Sweat Courage

[...] Tuesday I’m talking about lessons learned in triathlon and racing… but specifically with Ironman training. I have learned so many lessons throughout this process, and I thought I would highlight [...]

[...] my life. Nutrition has become even more a part of my life, and even more critical now with Ironman training. Prior to Ironman training, I was eating very healthy, balanced meals, focusing on REAL food [...]

[...] !  I look forward to joining them on each Weds going forward! Today we’re talking Ironman training and relationships; the good, the bad and the ugly. With all the time Ironman [...]

[...] Load! A very fitting topic for me since I just finished my two big PEAK training weeks! Ironman training load equals one word: VOLUME (and lots of it) My official IMMT training began a week after [...]

[...] running while keeping things easy. Week four: Start the BASE phase of my training for the Boston Marathon. I’ll start up REALLY easy though, no high mileage for a while.  I might even do some deep [...]

[...] my knee was in serious trouble. I honestly didn’t think I would be able to run the Boston Marathon in April. Seeing as it hurt even  just to walk and use the stairs, I was seriously [...]

[...] (Power Bar Perform, 3 scoops) in the car.  I ate the same pre-race breakfast before the Boston Marathon and will do the same for my Ironman.  The only bad thing is, I have trouble getting [...]

[...] all those carbs (I know, I’m crazy). I did my first BIG carb load before the Boston marathon this year and have now carb loaded for every race since!  The key thing is, to carb load the [...]

[...] patrolling the course, but I honestly think I saw them help one person during my entire bike ride. if you like rolling hills, this course is for you.  There was rarely a moment where I stayed in [...]

[...] until I reached the hour mark 2nd Run: 1 hour brick run at Z1 HR (within 10 minutes after my bike ride) I actually felt better during the 2nd run versus the first, maybe because my body was more [...]

[...] Once the 112 mile bike ride was complete, I was so excited to be on my two feet again! Running out of the transition tent [...]

[...] it up and geared up for the weekend’s workouts. I woke up early on Saturday and did a long bike ride with lots of rolling hills (and potholes mind you). It was really hot outside and I could feel [...]

[...] , I often forget that I just swam 1.2 miles (or whatever distance it might be). My goal on the bike course was to break a time of 2:44 (my bike time for the Timberman 70.3 last August).  I raced [...]

[...] … I think it could have helped me, but I don’t know how much. I hammered on the bike course, from the start, and was averaging around 22-23 mph. My goal was to finish the 22 [...]

[...] of the race i.e. what hills to expect:).  Also, I’ll get to see my family a few times on the bike course and that will motivate me!  As you can see from the elevation map above, there is a lot of [...]

[...] from the beginning, ugh). I saw men on the run course that told me they saw me on the bike course and were impressed with my speed… I also got comments about my great clip on the run… [...]

[...] day, and I look forward to switching up my workouts. One thing I’ve realized is that IM training forces me to miss out on other things I love in the warmer months, like hiking and [...]

[...] 6 hours a night), but my sleep habits could improve. One thing that’s great about IM training, is I am exhausted by the time I get to bed and there’s no tossing and turning like [...]

Happy (almost) July 4th!  I am looking forward to a long weekend this weekend! I have tomorrow off from work and will be spending time in New Hampshi [...]

The past three weeks have been pretty good to me. I’ve been in off season mode, with a lot of free time to do basically whatever I want.  This po [...]

[...] 6:00 Todd walked with me to the swim start and I was on my way.  Walking to the swim start helped ease my nerves a little bit… better than just sitting around. Thanks to my little [...]

[...] in.  The only thing I am worried about (per usual) is the start of the swim.  The swim start will be in waves, but I am the second to last wave to get in the water… after ALL of [...]

[...] .  I moved my way to the front of the women, knowing that I wanted to go out FAST.  Unlike the swim start, I am VERY confident with a run start (if only I could be this confident when swimming!). I [...]

[...] set up, I put on my wet suit and used the porta potties one last time, I was off to the swim start to warm up. Before getting in the water I took one Power Bar gel with caffeine to get something [...]

[...] training and racing without my support crew. Now that I’m just four weeks shy of my First Ironman, my ‘support team’ is more critical to my success than ever before. My Husband, Todd. [...]

[...] , asking if I would be interested in being an ambassador. As an athlete training for her first Ironman, I need all that I can get for RECOVERY. This being said, I was thrilled to accept their [...]

[...] all of my memories right away so I didn’t forget anything.  I never want to forget my first Ironman because it was SO amazing, in so many ways.  I’m going to start today with the pre [...]

[...] On Top of the Wold by Imagine Dragons Listen here I considered this song to be the theme of my first Ironman.  When I finished months of training and was ready for Mont Tremblant I felt on top of the [...]

[...] , 10.2 mile bike, 2.3 mile run) and I will be running the Manchester NH Marathon on Nov 2nd. My training plan for both races started today!  It feels good and back on a plan:) UP NEXT…. [...]

[...] day execution! I don’t have a 1 x 1 coach (I wish!) but I have a coach that gives me my training plan and provides feedback to any questions I have… this is what is critical for race day [...]

[...] hopefully it doesn’t feel too hot. It’s always hard to travel when you are following a training plan, but I hope that hiking is a good sub substitution for running and biking. After Bryce, [...]

[...] farmer’s market! Here are some photos from over the weekend: I am currently following a training plan for the Manchester City (New Hampshire) Marathon on November 2nd. Let’s just say it [...]