i did it. i gave myself a goal and i stuck to it. one week down, the rest of the season to go! all i needed was some direction and the motivation just came naturally. It wasn’t easy and there were a few mornings it was all I could do to just get myself out [...]
tris & tribulations
swim, bike, run, eat… repeat. My triathlon training blog
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20 Days.
ok, new year’s done. sxsw done. birthday done. easter almost done. i’ve had my fun, now it’s time to focus.
With just 20 days until my first race, it’s imperative that I get myself in line and try and get myself even just half as dedicated/motivated as I was last year. Telling myself the season is [...]
There’s hope.
While there are many obvious reasons hiring a coach is beneficial, today I came across yet another one. In my slightly depressed and woe-is-me state of mind, my coach called to check up on me. He’s been through it all- the highs, lows, and everything between. He knew exactly the things to say in [...]
heartbroken
By far one of the most crushing, heart-wrenching days I’ve ever experienced. I know it sounds silly– it’s just a race, but when you put so much of yourself into something… for days, weeks, months on end all for one particular day and that day gets pulled right out from under you… it hurts.
I’ve thought [...]
Sinking.
Tonight I had to do a 100yd TT. I was totally ready to rock it and push hard and leave the pool feeling invigorated… didn’t quite pan out that way.
i don’t get it. i’m at a complete loss. i went slower… again. sure, there’s a chance i did an extra 50. around 800-850 i questioned [...]
