Author Archives: April

Thanks…Tara, Ann, Michelle, Lisa, Andrea, Suzanne, ,Iona, Karina, Nicole, Eric, David and Eitenne, for your encouragement and support, but mostly for the inspiration you have given me through this Epic Journey! I am in awe of each and every one … Continue reading →

Yikes! Are you kidding me? Now you want me to run 20 km (10 km run was mandatory for camp & 20 km was optional), ride up to Captain Cook (a climb of over 1500) and down to Kealakekua Bay … Continue reading →

This morning we had breakfast at 6:00 am. It was a spectacular breakfast of pancakes, eggs, oatmeal, cereals, breads and fresh fruit. It was much needed fuel for the day that lay ahead. Before heading off we took time for … Continue reading →

Well this old girl started Tara Norton’s Epic Women’s camp on her 49th birthday, Saterday April 16, 2011. The scene of this “Epic Adventure” is Kona, Hawaii at Pineapple Hale. You can view this house @ http://ironpineapplellc.com/wordpress/#pineapple%20hale/1 The day started … Continue reading →

Today is a day off for the Epic camp. Now most of us think of a day off as a day to be lazy and do nothing. Well, it’s a little different here. I jumped out of bed at 6:15. … Continue reading →

Today I woke up feeling very tired. We hit the pool to do a 500 WU, 2000m time trial, 500Cd or an optional 6000m swim. I bet you can guess which workout I did. Yup, the 3000m. The main workout … Continue reading →

The day started with a fabulous breakfast. Then we got ready for the big ride! We were all anxious to ride the World Championship Ironman Course. We hit Alii Drive by 8:05 and were off to Hawi. The first 90 … Continue reading →