OK, life has interfered with my doing the Dash for Divas this Saturday, so instead, I’m doing the Lazy Waister’s Triathlon over the next few weeks.
At least I’ll be able to say I completed a triathlon (mumble of sorts mumble) before I turn 40 in October
Good thing I get my bike back tomorrow! [...]
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Wed, September 3 2008 » Everything else » 1 Comment
First, I had a dream that, in 12 years or so, my middle child (now 4) and I ran a triathlon together and it was a great experience for us both. (I was just talking to my husband about how she needs some one on one time with us both because the other two are [...]
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Sun, August 31 2008 » Motivation, Self image » 4 Comments
As a start:
Develop a training plan that will get me ready for all three legs of a sprint-distance triathlon.
Do a 5k run/walk (I’ll be walking). Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis in Raleigh, NC is on Dec 6, 2008. And I get to wear bells (though after 5k of bells jingling, that might be like water [...]
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Sat, August 30 2008 » Strategy » 2 Comments
OK, I’m much more relaxed since refocusing on a goal other than weight loss. Remind of this. Often. I get REALLY freaked out about the number on the scale, but I’m great with non-scale victories when weight loss just happens as a side effect.
My action plan for today was to post my goals here, take [...]
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Sat, August 30 2008 » Motivation, Strategy » 1 Comment
I have blogged about how I love watching marathons (and triathlons). The women and men who compete are so focused and determined. Positively inspiring. Then, recently, I read a post about a woman of size who completed a triathlon. And my dream began! (Oh, that I would have kept that post in my favorites. Sigh. [...]
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Wed, August 27 2008 » Motivation, Strategy » 6 Comments