So it began Approach I started the Sprint Olympic Training plan from the Iron Fit Triathlon Training for Women book with a couple of objectives. I don't have a race picked out yet - to me, this is an experiment. Can I adapt to this level of training commitment and not have a lupus flare every month. The training seemed like a lot more than I have ever done and I didn't know how … [Read more...] about Be Iron Fit Sprint Olympic Plan
January Training
A Goal without a Plan is just a wish... My formal plan to begin in February giving me January to start building up my load. I have been reading the Ironfit book by Don and Melanie Fink and it will be my plan going into this year. I really want to eventually join a team or training group but this will at least get me going until I know how my body will respond to all this work. Sounds … [Read more...] about January Training
New Year New Plan
Felt FR5W 2018 model bike, and a Wahoo KICKR Core - Christmas Magic Christmas was very exciting for me this year. My husband surprised me with a brand new racing road bike and trainer. I had started swim lessons in the beginning of December and planned to just ride spin classes at the gym in the new year until I could afford a bike. After Kam surprised me I realized - this could be the year I … [Read more...] about New Year New Plan
Ring of Kerry Virtual Race with Yes.Fit.com Race Recap
Taylor, my oldest son and virtual training and race partner thought that signing up for a Virtual race would get us moving. He found Yes.Fit online and chose the Ring of Kerry to be our first VR. I had never signed up for a VR and was worried that I wouldn't feel as engaged and was just paying for a medal and shirt but I needed to get motivated and was willing to give it a try. The Ring of … [Read more...] about Ring of Kerry Virtual Race with Yes.Fit.com Race Recap
Post Dopey Blues
So you work so hard for a year and have a great time at your epic race - accomplishing your goal. What's next? Well, weirdly I got a little stuck. What I should have done in hindsight is have had a race already registered for in February or March to keep me focused. Instead what I fell into is a bit of a slump. January beyond the 48.6 miles I ran for Dopey I didn't get any other runs in. As a … [Read more...] about Post Dopey Blues
