Author Archives: Ann

The last day seemed to come so soon this year. I was tired this morning getting up for the first time (I have usually been up for hours due to jet lag), but today could have stayed in bed a … Continue reading →

After several days of not being part of Epic Camp (except for the “Rest” Day), it was good to join back in and do what the plan had in store for us all. The day started with a 3K ocean … Continue reading →

I finally had the brilliant idea last night that I should just stop messing around with my saddle and simply take it back to Bike Works for them to refit me on the bike. I knew that the 145K ride … Continue reading →

The day of rest began super early for five of the campers this morning as they headed out to hopefully swim with the dolphins at Captain Cook. This was not a real Epic Camp swim, but more a tourist frolic. … Continue reading →

Our day started with our first pool swim of the camp! Yay! I love outdoor pool swimming in Hawaii (actually outdoor swimming almost anywhere, but especially where there are palm trees) – it is probably one of my favourite things … Continue reading →

Today’s ride was the famed Ironman Hawaii bike course – from the house, up to the Hawi turnaround and back down along the Queen K. But that was just the basic ride. The Epic Ride of the day was to … Continue reading →

On paper, today looked like an “easier” day (easier being a relative term of course). Now that I am done it, not so much! Our swim this morning was a true 3K (yesterday was falsely advertised – really it was … Continue reading →

A fabulous start to Epic Woman Camp 2013 Kona Edition! I am a returning camper having participated in 2011 and having thoroughly enjoyed the experience – the camaraderie, the beauty of the Big Island, and of course, the opportunity to … Continue reading →

It is done!  Epic Camp is over.  Wow. Saturday was one last tough day.  Up early to hit the road on the bikes at 6:00.  Ride 30K out the Queen K to the start of the Hawaiian State Time Trial … Continue reading →

After yesterday’s epic adventure and hard riding, what was on the plan for the day looked easy:  20K long run at 7:00; 33K ride over to Capt. Cook at 11:00; swim over to the Capt. Cook monument and back (3.5K … Continue reading →