Category Archives: gear
a triathlete is born: MIM Sprint 2012 conquered
These couple days following the event have been a bit surreal. I worked so hard and built up so much anticipation, the aftermath feels a little flat. I knew I could do it, and I did. Following is a fairly … Continue reading
outfit complete
Since my last blog project was a style blog, I am not surprised at all that I have become completely fixated on training clothes, and especially my “outfit” for the actual tri. I’ll continue referring to it as an outfit, … Continue reading
if wishes were horses, part 2
Well hey there, sassy! Yes, I will take my Garmin multi-sport, GPS enabled watch in Lilac. This jacket? Or this one? And, certainly, I’d like a delicious, new Orbea road bike. And while I’m at it, I’ll need these Light … Continue reading
running skirt quick review
I apologize for the graphic nature of the following post. Hopefully it will help someone who is considering the merits of the run skirt. Or it will make someone laugh. I’m good with both options. Also, I am writing this … Continue reading
money / it’s a crime
“No one ever told me how expensive this would be.” -Summer, pondering her need for a bike rack after purchasing a fantastic Orbea road bike at Victory. When I agreed to train for the tri, on something of a whim, … Continue reading
if wishes were horses, part 1
My thought for the day is that if an underwater music option was available, I might be a better swimmer. Perhaps there is such a thing, and I’m just guessing here, but I probably couldn’t afford it. A quick google … Continue reading
swim clinic starts tonight!
I’m starting a six-week swim clinic tonight, taught by the swimming coach at Rhodes College. Most of our tri training group is doing the clinic and I’m getting nervous about being in a big group to work on my weakest sport. … Continue reading
and boy are my legs tired!
Yesterday was a double workout day. Five mile run in the morning, cycling trainer class in the evening. I dreaded the training class going into it. Years ago I had a terrible experience at a spinning class and have a … Continue reading
Finish or Die Tri-ing 