Who Knew
Who knew running was so difficult. Maybe running is not difficult for some people. As if they were runners as toddlers. Or have those folks really always just worked at it? Is it really effortless? I have a good friend who went for a run on the Silver Comet Trail, and told me the next […]
Inner Athlete
Finding my inner athlete is going to be a challenge. My inner athlete is hiding beneath a fatsuit and a fear of failure. So I have to make her rise up, shed the fatsuit and get moving. Somedays she is agreeable. Other times, not so much. Early in the morning at spin class is usually […]
10:39:25
I cannot even fathom these numbers. This is ten hours, thirty-nine minutes and twenty-five seconds to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and complete a full marathon at 26.2 miles. This is Ironman G’s Kona 2009 time, so saith the Ironman website. Which amounts to about an eight minute mile in a flipping marathon. This […]
I quit.
Well, not really. But the thought truly crossed my mind today. I finally got my bike fixed up and ready to actually ride outside of spin class. You will have to pardon my lame terminology because, as you know, I am so ridiculously new to this sport that I know nothing except wheels, seat and […]
Brick House
Today was Ironman G’s spinning class. I felt powerful and savvy in my shiny new Shimano road cycling shoes. I did not feel saavy in my crappy t-shirt and too tight shammy (chamois?) shorts. I cannot find a proper top to fit me. Apparently, “XL” in cycling/triathlon clothing actually means “pretty damn small.” Class was […]
The Decision
I have decided to become a Triathlete.