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IRON UP: November 2009
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Sunday, November 29, 2009. Despite this being a holiday weekend, there was a good turnout for the ride. Once the superfast cyclists (i.e. Chris and Phil. Took off- -I rode with my posse- Cori, Tiffany and Helen. Helen is our team's webcaptain and has completed several Tri and Iron events. She brought up the rear and provided excellent guidance on gear shifting, road etiquette and safety tips on going downhill. Renactment of "The Fall". Friday, November 27, 2009. Thanksgiving morning offered perfect condi...
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IRON UP: Remembering Brenda July 6, 1970-April 14, 2007
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Remembering Brenda July 6, 1970-April 14, 2007. So far, this blog has mainly described my insane training regimen as a member of the IronTeam. But it has also highlighted some athletic accomplishments that never in a million years I thought I would ever achieve. Swimming in open water in 50 degree weather, riding my bike up Mt. Diablo, doing as many sprint triathlons as I can in a 5 hour span- -who knew? As I got to know Brenda better, I met her husband Jim; her two sons, Trevo...
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IRON UP: February 2010
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Monday, February 8, 2010. Highlights of February 2010. Sorry I haven't blogged lately.training has been ramping up and my poor blog has been neglected. However, that doesn't mean that nothing happened in February- -quite the contrary. Longest ride to date: Presidents' Birthday/Chinese New Year/Valentine's Day Ride (2.14.2010) 47.5 miles from Benicia to the Jelly Belly. BOOT CAMP WEEKEND February 20-21, 2010: Combined training with the SouthBay IronTeam. Stretch (2:00 - 2:45) foam roller time! Swim drills...
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IRON UP: Lasso'd the Yasso's.....
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Sunday, January 31, 2010. After our triathlon last Sunday, this recent week was supposed to be a "recovery" week- -like everything else, it's all relative. Nothing is easy when it comes to IronTeam training. The biggest challenge this week was completing the run marker, which consisted of the Yasso 800's. On Saturday, our team met at Sports Basement. In Crissy Field for a 1.5 hour run, a strength/core workout with the TRX,. I was going to do the bike marker today, but just needed a day off. My quads ...
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IRON UP: December 2009
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Thursday, December 31, 2009. End of the Year Musings. Reflecting on what this year has brought is an exercise in gratitude. I am grateful that:. I am employed,. I have decent health insurance,. My family members (human and canine) and I are healthy and happy,. I am able and healthy enough to train in endurance events,. I am surrounded by delightful circle of friends and supportive spiritual community, and. I will continue to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Okay, I w...
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IRON UP: May 2010
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Sunday, May 16, 2010. Still at the Back of the Pack. When I trained with the run team, I was at the back of the pack and things haven't changed much now that I'm cycling and swimming. Yesterday was my longest ride to date (an 80 miler) which was essentially the Vineman. I will have to remember this stop for future rides. I saw Coach Mike at Chalk Hill and we rode together back to our starting point in Santa Rosa. I think I finished the ride about 1.5 hours after the speed demons on the team. ...Live the ...
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IRON UP: June 2010
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Sunday, June 13, 2010. Epic Weekend at Clearlake, 3/4 to Iron (June 4-6, 2010). Saturday morning came too quickly.we arrive at the Shaw's around 5:30 ish to set up the transition area and to get into our wetsuits. Since I was in the first wave start, I had to be in the water at 6:30 am. Once back at the house, I showered and changed into clean clothes and began to feel human again. One by one, my teammates started rolling in. And as a team, we went outside the gate and cheered for Maria who compl...Relie...
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IRON UP: March 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010. 8:00 am, Saturday, March 6, 2010. Lake DeValle, Livermore, CA. We look happy here don't we? We are still on dry land, all warm and snug in our. Wetsuits. This was our second open water training. And while driving over, the temperature in my car read. Moments later we began the "Death March" into. Captain Tony was nearby during my entire swim, keeping a watchful. Eye on Dana and me. His presence was very reassuring, although I was. I started my second loop around the buoys.
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IRON UP: January 2010
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Sunday, January 31, 2010. After our triathlon last Sunday, this recent week was supposed to be a "recovery" week- -like everything else, it's all relative. Nothing is easy when it comes to IronTeam training. The biggest challenge this week was completing the run marker, which consisted of the Yasso 800's. On Saturday, our team met at Sports Basement. In Crissy Field for a 1.5 hour run, a strength/core workout with the TRX,. I was going to do the bike marker today, but just needed a day off. My quads ...
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