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Tag Archives: triathlon
Its a Miracle I tell ya!
One of my only goals this year is to try and become a little more flexible. See the word “little” I don’t want to set myself up for failure. For example I will never be able to do this pose … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Training, Uncategorized, Yoga!
Tagged fitness goals, Flexibility, health, miracle ball, running, triathlon, Yoga
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Making the most of a bad situation and my fun new bike!
I planned for this Saturday as I have every other Saturday this month to go out and hit the trails on my new green machine/commuter/cross bike. It is a no-name brand steel framed cross bike which I bought on a … Continue reading
Posted in Commute, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged cyclocross, Endurance, fitness goals, Morning exercise, running, triathlon
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5,000 Kettle Bell Swings
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
Posted in Food, Motivation, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged ironman, marathon tips, marathon training, running, sports, swimming, triathlon
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Weed Farm
As I rode my bike to work today, I passed the location where I learned how to swim. I think of it as the birthplace of Gillian the triathlete. It was at the New City YMCA at the corner of … Continue reading
Leadman 2012 Race Report
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
Posted in Race Reports, Uncategorized
Tagged blood glucose, bolus, Destination Races, dexcom, Endurance, ironman, LEADMAN, marathon training, triathlon
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HEAVY METAL AND FREAKING OUT!
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
Posted in Motivation, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged ironman, LEADMAN, marathon training, triathlon
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Pickles and Athletes
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
Posted in Motivation, Race nutrition, Race Reports, Uncategorized
Tagged blood glucose, dexcom, ironman, medtronic, plantar fasciitis, Team to End Aids, triathlon
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Running: the gift and even more races!
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
Posted in Motivation, Race Reports, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged ART, blood glucose, bolus, cyclocross, dexcom, marathon training, Muscle Activation Technique, plantar fasciitis, triathlon
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More bang for my exercise buck?
Yesterday my workout plan included a long(er) swim. So I packed up my wetsuit and swim gear and loaded them up in the panniers and went to work. During the day it came to my attention that their were rip … Continue reading
Posted in Commute, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged blood glucose, commute, dexcom, open water swim, triathlon
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Stay motivated
I am stealing sharing this picture because I can’t think of a truer statement. You really do need to stay motivated and not let bad numbers get you down. It’s much like endurance training, if you are injured and not … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged blood glucose, bolus, Morning exercise, open water swim, triathlon
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