Monthly Archives: April 2011

Day6 So a mere 90k of cycling shouldn’t feel so hard—even if it did include about 3500ft or so of climbing—except that my GI distress that began in the wee hours of the morning yesterday continued to plague me today. … Continue reading →

“That Saddle Road is just stupid.” (David in the van home.) The quote of the day pretty much sums it up.  We’ve been having a big week.  No doubt about it.  Lots of swimming, biking, and running.  But today. . … Continue reading →

So today was the HARDEST day yet.  OMG, I still can’t believe what we did.  Started off early from the house, up to Waikaloa.  This was 45km up the Queen K, so relatively flat….then he madness began.   Basically we climbed … Continue reading →

Today was my favourite day so far. It was also one of the toughest days. Most people who come to Hawaii drive up the volcanoes and cycle down. Tara had us do it the other way around, which is much, … 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 →

Day 5 is complete…5 down, 3 to go… Today was our rest day and I think it is great that the 3K swim, 10k run and 60-90K bike really did feel ‘easy’ for the campers!  I don’t think many of them … Continue reading →

In the fall of 2003 my twin sister was pursuing shamanic training and undertook an intense weekend retreat in the hills of Vermont. From my tiny apartment in bustling downtown Toronto, that sounded divine. With a select and devoted group … Continue reading →

Day 5 Wednesday. Rest Day! After a 6m run I got my swimming lesson with Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen.. I now have a lot expectation that I’m going to improve in the water. Then it was time for a 56m bike easy ride. … Continue reading →

Day 5 has come and gone. It was our “easy” day. *All* we had to do was a 10k run, 3k swim and 60k bike. Lisa and I got up and ran to the pool and did our workout. Then, … Continue reading →

Aaahh.  The “rest day”.  Looking at it on paper 4 days ago, I nearly choked!  ”That’s a ‘rest day’?!”, I thought to myself.  ”Ha!”  Well, I am happy to report, after what we ladies have been up to over the … Continue reading →