Ironman training is a 9-month process for me, so I have decided to break my recaps into smaller segments now that marathon season is officially over. I am in actual triathlon training now, so I will re-start at week 1 … Continue reading
One thing I absolutely love about the running community is how charity-driven it is. There are endless opportunities to run for a cause, and when a member of our community is in need, we rally. This weekend was just another … Continue reading
Thursday night, NoDa Brewing Company hosted the Wannabe Cancer Free Happy Hour. All night the brewery donated $1 from every pour toward Wannabe Cancer Free, so we rallied our friends and supporters for a night of fun and socializing at … Continue reading
When I first began to look back on 2012 and compare my goals with reality, I was disheartened. I had some big time goals that seemed to elude me all year. However, with some more reflection, I have come to … Continue reading
I am now approaching the one-month mark in my Ironman training. This first month has been all about adjusting. I started the month nursing an injury from my marathon season and coming off of a few weeks of rest and … Continue reading
Is it bad that I am two days into training and already freaking out? It’s bizarre. A few days ago I was excited. Now, reality is setting in and I am terrified. What did I do? Can I really do … Continue reading
I am hitting the peak of training, which is conveniently coinciding with slightly lower temperatures. My confidence is at an all-time high with this training cycle. Week 10 included the longest run yet, 18 miles, and it was a wonderfully … Continue reading
This week has gotten derailed a little bit. It’s this guy’s fault: Yep, we got a cat, almost entirely by accident. Matt is a cat person, and I am a dog person. We accept that. However, for Matt’s upcoming birthday … Continue reading
Week 6 was another step-up in training. Long run distance increased, and speed work got longer. Monday: Hot yoga at Y2 yoga. My focus was mostly on stretching out my still sore calf muscle, but Adam’s lesson stuck with me … Continue reading
“sthira sukham asanam” – The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.46 In Monday night’s yoga class, Adam (the teacher) asked us to be mindful of the first yoga sutra dealing with asana, the postures. While translations abound, the simplest is … Continue reading