Monthly Archives: May 2012

Today was my world record ride -210km in HILLY and WINDY conditions but I loved every minute of it! We rode the Ironman Hawaii course up to Hawi with scary cross winds the last 10km. After lunch in Hawi, it … Continue reading →

So for our recovery day, the only required training was a 60k ride; the run and swim were optional. However, Tara enticed everyone to get up before sunset and drive out to swim with the dolphins at the Captain Cook … Continue reading →

The Top Ten Reasons (for me) for doing Epic Woman Camp (in no particular order):  I get to see my friend and training partner in crime, Iona. Let the epic adventures continue, my dear. Miss you. Move back to Boulder! … Continue reading →

I dedicate the 210 ride in the hills and wind to the 100 pound dynamo who tackled them alone and with an iron will. Katie is one tough chick. In addition to elite marathoner….I see a pro triathlete giving the … Continue reading →

It never ceases to amaze me how we can push our bodies through huge volumes of training, if we don’t allow ‘rational’ thought to interfere! At epic camp, that is the goal for sure… Today began with a timed 3K … Continue reading →

A little less mileage today but a lot of intensity. Day 4 began with an ocean time trial 3km swim which was tough but gorgeous. I feel so at home in the water these days. It was certainly wavy and … Continue reading →

Time trial, time trial, time trial… the theme of the day! And what a day it was. Started off with a 3k timed swim… it definitely helped having all the speedsters ahead to use as landmarks! So many fast fishes … Continue reading →

Another Epic day here in Kona! Ended up riding a total of 213km along the Ironman course… absolutely gorgeous scenery but holy hell was it ever difficult. Between the gusts of wind, scorching sun, and a tough 21 mile climb … Continue reading →

Wowsers is all I can say about today! So we started off the day with a 210km ride and the first 90km were the Kona course, which itself is not that difficult BUT this year I got to experience the … Continue reading →

Day 3:  210K bike, 10K run.  Epic ride for sure!   I woke up this morning with vertigo (something I had back home about a month ago) and proceeded to carbo unload a little.  I wasn’t sure if I should … Continue reading →