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Hitting it in 2011!
So for the last 5 weeks or so, I've been sporting this lovely boot. Yes, I even took this boot to Mexico. I wore it while walking around, when going out to dinner and even while watching Ironman Cozumel. I've come to like the boot, however, I've found it's not very...
Is Yoga Tougher than Ironman?
Bikram Yoga Burr Ridge Most of you know – I’ve been sort of out-of-commission with my running since JULY! YES, JULY! So, when a friend said to me, “Hey, I’m doing this 30 day Bikram Yoga Challenge, wanna join me?” I thought that might be exactly what I needed. For...
Rev3 Cedar Point
Rev3 is in it's second year of races. None of them was very close by, but being a part ofTeam Trakkers, I went to Cedar Point last weekend. Unfortunately, I've been struggling with Turf Toe since early July, so I've done no running since then. I DID NOT want to go do...
Ironman Lake Placid Race Report
Departed Mokena at 5am on Thursday morning for the drive to Lake Placid. Slept in on Friday and went to check in. Saturday, dropped off transition bags and bikes. Saw some pretty interesting nutrition strategies. And Ed was really excited about this race, his 2nd...
Tri Smart 101: Get Schooled | New Lenox, Illinois 60451 | Sunday, September 19, 2010
Tri Smart 101: Get Schooled | New Lenox, Illinois 60451 | Sunday, September 19, 2010
Liberty Half Ironman Race Report
As if driving about 9 hours the day before a race wasn't bad enough, we woke up to temperatures in the low 50s and rain in the forecast. I couldn't decide if I should put on armwarmers and gloves for the bike or save the time in transition and just grit it out. I set...
Palos Half Marathon Race Report
Not only was I excited about racing the Palos Half Marathon last Sunday, it was also the first "team" event for our new triathlon club, Team Tri Smart. In the week leading up to the race, I was just as excited to bring our group together for a powerful, fun kick off...
Cary Half Marathon – March Madness Race Report
The day before this race, I woke to frigid temperatures and pelting sleet. I thought, "No way do I want to race in these conditions tomorrow!" Fortunately, when I woke on race day, it wasn't sleet pelting, it was only rain. It was a balmy 34 degrees. Plagued with...
Running and Eating
Well, it seems that runners like to eat! Who knew that when we announced a Chili Cook off to take place immediately after our regularly scheduled Monday night run, we'd have a full house and more chili than I've ever seen all together in one place? Come for the run,...