Today was a Swim/Run Brick. The Swim was 1600, mainly of drills. I’m concerned because my left arm is still numb from the bike ride on Sunday. Just not sure what to make of this. I have good gloves, I’m trying not to “lean” on that side, etc. – but it is even waking me […]
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Happy Turkey Day! Recipes, Run and Playlist
Got up this morning, and H and I got to work preparing for Thanksgiving. First, wild mushroom soup (serves 6): 2 lbs wild mushrooms, 1/2 c unsalted butter, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 6 garlic cloves, peeled, 3T flour, 6 cups chicken stock, 3/4 c heavy cream, 2 tsp tarragon, 1/4 cup Creme Fraiche, 1 […]
My first “brick” and its Playlist
This was my view for an hour yesterday as I sat on my bike trainer on the driveway, peddling away. Well, until dusk, then dark – then I wasn’t seeing much of anything (smile). Yesterday’s workout was a “brick” – meaning 2 disciplines right after each other. First, the bike for an hour. This involved […]
Swim Day (with Playlist) and Run Day
OK I really should have taken photos. Next time. I am SURE there will be MANY “next times”! Just picture here a drowned rat grrl from running, and a swim workout with a flashlight on it! I did the swim workout at about 7:00 p.m. yesterday, because I had a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00 […]
Run and Strength Day (including run playlist)
Tunes for today’s run: Scar That Never Heals, Jeremy Fisher My Sharona, The Knack Pony, Far She’s Got The Who-Hoo, Sugar Ray Jerk It, Thunderheist Single Ladies, Beyonce Daniella, John Butler Trio Get The Party Started, Pink Mony Mony, Billy Idol Fuego, Pitbull HipHip ChinChin, Club des Belugas In These Shoes?, Kirsty MacColl U Can’t […]
How far IS 140.6 Miles?
The Ironman is: 2.4 miles swimming: That’s like swimming from My House, down River Oaks, down 5th Avenue, all the way to Whole Foods. I guess I get to stop and stretch there. OR (thanks for this one, Maria A!), it’s 154 lengths (77 laps) in an Olympic-sized pool – and as most of us […]
Louisville Ironman Triathlon and other Insanities
Yup – I’ m at it again! So. I’ve been complaining (b*tching and moaning basically) since 2006 about being out of shape – and doing nothing about it. Oh sure, I would rally for a while around swimsuit season (or if $ was on the line . . . we did a “Biggest Loser contest […]