Monthly Archives: February 2011

Keeping perspective

This was probably the most mentally challenging week for me.  So much so, I emailed our coach and asked for guidance.  Being a teacher in the state of Wisconsin right now puts a big old bulls eye on your forehead … Continue reading

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Laissez les bons temps rouler

Let the Good Times Roll and Roll they did!!! Last Sunday (2/13) was my annual trip to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras Marathon (now the Rock N Roll Mardi Gras Marathon). This year I was advised (and gladly accepted) … Continue reading

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Winning mental battles

Part of my goal during this Ironman training was/is to get more mentally tough on the run when fatigued from swimming and biking.  This week has gone a long way in improving my mental toughness and confidence.  On top of … Continue reading

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Another week done

Started this past week of training full of enthusiasm, after the easy recovery week, but finished off really dragging. Tuesday and Wednesday workouts went OK but on Wednesday evening we had a small party for some of our friends on … Continue reading

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Time is flying….

Wow, it is hard to believe we are into the second month of our training program already.  Due to illness, (me, Rob, and Pam) the last week of January took the planned “recovery week” to a new level.  Between Monday … Continue reading

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