Before my first ride in clipless pedals, there are a few things I wish someone had told me other than "you're going to fall." I've listed a few tips and tricks below which have helped me feel more comfortable being attached to my bike. Happy riding! Practice standing still Before you try riding while clipped in, put … Continue reading Tips for your first time in clipless pedals
This blog has been all about the nitty gritty basics of triathlon- the fun, the embarrassing, and the painful. Today’s post includes all three, because today I’m going to tell you about my first time riding in clipless pedals. The name “clipless pedals” is a bit of a misnomer, since you clip the cleat of … Continue reading You’re going to fall. Get it over with.
I have great hopes for this blog. I want it to be a place where people come to get all of their most embarrassing triathlon training questions answered without having to ask, where people are inspired to compete in their first triathlon or increase their race distance. I want to bring more fun to the … Continue reading Hey anxioustriathlete, where you been?
Remember how I mentioned that I’m setting some big new goals for myself this year? Well, I’m officially going half crazy, because this year I’m taking my triathlon game to a new level… I’m racing a HALF IRONMAN!!! That’s 1.2 miles of swimming 56 miles of biking And 13.1 miles of running Phew! For months … Continue reading A New “Why”
Remember that post I did about my new goal to podium at my first race? Well the day has come and gone. AND I DID IT!!! 1:42:26 and I placed third in the Female 30-34 year old division, beating out 6 other ladies and coming in with the second fastest bike of the division and the … Continue reading On Achieving, at least once
Last weekend I took my fancy new bike down to my favorite cycling path for a little getting to know you jaunt. I love this path because it’s actually separated from the road, so you don’t have to worry about a car passing too close (unless that car happens to be careening off the road … Continue reading Cycling: Rules of the Road
I am a competitive person, but I am not an athletic person. So when it comes to triathlon, I’m having a bit of a crisis. Triathlon is an individual sport, yes, and most of us who “compete” in the sport recognize that we do this for a variety of reasons. Getting into shape? Check. Being … Continue reading On Being Competitive (or not)
First, my apologies for the lapse in posts! I was overwhelmed by the response for my last post about poop and wasn't exactly sure how to top that... So, in the spirit of topping past accomplishments, I think it's the perfect time to talk about goal setting. I'm a big believer in reflecting on your past … Continue reading Goal Setting and Cocktails
I’ve dedicated this blog to one truth: Providing you with the nitty gritty details of doing a triathlon so that you’re not surprised on race day. In the spirit of that truth, I think it’s time that we tackle the one subject no self respecting writer wants to talk about. Poop. Let’s face it- There’s … Continue reading Things No One Wants to Talk About
No matter how much research you do, there will still be some things you learn on the day. Here are a few tips on transition that I picked up the hard way. Pack everything, but keep most of it in your bag I tend to overpack for triathlons, so I have this large hiking backpack … Continue reading Tips For Not Looking Like an Idiot in Transition
The Anxious Triathlete 