Cooties. Taper. 5 Days to Ironman.
Just the word “taper” makes me shudder. The Taper Worm, as I have called it in the past, is actually pretty quiet at the moment. I guess because I have had sort of a non-traditional taper (and training build… ah-hem, none), so this experience is completely, absolutely new terrain for me. In light of the […]
Best Race Ever
I know a big bunch of you are moms and dad (and many might just like animated features), but have you guys seen the movie, “HOME” ? Well, it’s like one of my favorite animated gems–second only maybe to Despicable Me. The beginning of the movie, the lead character, keeps saying “Today is Best Day Ever” […]
Ambassador Spotlight: Therese Slechta
Spotlight for this post is on SBMAT Ambassador, Therese Slechta. This woman is a beast on the bike, and even joined the Iron Cowboy and the Wingmen for a ride in Nebraska …and gave them a run for their money. She’s an awesome athlete and friend. Therese Slechta City/State: Schleswig, Iowa Age Group: 44 yrs old (40-45) Biggest Inspiration: So many […]
Dusting Yourself (Myself) Off
I messaged my coach this morning: I don’t think I want to do Ironman Louisville. Why? Because I damn near DNF’d Lake Placid, and I don’t feel like reliving that. Stop it. [To which, I wanted to respond, “NO YOU STOP IT!” like a five year-old. And stick out my tongue.] Okay, I will stop. [Then I did stick […]
Why MY “Redemption” is None of YOUR Business
On Sunday this week, my mom texted me, “How are you today? A week ago, I was just thinking about you as it was getting dark.” She was referring to the beautiful and hot sunset at Ironman Lake Placid last weekend. [And how I was still out there trucking along, walking and relentlessly headed towards […]
2015 Ironman Lake Placid Race Report: The Swim Bike Mom Version
Ironman Lake Placid 2015 What: A race consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile marathon When: July 26, 2015 Where: Lake Placid, New York Who: Meredith Atwood, AG 35-39 (and 2500 other people) Thursday, July 23, 2015: Swim Bike Legal Drafting (and not the Bike Kind) My parents […]
Here’s to Wonderful
I was telling the Expert tonight at dinner, “I have blogged nothing about this taper.” He said, “So what.” Then I am reminded by SBM die-hard, Debbie, on Facebook tonight that I used to blog a lot during taper. Dang. Tough crowd. Damned if you do… So taper. What is different this time? What is […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Cycling Three Gap = Dahlonega, Georgia
Okay, like I would ever really write a post called “The Beginner’s Guide to” anything. I can’t really guide anyone or anything… So let’s start over. There’s a cycling legend here in North Georgia and it’s called THE GAPS. The Gaps is an approximately 80 mile (depending on where you start) ride consisting of Six “Gaps” […]
Legs Did Not Give Out, FTW
So my first ride with Coach Brett was last July. It was quite humbling to say the least. Complete with a low speed tipover. I wasn’t sure I was cut out for this tri thing, let alone Roswell, Georgia cycling, after that little ride. And here was the elevation chart from our 47 mile ride last […]