“What you are thinking, what shape your mind is in, is what makes the biggest difference of all.”
– Willie Mays
It took me a few hours before I finally fell asleep, but once I was out, I was pretty much out the whole night. Usually my mind keeps me awake the night prior to a race, [...]
Well, I made the last minute decision yesterday to make the trek to Panama City Beach, FL and race in the Gulf Coast tri, afterall. It was my plan all along– it’s home and tradition. My family has been very involved in this race for many years and it’s just become routine: every mother’s [...]
Race reports. they’re a funny thing. When the race is good I can’t wait to sit down and write them… but when a race less than ideal, I put them off as long as possible. I guess avoiding having to relive the experience seems easier. It’s probably easy to tell how this one went… not [...]
Is it strange that I actually look forward to my weekend distances? There’s something about having hours to yourself alone with your thoughts that really appeals (not to mention no choice but to be away from a computer screen).
I woke up Saturday morning ready to hit the road and put my tired legs back to [...]
Great weekend of training.
Saturday
For once, I didn’t have any obligations or plans that dictated my training schedule, but I still didn’t want to miss out on my day (not to mention avoid the heat), so I still woke up early to get the day started. My saturday bricks are the closest race simulation days, so [...]
Hi, I'm Doris Steere and "Swim, bike, run, eat, repeat" is my daily routine. I'm an amateur triathlete fueled by raw ambition and raw food. I currently reside in Jacksonville, FL where I host "Raw Tuesday" every week. Through this blog, I hope to capture the "tris and tribulations" that accompany the journey of a triathlete...Read more.
