A nice and easy snoopy 10k walk-run to start the day. The day is beautiful π€©.
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Friday funday ππ½ with my #trifam. Today we took time to celebrate the birthday of one of our fiercest local triathletes @jeffshortironman.
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I had a great time working the transition area at the #nolabeltriathlon sprint tri today.
Supporting and watching my #tritribe is tons-o-fun.
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This is simply a post from a proud poppa π.
Identifying and supporting things that ignite joy and passion in our children are some of lifeβs greatest gifts.
So happy watching him do something that he loves.
πββοΈππ€πΎπ€πΎ.
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Progress π€© !
For the first time, I was able to stand up and ride the waves πββοΈ. In the past, I didnβt have the balance or hip stability to even stay on my knees π€¬.
Consistently practicing π§πΎββοΈ yoga has resulted in improved hip strength and stability. Of course the benefits go way beyond the surf board. In addition to being able to π, Iβm excited about improved biomechanics, better form and a reduced risk of injury ππ½.
Pics 9&10- my son is making me proud by making it look so easy!
The progress happens little by little but can show up in unexpected ways. #keeppushing π€πΎ
@athleterevivalyoga specializes in strength and flexibility for endurance athletes. Reach out and see what she can do to help you go to the next level β¬οΈ.
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I love a new challenge. Currently, the π§πΎββοΈ crow pose has me tied into knots of frustration. I find it very difficult and holding it is outside of my grasp.
Today I tasted success!! I was able to enter the pose and feel balanced for maybe 2-3 seconds before losing control again. But that was enough for me. A crack in the πͺor a glimpse of light is all I need to see possibility.
Ha! Iβm gonna get it ππΎ!
#stayfocused - donβt ease up.
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I had some early morning fun making videos of my #trifamily in the pool. We all love watching our bodies move in ways that are totally different than what we think itβs doing π«£.
Then I enjoyed a little trail time ππΎ . Taking things slowly while I nurse a nagging Achilles flare.
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I do appreciate the days when all the gears mesh and each training sesh goes according to plan ππΎ.
Started the day with some strong yet impossibly difficult (currently) poses. Failure is great because it provides new challenges. @athleterevivalyoga
Then intervals in the pool that felt like I was riding on a magic carpet. The flow felt was perfect ππ½ .
I wrapped it up with some Z2-4 intervals on Zwift. Hitting the power numbers just right on each interval π΄π½.
Tonight will be good sleep π.
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The excitement of watching the #ironmanworldchampionship powered me through 2 hrs of a zone 3 effort π΄π½ . Well, the race and the fact that I misread the workout thinking it was zone 2. I assumed that coach adjusted my zones.
Had I read the workout correctly I would have been filled with doubt about being able to hold the wattage for two hrs without struggling. Instead, I just pushed and watched the race without a second thought of my capabilities π€·πΎββοΈ.
This stuff really is a battle of the mind. We are constantly removing artificial walls and ceilings as we open up avenues to move closer to our potential ππΎ.
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Easy zone 1 ππ½ , aka technique day ππΎ.
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A perfect pairing of Z2-Z4 intervals and bendy-stretchy π§πΎββοΈ time.
I am still struggling to hold the crow pose π‘. Releasing the frustration is almost as difficult as the pose itself π.
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I looked forward to putting in some speed work today. However, after 40 min, my Achilles said NO, not today bro! π .
Rather than tempt fate, I listened and did some bendy-stretch work π§πΎββοΈ. Itβs so much fun finding ways to bend around walls and into doorways of hotel rooms π.
Just find a way ππΎ.
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Nothing fancy or intense today, just some time in my happy place waiting for everything to come back online. Iβm still feeling a touch of fatigue, but moving through the water was great.
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Todays group Zwift ride with @team_varlo was great. My first group ride and Iβm a fan!
A little more bendy-stretchy π§πΎββοΈ recovery work always feels good. Only, todayβs practice was frustrating. I still am unable to get myself into crow pose π.
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My post-race recovery is going surprisingly well this time. I think that the consistent bendy-stretchy π§πΎββοΈ practice has played a big role.
Throughout #ironmantexas I noticed that I wasnβt experiencing very much physical discomfort (except for βaero-neckβ on the bike and the bottom of my feet during the last 5k of the marathon). In addition to getting my hydration and nutrition right, I think the increased range of motion, overall awareness of my body position and improved breathing technique yielded better biomechanics throughout the event. Absolutely no knee, hip, or leg pains!
Now that Iβve gotten a glimpse of the benefits of improved flexibility and balance, I plan to keep it as my norm because it sure does feel good feeling good π.
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Of course simply getting to the starting line of an Ironman requires a village of support. In my case it includes, family (who doesnβt agree to be in posts), friends, coaches, and my local and digital #trifamily ππ½.
This post is to acknowledge and express my deep sense of gratitude for all theyβve given and sacrificed to provide unwavering support throughout my journey.
These are just a few of the photos I took while at #ironmantexas. Being able to hug and smile with them was special and I wanted to make sure they all felt it β€οΈ.
I hope to be able to give as much to anyone else whoβs pushing themselves to new levels and can use a boost along the way. I want to see you go beyond what you believe is possible.
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Iβm savoring the sweet feelings of this medalπ
Monday because FUβ¬K #ironmantexas was brutal!!
Swim => Water Rugby
Bike => Real world wind tunnel testing
Run=> mass dehydration and athlete grit fest!!!
Congratulations to everyone who was able to take it to the red carpet on Saturday ππ½ππ½ππ½.
15 hrs 23 min after entering the water, I heard my name and exhaled that sigh of joyous relief. You are an Ironman πͺπΎ.
I executed to plan and am happy with what I did on Saturday. The lessons are numerous as is the increased confidence and awareness of what Iβm capable of accomplishing and how.
A full race report to follow. For now, Iβll focus on recovering.
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Tansition bags have been dropped off and Lucy π² is racked and ready to ride tomorrow. The energy β‘οΈ around #ironmantexas is high and Iβm loving it.
As always, itβs so good to see #trifamily , @jeffshortironman, @aleshia.loves.tri, @derrickbatl , @drnette15, @alpha06ironman , @rictmoe , @kswift99 , @endureperformancellc @unapo1ogetically_jamie @dr.g.313 , @w_b_music , @alpha06ironman @mamatangoriginal.
Rest well and give it everything tomorrow ππ½ π΄π½ ππΎ ππΎ.
@tyroptics @tyrsport
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Itβs almost time for another day of joyous torture with my crazy #trifamily π€©.
#ironmantexas - bib 1774
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Todays group ride began like all of the others. We begin together, split into various distances and met up at the turn around point. Then, return to the cars and share refreshments when as everyone finishes.
Unfortunately, the day didnβt turn out as planned. My group experienced a domino like crash at 19 MPH. The front rider fell, and we all went down in succession π₯΄.
Lots of road rash and helmets that performed their jobs as expected. One rider has a fractured clavicle. Fortunately, we all walked away.
Wear your helmets.
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