Back in the Saddle Again — Sort of

by | Jan 28, 2007 | Triathlon

Dave and I went for a short but hilly ride today, from our house to & around the PV golf course and back. Tired, grumpy, and just wanting to get home as directly as I could, I foolishly decided to brave 190th Street, rather than snake around through some other...

Carlsbad Half

by | Jan 22, 2007 | Triathlon

Good news: I PR’d. Bad news: My achilles tendon (left) and knees (especially right) slowed me down to a walk the last couple miles. Today, my achilles tendons (yes, both) are twinging only a little (but I’ve not tried to do anything more than walk)....

Musing on the Tattoos

by | Jan 19, 2007 | Tattoos, Triathlon

Very few people really know who I am in LA Tri Club. I mean, I’m fairly friendly, I always chat with people I’ve seen before, cheer on others in the uniform (Go LA!), help out/volunteer occasionally, etc. I’ve won some pretty cool stuff (carbon fiber...

Excuse for not swimming!

by | Jan 16, 2007 | Tattoos, Triathlon

This time it’s on my upper left arm. Pat Fish of Lucky Fish designed and inked it. Isn’t it gorgeous??? I love my kitties but this puts them to shame almost. No swimming til it’s healed — not that I’ve been swimming anyway. Feb 12th...

Training plans

by | Jan 9, 2007 | Triathlon

I’m trying to figure out a training plan for the year. Has anyone used Friel’s book and wants to comment? I want to be a little more focused, less haphazard. I found the training schedule templates online here (thanks! saved me from writing them up...

bonk

by | Jan 7, 2007 | Triathlon

Well, yesterday I got a reminder why basic nutrition is critical. Friday night I just wasn’t hungry. Skipped dinner. Early Saturday morning I ate little for breakfast. Then we tried to go do a nice, slow long run late morning. The goal was 8 miles. Total bonk....