Category Archives: Race Reports

Running: the gift and even more races!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Gillian

The entire month of July I was chained to my desk.  I tried to get the odd work out in here and there but it truly was just here and there. This makes for a very unhappy Gillian.  During this time … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Prairie Race Report

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Gillian

Pre Race I decided to sign up for Pleasant Prairie Olympic distance triathlon just to get more triathlon experience under my belt. We all know i need transition experience and open water swimming.  This meant a 3 am wake up… … Continue reading →

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Red Rider

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gillian

Today I did the Chicago Tour de Cure ride for the American Diabetes Association.  I LOVE this ride for many reasons.  First and foremost what better reason to ride than to raise money for such a great cause.  Second, it … Continue reading →

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Leons Race Report

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Gillian

Race Report – Leon’s Triathlon This was the third year since the resurgence of Leon’s Triathlon.  The triathlon was a popular Olympic distance race in the late 80’s and early 90’s.  It took a hiatus and then came back in … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN TEXAS RACE REPORT

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gillian

One of the biggest obstacles of training for an ironman and attempting to come up with a race plan is that there is no way to replicate race day conditions.  You train for 6+ months then you race and you … Continue reading →

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