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In February 2004 I did my first triathlon: a reverse order sprint (5k run, 10ish bike, 100yd swim). I was so proud to finish it in ~1:16.I did the same race, although on a new and similar course, again in 2007. A couple years of training under my belt and I pulled off a 1:03:06,…
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All put together now! Here are the pics: It had a safe and easy trip. Almost ready to get unveiled… Then I got my first sight of it! And isn’t it beautiful?? Then it met it siblings And then cuddled in with its twin for the night
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The new one has arrived — delivered at 9:46 this morning. Mike brought it home at lunch. And got it all set up for me to unpack: PowerTap mount and camera right on top 😉 there has been anticipation, and nerves, and last night Mike and I reorganized the twins’ rooms to make room for…
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So I’ve just about kicked the sickness that took over my life after Calico. I made it to the pool yesterday and then a really easy 15mi ride (although windy) this morning. I did really miss my bike in the time leading up to Calico. I’m sorry! I won’t do it again! But… you are…
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I’ve had a couple people ask how my first 50k went, and some even looked me up in the results but wanted the real story behind it. So here it goes… Signing up for Calico was exciting all on its own. I had planned to do my first ultra in December 2005. Then on a…
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So yeah, again it has been a while since I wrote. Canada was awesome (pics here) — I even got to run from Canada to the US and back again while viewing the Niagara Falls! My exciting news this week was a swimming breakthrough! Even when I was in the pool 3-4 times a week…
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I’d like to give out a hearty welcome to Mike, who has finally started a blog of his own 🙂 Go on by and say hi!
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I got in a run and a swim in a bit of a rush this morning, almost skipping one or the other. It was windy out there though! But today is a big day… for eating! It was the office potluck holiday lunch, and then tonight is the office holiday party/dinner for Mike’s office. So…
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Continue reading Morn After Rainfall – a tale of a mountain bike ride
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So one of my favorite rides includes a stretch along a dam (flat and wide bike trail). Unfortunately something (perhaps in it) turns out to be one of the only places in about 100 miles of us where PT often loses reception at least for a bit, as Rich of Wheelbuilder let Mike and I…