Catching up on the phone with my best friend on the phone other day, I told her, "I'm writing a book... I'm kind of embarrassed to tell you that. I feel like such a fraud. But you've known me forever so I can tell you." Dear old friend that she is, she told me "Of … Continue reading You Can Go Away Now, Impostor Syndrome
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Race Report: Boulder 70.3
The race happened last weekend, but better late than never...I really really wanted to break 6 hours for this race. I was watching the weather carefully leading up to it, hoping it would not be 90 degrees for the run. I think it ended up being closer to 80 than 90, so definitely could have … Continue reading Race Report: Boulder 70.3
Race Report: Boulder Peak Triathlon
I rode my bike up to the race venue, using ONLY bike paths, which was pretty cool, considering the race is completely all the way on the other side of town. I got there with only about 30 minutes before they closed transition but I hurried and the only thing I forgot was to take … Continue reading Race Report: Boulder Peak Triathlon
Race Report: 5430 Sprint Triathlon
I was really fired up about this race. Although I had not planned it as an "A" race (that was supposed to be the Barkin' Dog), I felt like I needed this race to prove my biking did not suck, and that I could still run well after a strong bike. The swim, I was … Continue reading Race Report: 5430 Sprint Triathlon
Race Report: Ironman Wisconsin
My goals were to have fun and finish. I had started the season feeling hopeful and strong, confident a huge chunk was to be shaved from my previous ironman time but as spring turned into summer, my confidence dwindled. Was my training suffering due to a poor attitude? Was my attitude a natural result of … Continue reading Race Report: Ironman Wisconsin
