I feel bad. For the first time since launching the blog, I skipped a post. Between working full time, caring for a household, and training for another race, it can get tough to fit everything in. Triathlon is a hobby that you have to be 100% dedicated to in order to see the results, so … Continue reading Finding the Time for Training
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The Power of the Core
I hate doing situps. Seriously. The thought of "doing abs” repels me. But you know what else repels me? The memory of my back screaming in pain as I hobbled down to the finish line in my first triathlon. Your “core” involves your back, your buns, and your thighs. It’s pretty much the most used … Continue reading The Power of the Core
Baseline Improvements: Workouts to get you ready to train
Okay, so we talked about needing to get your baseline fitness up before tackling tri-training. But how exactly do you do that? Using the pool, spin bike, and treadmill can be rather boring, but when the workout includes a variety of distances, speeds, and efforts, time will fly by. Using the pool, spin bike, and … Continue reading Baseline Improvements: Workouts to get you ready to train
How’s Your Baseline?
Already on the blog we’ve covered basics to get you swimming, biking, and running. You may be thinking, okay! Let’s get on to the race already! But here’s my question to you: What’s your fitness level? Can you walk a 5k? Can you run it? Can you hang through an entire 60 minute spin class? … Continue reading How’s Your Baseline?
The Soundtrack
I love some jams when I run. Music is super important to put me in the right head space and to keep me moving. Some of it’s upbeat, some not so much, but all of it could be used in a Gatorade commercial. While you can't listen to music during your race (it's against the … Continue reading The Soundtrack
Beginner Basics: Becoming a “Runner”
The first time I attempted to run an entire mile on the treadmill it took me twelve minutes. Slow by “runner” standards, but I was stoked to be able to say, “I can run.” For a while I went through a real running stretch, hitting the pavement every day and getting up to 7 mile … Continue reading Beginner Basics: Becoming a “Runner”
My First Race: The end is near!
Running is the last event of the triathlon race. You’re tired, sweaty, and really ready for a beer. But alas, you still have 3, 6, 13, or 26 miles to go. In my first race, my back was cramping, my calves were cramping, and I felt like I was just running in place. Half a … Continue reading My First Race: The end is near!
Bike Basics: The most basic of basics
I think I was most anxious about getting on and off the bike. This probably had something to do with my attempting to mount the bike like a horse went I went shopping. I just had this nightmare vision of me trying to get off the bike when I got to the end of the … Continue reading Bike Basics: The most basic of basics
Bike Basics: Securing Your First Ride
I did 95% of my bike training for my first race on a stationary bike in front of the tv. I thought that I could build up the endurance on the stationary bike and be just fine when I acquired a bike bike, and I was half right. I did build up the endurance, but I … Continue reading Bike Basics: Securing Your First Ride
My First Bike Race: Am I Done Yet?
Going into my first race, I thought the bike would be the quickest and easiest portion of the day. I learned to ride a bike when I was a kid. I averaged 23-26 miles on the spin bike during a 50 minute class. The course organizers promoted the bike course as a “flat and fast … Continue reading My First Bike Race: Am I Done Yet?
The Anxious Triathlete 