Moxie Madness – The Cave Crossfit Marin Team Rocks It!

Posted on: February 10, 2014

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This is Sandy, The Cave mascot and inveterate Crossfit scaler. I thought I’d do a quick writeup about The Cave Grrrrls awesome showing in San Jose at Moxie Madness! The drive down to San Jose was really “Event Zero” on Sunday. The rain deluged Marin, a …

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January 17 (Day 142) – I’m Baaaa-aaaack….

Posted on: January 17, 2014

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Yeah, I couldn’t help myself with that photo. LOL! I can’t believe it’s been 10 days since I last blogged. Okay – well, yes I can. I had the eye resurfacing done (I have some photos, will try to add when I have a bit more time on the computer). It went …

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So . . . did I talk about the “waterboarding” a/k/a Body Composition Analysis? And the Chippen-Fro-Ryan-Spice “How cookies are like men in your fridge” rant . . .

Posted on: December 18, 2013

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I think that I did. I think I already talked about this – but I’m back on it again. (Maybe because I was just telling my friend Francine about my experience, and it got me back thinking about it.) I was “waterboarded” in BodyFatTest.com’s Hydrostatic B …

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Day 110 (December 16 2013) – A new start…

Posted on: December 16, 2013

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I sooooo didn’t want to do this. Last night, I finally talked to my nutritionist about the blood tests I took a week or so ago. Any time that your nutritionist calls you again – and again – over the weekend, you know something is up. Sigh. I also did t …

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Unofficial Ironman Louisville 2010 drink: The Carnage!

Posted on: September 9, 2010

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Mr. Martini from behindthebarshow.com and I have done a few podcasts on mixology – in fact, here is the link to our Mint Julep episode from the running of the Kentucky Derby (very different than running PAST the Kentucky Derby…believe me.) So, he was …

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Lessons Learned On My Ironman Journey (Ironman Louisville Finisher Race Report)

Posted on: September 4, 2010

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At about Mile 20 of the Marathon – when it seemed very unlikely I would make the finish line by the 17 hour cutoff, I started writing this blog post in my head. At that time, it was entitled “No Regrets…but No Ironman.” Wonder of wonders…I made it. I …

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An Attitude of Gratitude…

Posted on: August 25, 2010

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Mental Attitude for Ironman by ironguides on May 26, 2010 in Triathlon Training In the final days before you race an Ironman it is essential that you keep a few things in mind. Ironman essence – Gratitude The Ironman hype in the final week before race …

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Run…Swim…Taper…

Posted on: August 24, 2010

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Saturday I tentatively tried training again. Shoulder and side are seriously sore still – but I thought I’d better give it a go. Serious props to Traumeel though! Traumeel is a homeopathic remedy with arnica and other assorted herbs and things in it. T …

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Why We Do This: “Gramoo”

Posted on: August 23, 2010

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I recently joined “Team Beef” on the Louisville Ironman. (Yes, for me, Beef…it’s what’s for dinner!) They actually have a “Team Beef” jersey, but I mentioned to the Marketing Director Alison Smith that I would be wearing my Flames jersey for Team In …

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Ironman Schedule

Posted on: August 23, 2010

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IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2010 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE Thursday, August 26 • 6:35 PM Arrival in Louisville • Relax, unwind and get settled. Friday, August 27 • 9:00 AM Bike Pickup / Short test ride • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Expo & Athlete Check-In • 11:45 AM IronTea …

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