Tag Archives: Triathlon

Check me Out

And a couple of crazy photos from the tri (yes, I know my bike riding stance is less than ideal) Triathlon Pics!

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I did it.

Morning, chicks! I thought I’d start this week off right by relaying news of my triathlon yesterday, since I’ve only been talking about it since April. Come to think of it, I’m gonna have to do some work on blog … Continue reading

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Here Goes Nothing…

Morning kids. I’ve been up since three this morning, getting myself to the triathlon and hanging with my tri-team. Our transition is set up, we’ve taken pain killers, eaten some protein bars, and now all that’s left to do is … Continue reading

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Looks Like the Weekend

Big weekend coming up, and I’m ready for it. Last night, CJ, JK, and I trekked to Sports Authority to grab some last minute supplies (goggles for me, some shorts for JK), and then ate a shameful-esque dinner, ending the … Continue reading

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Shutting it Down.

That term was coined by one of my tri-partner, EH, who proclaimed that after his ride to work this morning (where we’re storing our bikes until the race) he was shutting it down. Taking a break. Not working out until … Continue reading

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What a Lovely Wednesday…

I know it’s the middle of the week, hump day, in fact, but I’m feeling pretty good. CJ and I took our last bike ride this morning, meeting so early that it felt more like a nighttime run, complete with … Continue reading

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#7231

What is that strange number, you ask? It’s my bib number. When it came in an e-mail, I got a little bit scared. But then, later that night, the far scarier information came. It consisted of tips for the week … Continue reading

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End’s in Sight.

Morning, chickpeas. I’m feeling good this morning, largely due to the fact that I was able to sleep eight whole hours last night. And achieving this did not involve rising before the sun. Or going to bed before 9:00 PM. … Continue reading

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Watch me.

Hello friends. I’ve arrived in Waterloo (surviving the MegaBus, which I will cover post my ride back to the Windy City Saturday), seen LZ and MW,  and managed to get in my 5 mile run. It was both sweaty and … Continue reading

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Off I go…

I.am.so.sick.of.riding.my.bike. Sorry, bike, but it’s been three days in a row and 65 miles. You’re just not doing it for me anymore. Anyway-I’m on my last day of work for the week, after which I’m boarding a giant bus and … Continue reading

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