Reflection on how I went from quitting in the middle of training for a marathon to suffering every weekend through Ironman training.
Author: LizSmithCoach
You only get a first time once!
Remembering the joy, fear, and anticipation training for my first Ironman.
Resistance
About being honest with ourselves and recognizing how we get in our own way.
Self-perception
I recently ran a race at a much faster speed than I thought I could go. I was feeling great and imagining that I must look great too. Maybe not really, but do you ever think that in your head you look great but to the outside probably not? In this case I realized that [...]
The seasons are changing!
I mark the changes of season based on when I start and stop needing to wear reflective wear for my morning runs. This morning marked the start of the cold, dark months. Not only was it dark enough for reflective wear, it also was the first morning cold enough for a warm hat and gloves. [...]
Bad Moods & Heart Rate
Long-distance triathlon training lifestyle.
Running in the rain
It rains a lot in Juneau and rain cannot be an excuse if you want to get much running in. But if you put a brimmed hat on your head, you probably wont even notice the rain! It works even better in the winter months when it is still dark outside so you cannot even [...]
Running tights – avoiding chaffing
Running tip for us larger folks.
Just show up
Long-distance triathlon life for us back of the pack folks...and maybe everyone too.
The search for a protein powder without sweetener
Trilife nutrition adventures.
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