Mixed bag
This has been a mixed week so far; an emotional roller coaster. I'm probably just being overly sensitive to some things and I'm pretty sure people aren't doing things on purpose to irritate me, but it...
View ArticleTwo Faced-booked
I have a confession to make. Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been...well God knows how long it's been since my last confession (seriously, He's the only one that knows). I have been cheating,...
View ArticleRest needed...inquire within!
Just checking in to let you know that I haven't forgotten how to blog. It's been non-stop...wel...stuff. I will be back, perhaps tonight, and report on at least a couple of things. So I'll see you soon
View ArticleI gotta be me!
Wow! I think I've been in the twilight zone or on autopilot or perhaps both. I seemed to have been sucked into some sort of time warp because last time I checked I had a little over a month before our...
View ArticleMIM recap
Race recap time! We awoke at 5:00, well 4:50 because someone's car alarm started going off about then }:(. It was a brisk 58 degrees with winds gusting between 20 and 25 mph. I almost threw the covers...
View ArticleCATS Iron Mountain (Wo)Man
I was unusually calm about this event. I normally can’t hold a conversation, but I think I wore Chris out on the way to Conway. I was a regular Chatty Cathie. I tried to save some of that energy for...
View ArticleIs it hot out there or is it me?
Let the games begin! Whew! Ironman training is in full suhwing and temps and humidity are soaring. I think it's safe to say that summer is here and training in this soggy air is going to more than...
View ArticleJust stuff
Well, I have raw spots from my friggin shorts I wore yesterday for that long run. They look like rope burns and I've been walking like a cowboy today. It was just plain hot yesterday and hotter today....
View Article21 days to go
It's 3 weeks until race day. I just finished my last week of big training and now I'm in taper mode. I, however, did not finish strong today.We made our way to DeGray Lake so I could do a 4250 yard...
View Article20 Days to go
We are 20 days out and today was a rest day. I needed it to regroup and let yesterday sink in a little more. I felt much better when I woke up. I got my gear and nutritional needs lists done. That is a...
View Article18 Days to go
Well, I kicked that swims ass yesterday! Thanks to Jo and David who were so kind to meet me out at the lake. I had to prove to myself that I could do it. Not just think that I could, but KNOW that I...
View ArticleWhy?
I believe my only reason for doing this IM is because I can. I'm doing this for all those who can't because I can. I'm healthy and have use of all my limbs so I've decided that I'm going to use them...
View ArticleIt's Ironman...
it's the one day you can do everything you like and you chose to be there -LizThose are the words that vibrated through my brain for 140.6 miles on Sunday, August 30, 2009. Those words, loving support...
View ArticleThe New Addition
A week later and I'm finally ready to blog about my new addition. I'm talking about my new tattoo, of course. I had a tattoo of Winnie the Pooh that needed to be swallowed by none other than the MDot....
View ArticleWorking my way back
It's time. Time to get back to it. Two weeks with nothing then one week of a little something. This week it's a little something more. Of course I'm talking about training and working out. Last week...
View ArticleStill here!
Well, it's been awhile and this is going to be quick, but I just wanted you to know that I"m still here and very much alive! Work has picked up big time (definitely good) and training is gaining steam....
View ArticleNo/Good News
Woo! That's about all I can say. I've been busier than a one legged man in a butt kickin' contest, but it's definitely better than the alternative. It's that little word, you know the one with just two...
View ArticleLet's try again
Wow! Sorry for the extended sabatical, but it was necessary. Last year was a rough one. It was rough for a lot of people I know, as well. However, this year started out pretty tough with the loss of my...
View ArticleSomething in the way she moves...
Kinesiology - the study of motion of the human body.Human movement...it is a mysterious and fascinating thing. To think about how the body is laid out and how everything in it works together can get...
View ArticleEverybody needs a little time away...
I heard her say...from somebuuuuuhdaaaaay. That sappy Chicago song is so very true. Everyone needs a break...from...well...whatever. It's easy to get burned out, even on the things you love. My clients...
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