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2012 …… In Review
Seven days out from Christmas and I’m in disbelief that the year is almost gone. Most of the time at year end, as I’m sitting in this position looking back, I’m able to take pride in the goals set and...
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ShowerPill Review & Giveaway….
Ragnar – Floridia Keys is 15 days away and I’m already thinking about my packing list. Fortunately, ShowerPill is one of our sponsors and is supplying us with ShowerPill wipes for each van so that...
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ShowerPill Giveaway Winner!!!
The winner of the box of ShowerPill athletic wipes is #18 – BetyBliss! According to Betty’s comment, she is a fellow Ragnarian so hopefully she will #StayFresh for her teammates! Betty, please contact...
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Run YOUR Way….
I leave for Ragnar FL Keys in 7 days!!! One of our sponsors, Family Fan Club has created way more than 7 things for me in the last year. I first became familiar with them thru their sponsorship of...
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My Thanks to 2012
Although, we never know what a new year will bring, it is easy to look back at the stats of the year gone by and give appreciation for what we were able to conquer. 1018 Miles Ran: 907 Miles Cycled: 12...
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2013 …. What Lies Ahead
Since it’s been all Ragnar for quite some time, I thought I would take a break just for now and instead pin down a few 2013 goals. Better late than never, right? I have a few general goals that I...
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Swim Analysis….
Well, last night was a totally new experience. While I have swam my entire life, I don’t lay claim to having any particular skills. I can swim for a long time but not particularly fast. I’ve been...
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Lock Laces Review & Giveaway
I first became aware of elastic shoe lacing systems as I delved into triathlon circa 2005. One of the easiest ways to knock time off a race is to have a smooth transition. Yes, you can certainly...
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Lock Laces Giveaway Winners
Time to announce the lucky winners of the Lock Laces giveaway!! I have 7 pair of varying colors to giveaway. The winners overwhelmingly selected pink and purple as their preferred colors, so please...
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Venus de Miles Ambassador…..
Last year, I had an amazing time at the Venus de Miles event despite some pretty major bike issues. Feel free to read about the entire debacle day HERE, where had it not been for SAG support and on...
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Take a Chance ……
For most of us, life isn’t easy. We go thru good times and bad times and in my world, I like to say that life is “cyclical”. Normally, if I can hang tight thru the bad, the good is right around the...
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Back in the Pool …
Yesterday was it. I had ran out of excuses. I’m 46 days out from a 70.3 triathlon in Racine, WI and I just HAD to get my ass in the pool. I didn’t want to do it but those ironmen are mean. Rough....
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How to Fix A Flat Tire On the Bike …
I know that most of us ladies would prefer to keep from getting dirty and changing our own bike tires but reality is that when we are out on the road and we flat, there aren’t many options. So learn...
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National Running Day …..
National Running Day? Say what? Is this our version of a “Hallmark Holiday”? If so, hubby forgot to get me that new running skirt that I’ve been eyeing! Hmph! Anyhow, I was fortunate enough that...
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Chicago Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic ….
Last Friday a few friends and I headed downtown to experience an open water swim clinic organized by Lifetime Fitness and the Chicago Triathlon. It was the kickoff party to the Chicago Triathlon...
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Courthouse Classic 5K – 2013
Every year we head to the lake for Father’s Day and also participate in the Courthouse Classic in LaGrange, IN. The race is always the day before Father’s Day, on a Saturday and benefits the Lakeland...
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CrossFit …. Day 3 ….. 1/2 Murph
I didn’t know Murph but he was apparently a badass tough guy. So tough that they named a CrossFit WOD after him. “Murph” For time: 1 mile Run100 Pull-ups200 Push-ups300 Squats1 mile Run In memory of...
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Find Something You LOVE …..
We don’t live in a “one size fits all” society. What works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. My favorite run club, shoe, athletic wear won’t necessarily be YOUR favorite. We have lots of...
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CrossFit ….. Day 4
I’m currently in a bit of a rut and totally disenchanted with the swim, bike & run. It’s almost impossible to make time to get to the pool; I’m averaging about 30 minutes one time a week, which is...
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TriSmart Transition Clinic
Our run club received an amazing offer from MJ, the coach and founder of TriSmart Coaching, to host a FREE Transition Clinic for those of us partaking or interested in triathlon. Although the focus of...
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