Boulder IronGirl

Third year in a row. 4th IronGirl race.

Whew! What a great morning.

H.A.

30 minutes swim

There was lightning at the pond, so they didn't let anyone swim yesterday.

I decided to head to the gym and complete a 30 minute swim. A 30 minute continuous swim, was not as hard as I imagined it would be.

I feel good about my 30 minutes continuous swim, as my race on Sunday is a quarter-mile. I feel I can finish my race swim within 20 minutes as I am not a strong starter.

I have one more day at the pond this week, and I think I'll use it to just play around.

H.A,

short soggy ride

Took a short bike ride on the Platte River trail. I found a great parking space on the trial that I"ll use from now on. What a great location. :) I'll share for those who are interested. So I did 5miles in about 20 minutes. This is a little slower than my goal speed for this route. I just wanted to get some time in on my bike before the race this weekend. The trail was fast and full of gnats.. yuck. So I got some exfoliation of the face arms, legs and shoulders on the ride. I road in my 2011 Aquaphor race kit and it still feels good. It smells like chlorine and I doubt that will ever get better... oh well. Just goes to show I've used it in the preseason of 2012 with the indoor swims. The rain started at about mile 2 and I muscled out another three miles just to get some distance in. When I got bakc to the car it had stopped raining , but I was satisfied with what I had done and knew I would ride again tomorrow. Tomorrow Open water swim 880yd swim/ and 8 mile bike. Let the Tapper begin Honest Athletics H.A.

Soggy Run

It feels good to do what you're supposed to do... Yesterday though there was a storm I set out to finish my 3mile run and 1/2 mile warm up walk and 1/2 mile cool down walk. It was done! Yay. I was out at the lake with a few other soggy souls. We nodded as we wipped the rain from our cheeks and eye lids. Smiles from the kids who were trying to get to a dry spot under a tree with their scooters. Struggle: my knees are suffering with this arthritis and it takes me a good mile to warm them up. My right knee especially. This is unfortunate. So muscled through the work out and I realized it is time to get this last 40lbs off. This will be the hardest part of the journey. As the song says "its about the climb" right? I've been here before, and if i want to continue this athletic life, I must do what it takes. 40lbs lighter here I come! H.A.

Swimming part three

Success! Half a mile & only foggy goggles to contend with.

My fiancé came to the pond with me. I think that shows love. Marrying a triathlete when you're not one... Can only be for love.

This morning was only a 730am pond swim, but generally she deals with 4 am wake ups for 430 runs or overnights in hotels with my bike sharing the room.
5am check ins & 615 start times. So this workout was a walk in the park. She actually literally walked the dog in the state park. Lol

H.A.

Swimming part three

Success! Half a mile & only foggy goggles to contend with.

My fiancé came to the pond with me. I think that shows love. Marrying a triathlete when you're not one... Can only be for love.

This morning was only a 730am pond swim, but generally she deals with 4 am wake ups for 430 runs or overnights in hotels with my bike

Open water success...please

The last few times I've been in open water have been crap-tastic. Tomorrow will be different. I can feel it. I can see the calm, cool water now. The beautiful mountains framed by white clouds in the blue Rocky Mtn Sky. Its all in my head now, but it will be a reality tomorrow am. Heading to the swim beach with my fiance and her dog. Here is too a great swim. A problem free 800yards! :) Yes thats all i'm trying to get in. Then I'll try the bike again. NEed to make up some milage in the Tour de Challenge www.mapmyride.com race. C'mon open water success...please.. H.A.

Wedding day/Race day

Yep... Picking a race to run the morning of my wedding. I got the ok. So I'm not doing this against her wishes. I think it would be a lot of fun to run a short race (fun run or 5k) the morning of the wedding.. before hair makeup, dress blah blah blah. My brother will be in town and has never run at altitude before. *giggle* snort... ha ha ha this should be funny. Getting married doesnt mean the decline of my health. It will be another opportunity to wear a veil...b/c I am not wearing one in the cermony. A good way to shake the wedding day jitters. lol An excuse to take a wedding day nap, and or start drinking a beer before noon. lol anyway... H.A.

got 'er done

I got notice that my sponsored kit came via FedEx from China today. Woot woot. I hit the pool after work for a 750, it was long and painful, but I did it.. Sat in the hot tub for a bout 5 mins and headed home. I opened my FedEx box and immediately put on the entire kit. Tri shorts Tri top new snazzy jacket (eventhough it was 97degrees outside) I thougth I should go for a bike ride. Yea.. a short one. So I did about 5 miles and the kit felt great (no jacket on the ride). The kit this year is very patriatic looking. Outstandingly amazing, I love it! Go Team Aquaphor!!! I may post some pictures. H.A.

some swimmers are cheaters...

Went swimming at the hotel pool. It was shallow but I just swam the perameter since I was the only one there. I did that about 400y worth, then I got dizzy. lol My fiance joined me later and we decided we would race the length of the pool, which was about 15yrds 4 strokes for me or less. On your marks Get set Go. I take off and she grabs my ankle and pulls me back.... REALLY?!!? Yep...she's one of the cheating swimmers. H.A.