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Shut Up + Run
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An irreverent, humorous and candid chronicle of marathon and triathlon training adventures.
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Ironman Training Week #14
Are we done yet? I am told it is normal to hit this point in Ironman training (being just a few weeks out) and to start fading. It’s not just the physical... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Cemetery Running: Decent Or Disrespectful?
The other day I was passing a landmark I pass everyday. The vast Mountain View Cemetery here in our thriving metropolis of Longmont, Colorado. It sits right on... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Phlegm Friday
Remind me to keep my mouth shut. In my last post I was telling you how energized I was by my Ironman training. How surprised I was that I wasn’t dragging.... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Ironman Training Week #13
I honestly had no idea I had been training for 13 weeks because I have not been keeping track. I just do what Sharpie tells me to do every week and trust it wil... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
You Get What You Give
After my high from Saturday’s 100 mile ride, I wasn’t sure if the weekend could get better. And, then it did. Yes I am wearing a t-shirt that shows how much I... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I Haven’t Done This In 20 Years
Today I did something I haven’t done since I was 26 years old. I rode 100 miles. {Heidi always has to find a way to get in the picture even if it is just her... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
The Thing I Won’t Be Doing This Weekend Is..
Remember how I told you I was doing a century ride (that’s a decade ride time 10) with Venus de Miles this weekend? Well, now I’m not. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Let’s Go
Do you ever have a song on your iPod that speaks to you – that you think was written just for you and your situation? (For example, “Ring of Fire” when you’re... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
A Crappy Mom Moment Aka The Highs & Lows of Training a Million Hours a Week
Another training week DOWN, officially putting me one week closer to Ironman Florida. Yes, it is exactly 7 weeks from yesterday. Mother eff’ing huge GULP.... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Should Phones Be Banned During Races?
I wanted to share with you a tragedy in the world of marathons. If you happen to be traveling to Hong Kong to run the marathon in February, you had better put... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
9 Benefits of Not Exercising
When you read blogs and are around people who train/work out many hours per week, you can get kind of skewed and think that’s what everyone does. Not the case. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
The Best Word to Describe This Ironman Training Week Was…
Moist Except that I hate that word (along with panty, ginormous, stoked and scrotum). So, maybe I could say this week has been soggy. Even that is an... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Flood
Here in Longmont, Colorado, we have not had our share of natural disasters. In the 15 years I’ve lived here, there has been nothing. Until yesterday. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Two Things That Have Nothing To Do With Each Other
First, I want to know what you thought of this: I can see the point they were trying to make, but IMHO, done in poor taste. Moving on. I first heard about a 96... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Harvest Moon 70.3 Race Report (BTW, Socks Are Important)
Disclaimer: This report is long. But, what can I say? The race was long. If I can be out there for almost 6 hours, you can read this for 10 minutes (I’m bossy). Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Why I’m Lucky and Getting Ready for Tomorrow
I got the sweetest email from my mom today regarding tomorrow’s 70.3 race (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run): “Good luck tomorrow and take care of... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
The Seven Dwarves of Training
I’ll tell you one of the coolest things about training (and, it’s not all that extra food you get to eat). It’s that point that I know all of you have reached. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
12 Things That Made This Week Different
This has been an exciting week – lots of “firsts.” Let me share with you: 1. I learned that women have innies and outies and I’m not talking navels. 2. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Are You An Innie Or Outie?
First World Problem Warning If I thought buying a car was a pain in the ass, buying a tri bike is a even more pain in the assier. Who knew there were so many... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I Love Getting Kicked in the Face
TGIARD (Thank God It’s a Rest Day). I started out this crazy weekend with a sprint triathlon on Saturday. It was only a ½ mile swim, so I opted for no... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS