6 months. 6 MONTHS. JUST 6 Months to Augusta 70.3. It seemed like just yesterday that I signed up and I had almost 10 months to get ready. Now it is down to 6 months. I could look back at this week’s training and as a worry-wort, wonder how I am to ever accomplish this huge goal. Or I could look at the steps I’m taking and continue to take the steps and try to have a *tiny* bit of patience. …
On the heels of my linkup of Pinspiration Wednesday (which I will admit is having starting troubles getting off the ground … so be a dear and pop over there to add in your links), I found Pin It Party hosted by Lindsay from The Lean Green Bean. So I’m joining that today and pushing some of my favorite pinnable posts from the past. And this also gives me pause to think and write content that can be pinned/shared by others, not just as…
It is the first PINSPIRATION WEDNESDAY! What is PINSPIRATION WEDNESDAY? In short, you write about a motivational quote or inspirational thing that you found on Pinterest (or anywhere else!). You are encouraged to look through other pinners and pass the love. More details here. Today’s Pinspiration is simple – BE PREPARED! When you take on a goal or a challenge, when you are looking at something that is outside your comfort zone, be prepared. “Yeah, be prepared! We’ll be prepared! But…
After a huge weekend of a half marathon PR and kicking some hills, I don’t think it is fair that I could not even bask in the glow this week. Do you? Not because I was back at it (things don’t stop until September 27th), but because I was sick. I was a little “off” on Sunday evening, but by the time I woke up on Monday morning I wasn’t sure how much of it was soreness from a tough…
What is Pinspiration Wednesday? (Formerly Pinspiration Friday) We’ve all wandered around in Pinterest land (which I refer to fondly as Facebook on crack!) and found some memorable gems to share. Some of them might inspire and talk to you a little more than the others. Pick a motivation quote or something that inspires you and write about it and join me for the linkUp. Not a Pinterest person? No worries. Share any link that can motivate people over the hump day! …
The Georgia Half Marathon was my first ever race in 2010. And it was my strong showing in the race in 2011 that gave me courage to sign up for my first marathon later that year. I’ve signed up every year since for it (although I didn’t actually end up running it a couple of years since it was 2 weeks after my Spring Marathon and I can’t really call it “running” last year when I ambled to the finish with…
In a triathlon, especially the longer distances, you spend more time on the bike than swim or run. And hence in training, a lot of time is spent on the saddle. For me in particular, this saddle time is very important. Even if it is to simply learn not to fall off the bike! And so, I jumped at the chance to review the Bicycling Big Book of Training from Rodale, Inc. (Runner’s World/Bicycling/Running Times). The book is organized into five parts…