This was the most I have ever spent in a pool. This was a lot of swimming. I started around 6 am to allow myself to sleep in bit. This…Read more
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Sticking To The Maurer Power Training Plan – Brick Workout
I am not going to lie about my motivation still being a little under the weather. I posted this morning how I just could not get out of bed. I…Read more
My Goals For The Bix 7 Saturday
Looking at the weather for Saturday morning I don’t think we could ask for better conditions to run the tough Bix 7 course. This week I have been trying to…Read more
#2 Swim Workout, Tired Body, Strong Mind, and Changing Eating Habits
Woke up today tired. I was up at 5:30 and tried a new electrolyte drink prior to my swim. I did not eat anything so I think that is part…Read more
Monday Bike Ride After Swim
Yesterday I jumped on my bike for a 45 mile ride. I tried to ride at an aerobic pace to work on my body using fat as fuel. I think…Read more
Back To The Pool & Thank Goodness I Did Not Drop Any Kids Off
Woke up this morning around 5:40. I did not set an alarm but I was hoping I would wake up early to get my swim workout in before Amanda headed…Read more
Maurer Power Defeated By Heat Once Again, Mental Wall Builds Taller, Thrive Might Be The Answer
I have returned after a six day break from training and all things related to triathlon and goals. It felt good to take it easy. The first three days all…Read more
Things I Have Learned From My First 70.3 Ironman Part 1
I wrote this on Tuesday before leaving for Wisconsin Dells. I never finished my thoughts so I have broken this up into two parts. Part 2 will post in a…Read more
70.3 Ironman Racine Race Report – Mixed Bag of Emotions, But More Driven Than Ever Before
I really don’t know where to start. Now that I am finally back to feeling normal after a long haul of being in need of medical attention and feeling really…Read more
1 Day Remains
Just wanted to give a final post before my race tomorrow. I am not sure I will be posting anything else on the blog until the race is complete. I…Read more