White Mountains Half Ironman Recap Well, I didn’t make it up to Canada for the Mont Tremblant 70.3. Too much happening at home to allow for travel but lucky for me there was another Half Ironman happening right in my backyard. I have always wanted to do the White Mountains Triathlon Half Ironman in Franconia, … Read More »
Building Mental Toughness for Running. Ditch the Negative Mindset. I’m tired. Boston Marathon training has reached its peak and the taper has begun but my body is feeling exhausted from all of the miles and the mental part of training. It’s Sunday morning, the day after 8 more inches of snow on April 1st. One … Read More »
What’s it like to be a Multisport Mom? Today I am linking up with Katie from Mom’s Little Running Buddy and Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?! to tell you all about “The Day in the Life of a Multisport Mom”. Katie and I are both currently training for Ironman 70.3 or half marathon distance. I … Read More »
Let’s chat about this year of running! Ok, how is it possible that we are almost at the end of 2016? I’ve swam, run, and biked my way through the new year and am ready to reflect on all of the adventures. I am linking up with Courtney from Eat, Pray Run DC to share my … Read More »
I am truly a Half Ironman! *Disclaimer: This post contains some Amazon Associate affiliate links. The Timberman Half Ironman (Ironman70.3) was my second Half Ironman. Last summer I completed this race as my first Half Ironman which was a huge first for me! Doing it again this summer took new courage because once you have already … Read More »
Training update, Health update and goals! This summer has been a whirlwind and its crazy to say it but its Timberman Half Ironman race week! I am excited to race even though my training has felt totally discombobulated all summer. During the school year when the kids have a regular schedule it is easy to … Read More »
What will you need for the open water swim? It’s time for another round of Triathlon talk. My training for the Timberman Ironman 70.3 hasn’t been smooth this summer due to health issues (hashimoto’s disease) and life but I finally feel like I am in a good groove which is a good thing because the … Read More »
Organic Energy Food Pouches. Fueling for the long run! Last summer I was introduced to the new Clif Organic Energy Food which comes in easily portable pouches and immediately fell in love. This fueling source was exactly what a had been looking for. When I am training for longer distances such as marathons, trail marathons … Read More »
Triathlon training is a go! I got back on my bike this week to officially begin training for the Timberman Half Ironman triathlon which I will be racing in August. I didn’t do any biking on my trainer this winter as I was all in for Boston and all of my time was consumed with running. … Read More »
Thursday Musings Thursdays are for thinking out loud . . . The Boston Marathon 2016 while now in my rearview mirror is an experience that I have been thinking long and hard about during our time away in Florida. It was one of the more challenging races that I have run but it is one … Read More »