If you have been following my blog, you already know that Ironman Mont Tremblant was a colorful experience leading up to the race & the event itself did not disappoint. "If something can go wrong, it will go wrong" became my motto. Despite finishing, I was left feeling pretty gloomy about how the day unfolded. It did not resemble anything I had worked for or envisioned. I now call it my Post Ironman Depression (PIMD). I know many people go through this after a big event, even when things ... continue reading...
Ironman Training: Crashes Happen & Lessons are Learned
I have been told by numerous people that if you bike enough, eventually you will have a crash...."happens to everyone!" I have always been a very conservative rider and hoped it would not happen to me, but Saturday my number was up. I had a three hour ride/ 30 minute run on my training schedule. I had planned on doing it during the week on my trainer & treadmill on one of my days off work. However, a few of my friends were doing a long ride early Saturday morning, so I decided to join ... continue reading...
Back at it: Setting New Goals
I took a much needed break from everything for about a month after the Ironman as I let my body and mind heal. However, I jumped back in quickly when my husband signed me up for a 5K at the conference he was attending. It turned out to be the "kick in the pants" that I needed to get me back at it! I had not really done any swimming, biking, or running in weeks, but had a great race and won my age group at the event. I was so happy that day after the race and realized how much I truly do ... continue reading...
Friday 5: My Favorite Motivational Athletes
I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run. This week's theme is: "People Who Motivate Me". There are so many people that inspire and motivate me for different reasons and different aspects of my life! I would like to share my 5 favorite motivational athletes/coaches. 1. Chrissie Wellington- A former professional triathlete and 4 time Ironman ... continue reading...
Post Ironman Mont Tremblant: Moving Forward
I intended on writing a "Post Ironman" summary right after I had written the Swim, the Bike, and the Run segments about my race. However, every time I would sit down to do it, I had a huge mental block. It has been over 6 weeks from race day and I am still trying to wrap my head around the entire experience. Some days I feel very proud of myself for finishing, despite all my difficulties. Other days, I feel depressed that I had worked so hard and nothing turned out ... continue reading...
Friday 5: Favorite Fall Activities
(September in beautiful Acadia National Park- Bar Harbor, Maine) I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run. This week's theme is: Favorite Fall Activites. I love Fall! It is my favorite time of year, as the weather cools down, the leaves change color, and with school starting back up, my family gets back into a daily routine! There are so many ... continue reading...
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