblin’ Rose. I found this plan with an internet search for 6 week triathlon plans. Plan found here. (Race reports for 2012 and 2016 here). Since biking is most definitely … [Read more...]
Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon {take 2}
After 4 years and no Tri, I finally competed in this race again (last Sunday, 8/21)! In 2012, I had a blast (old blog post here), and won my age group, the 25-29 division at that time. In 2013, I did the swim portion as part of a relay team. In 2014, of course lil Asher was … [Read more...]