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Sha's TRI-scapades: Be The Rookie!
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The Rookie is on May 10, just 3 days away. Texas Ski Ranch is definitely one of my favourite courses. I did my first race there, and the shallow pond is a great way of getting used to open water. This is going to be my warm-up tri - and also my first full tri since Oct 2007. (Last summer, I did a relay tri, so I don't really count that.) So, I'm excited and happy to be back in the swing of things. My goals for the race are pretty modest:.
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Sha's TRI-scapades: September 2009
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Monday, September 7, 2009. My first Olympic Distance! Finishing time: 4hours 8min :). Sunday, September 6, 2009. It's hard to believe it's the night before my target race - the Austin Triathlon. I first signed up for the race in April, and prepared over the last 4-5 months for my first Olympic Distance. It's amazing how quickly time passes, and it's insightful to observe the ups and downs of training which in many ways parallels life itself. While this may sound si...
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Sha's TRI-scapades: Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but Bikes and Clips excite me
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Monday, June 13, 2011. Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but Bikes and Clips excite me. I took Optimus for a spin after what seemed like a lifetime. After months of being busy with being busy, I finally decided that I had to start training. For whatever reason, when I pursue my other life passions, personal fitness is the sacrificial lamb. When I began training again, the easiest activity to start was swimming, but the most exciting was biking! Chinese cannibal...
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Sha's TRI-scapades: A Full Circle
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Sunday, September 6, 2009. It's hard to believe it's the night before my target race - the Austin Triathlon. I first signed up for the race in April, and prepared over the last 4-5 months for my first Olympic Distance. It's amazing how quickly time passes, and it's insightful to observe the ups and downs of training which in many ways parallels life itself. As I look back on my training this year, I've learnt quite a few hard lessons. 1 Overcoming fear of open water.
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Sha's TRI-scapades: October 2008
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Saturday, October 11, 2008. An Ode to the Long Run. In the long run, the fog settles,. And you begin to see things for what they are. In the long run, doubts clear. And you realize worrying is an unproductive task. In the long run, your friends and competitors become apparent,. And you wonder how you ever confused the two. In the long-run, you and your partner do your best. And wait for each other at the crossroads so you don’t lose way. In the long run, you let go.
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Sha's TRI-scapades: November 2008
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Monday, November 17, 2008. Rocky Road to the Finish Line. San Antonio was my first race for the season, since the 3M Half-Marathon in 2007. Considering, it was my first double-digit miler since January this year when I ran 10 miles, I suppose it was alright. Not quite the rah-rah experience I was hoping it would be. The high point of the SA Rock N Roll experience for me was Arvind doing his Half Marathon in 1 hr 58min! So that's the approach I will take with my rac...
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Sha's TRI-scapades: August 2009
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Friday, August 28, 2009. This Race is Yours, and Yours Alone. Inspirations from Bhaja Govindam). Will you help me cross the finish line, my friend? We’ve played together, trained together and ran many miles together. Won’t you stay a while until I finish my race? 8220;I would if I could, dear friend. but this race is yours, and yours alone.”. Crossing the finish line, I felt a sense of freedom,. Independence, and peace within. That I had made it, and did it alone.
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Sha's TRI-scapades: February 2009
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Tuesday, February 3, 2009. That just about describes my training this past fall/winter season. Yesterday, I had the strangest dream. I'm not one well-versed in the field of dream interpretation, but some things about the dream struck a chord with me, so I'll share my thoughts on how it reminded me of my training. I know. Disturbing isn't it? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The key to a TRI is not to try. Only do. Nov 27 - Turkey Trot 5K. Jul 10 - Couples' Triathlon.
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Sha's TRI-scapades: May 2009
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Monday, May 18, 2009. Learning from the Fish (or Facing My Fears Part II). Barton Springs Pool, Austin, TX. Just as I got ready to get into the springs, I met a friend of mine and we chatted. As I expressed my trepidation at looking at the depth of the lake, my friend said something that struck me, "when you look inside and see the fish hanging out, it's really pretty cool! Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Ruminations on the Rookie. I met my goals for the Rookie! Gearing a...
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Sha's TRI-scapades: December 2008
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The sporting escapades of a triathlete. Wednesday, December 31, 2008. After putting Austin 2008 behind me, and setting off my holiday in Singapore, I decided to take a break from everything and revisit why I got involved in running and triathlons in the first place. It struck me when I was telling my brother about my angst over failed running goals, he said to me, “You’re doing this for charity, so shouldn’t you have more fun with it? Thursday, December 18, 2008. I set off for an easy run, and decided to...