Tag Archives: ironman

Below 7 / IMAZ

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gillian

I ended my 2017 racing season with ironman Arizona. It was a busy season and I had set some pretty tough goals for myself. They included: Complete and beat the sun at dirty kanza in june. Complete Leadville marathon with … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wisconsin 2015 Race Report

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Gillian

Ironman #4 is done.  I previously mentioned that I wasn’t really sure how it would go due to my lack of training.  At the end of the day, for how I trained, it went really really well.  My measure of … Continue reading →

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Barry Roubaix

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Gillian

  My first race of 2015 is in the books. On Sunday I finished a 62 mile gravel bike race in Hastings, Michigan called the Barry Roubaix.  Although it’s a four hour drive it’s a great early season race and … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Andy Potts

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Gillian

Mental Toughness: “the ability to consistently perform towards the upper range of your talent and skill regardless of competitive circumstances.” I recently had the chance to see Andy Potts speak.  Andy, started with a recount of his journey to winning … Continue reading →

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Stop and Start

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Gillian

The question has come up lately about whether or not to stop your watch during a workout.  For instance at a rest stop during a bike ride do you stop your watch?  Or at a stop light while running do … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE MY LIMITATIONS?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Gillian

I have been struggling to put together my race schedule for this year.  As of today the only race I have officially signed up for is Ironman Arizona in November of this year.  Everything else is up in the air.  … Continue reading →

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5,000 Kettle Bell Swings

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Gillian

I swear I did that many yesterday.  It was brutal.  It was something completely different from my last 18 Saturdays.  I did a bootcamp.  If you don’t know what a kettle bell swing  is – here is a link http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/eow-kettlebell-swing . … Continue reading →

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Leadman 2012 Race Report

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Gillian

Background This race was brought to my attention by my friend Hootie who works for lifetime fitness.  I think it was shortly after I had finished Ironman Texas.  It appealed to my sense of adventure and my love for travelling. … Continue reading →

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HEAVY METAL AND FREAKING OUT!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Gillian

I was just going to enjoy my summer I said, I was getting my Ironman over early I said, I was going to take some time and improve my flexibility and get rid of my aches and pains I said, … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Athletes

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Gillian

Steelhead race report I signed up for this race as a motivator to continue to do some training after Ironman Texas.  I also signed up because it also guaranteed me a slot in Ironman Arizona 2013, this means I won’t … Continue reading →

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