My second triathlon is quickly approaching and the excitement is beginning to build. The nice thing about my second race is that I know I can do this! Through a developing training program I have worked on some areas that I felt I could improve from my first triathlon at Vincentown. My training has been [...]
Howie -
Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. It looks like you are having a great summer and congratulations on your 2nd place Carlsbad finish in the Elite woman category, simple amazing. Being a newbie and a new student of the sport I went to the internet for information. Active.com is a great [...]
On Saturday I had the opportunity to work out with a group of YMCA Tri-club member in a swim clinic. I find these types of events really have helped me improve. Every time I participate in training like this I always get something out of it and is time well spent.
The objective of the clinic [...]
My first race was an unbelievable event for me. I am still feeling great almost a week later and have intensified my training to improve for my next one. One of the best ways to improve is to learn from ones mistakes. While I did very well and exceeded my expectations there were a number [...]
Let me start off by saying I am in no way a bike expert and will always defer to the pros but I do want to offer my opinion on what was a significant purchase for a triathlon enthusiast. I had two main concerns when I bought my bike. I wanted a tri-bike because triathlons [...]
This morning I was fortunate to have a swim workout partner in the pool. After my workout was complete I realized how intense my workout was this morning. I actually still feel it in my arms! This type of intensity is not always present when I workout solo.
We have some amazing athletes at the YMCA, [...]
My first triathlon is a day I will never forget. I am stunned, proud, amazed, and overwhelmed. A little over a year ago I was overweight and out of shape. I started out slowly but with the right help and support was able to achieve my goal. My life has been altered and I am [...]
The training is completed and my check list is in progress. I slept well yesterday and am beginning to feel the excitement building of my first race. I am ready.
I opted not to workout for the last two days to give my body recovery time and to be fresh for the race. I did however [...]
Hope everyone had a great fourth of July weekend.
It was great to use the weekend to relax and rest in preparation for my first triathlon on July 11th. The DQ Triathlon at Vincentown is a sprint with a 1/4 mile fresh water lake swim followed by a 15 mile bike and 5k run on a [...]
What a beautiful morning. I frankly wish I could start every day like today. I got up early and headed straight for the beach in time to witness a beautiful sunrise. There was a large group (about thirty experienced swimmers) today for our first open water swim in the ocean. I have been looking forward [...]
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