Name: TriathlonDuration: 420 minNote: Did my first half ironman - boy was this super hard. I totally under estimated the humidity in Hawaii. Did not take my salt pills and paid for it on the run. I made it through the swim (for me the was the hardest part) I was sure I would not make the cut off. ...read more

Name: RunningDuration: 90 minNote: ran 9 miles trail and road in 100 degree temp. Ugh thought I was going to die. lol  ...read more

Ok, well I did my ride in Kona for half ironman in May that I will be competing in. The ride was harder than I thought it would be, it was hot, humid and very windy.  I made it but the last 5 miles were very tough and I thought I would not make it. I guess I have a lot of training to do on ...read more

Well, my husband did his 70.3 Ironman in Hawaii on May 30th. This was his 2nd time there. His time was 45 minutes better than last years time and he qualified for Clearwater Florida Championships in November.  He had a great race - did very well even in the heat and the tough run. He will be ...read more

It’s not just what you eat, but how you buy, prepare – even think about food that can have an impact on your stress levels. These tips should go far to eliminate meal-related stress. Avoid emotional eating If you’re like many women who respond to stress by craving (and indulging ...read more

So, I am training for my very first Triathlon and have been practicing my swimming. I am not a very strong swimmer and my form is not very good. However, I am getting myself in the pool and trying. I am finding it more difficult than I first thought.  I really do not like my face in the water ...read more

Well I finally did a duathlon and lived through it....My husband is a triathlete and does IronMan competitions so he is in great shape, I on the other hand work out but do not compete so it was different for me.  I was very nervous about the transitions periods thinking I might take too long ...read more