Monthly Archives: April 2015

Our last day before a ‘rest day’- which is feeling much needed. Today’s ride was between 90-120km. I opted for 120km because most of the women here are able to swim the optional longer distances. My swim is not strong … Continue reading →

So before I get into the specifics of the day – We swam with DOLPHINS this morning!!!!  It was AMAZING.  If the ALL caps font didn’t cue you in, I was/am very excited about this.  We were joking around this … Continue reading →

Today was billed as an ‘easier’ day. Of course, here in EpicWoman land, everything is relative…. The minimum daily swim workout had options to be done either in the ocean (3k or 5k) or Kona community pool (3300yds/3k or 6600yds/6k, … Continue reading →

I cannot believe it is Day 4, it feels more like Day 10. After a tough day yesterday, we started the day with a swim. Sarah and Lisa went to the pool and the rest went for an ocean swim. … Continue reading →

Thank goodness for “REST” day tomorrow.  My quads are officially shot!  Every step warrants an very loud ‘ouch’! Today started with a pool OR ocean option swim and of course I chose ocean (knowing I still have time to get … Continue reading →

Today was only a bike ride ) A long bike ride. As in over-9.5 hours-in-the-saddle long. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?! The route was to start from the house (1600 feet give or take), ride down to … Continue reading →

Can you say “Epic ride?” Because that was what today was – 210 km of biking through Kona winds, hills, and gorgeous views.  I haven’t trained for this kind of distance, so this promised to be a particularly challenging day.  … Continue reading →

Today was one of those days that just kept on getting better and better. Which is good- because had things been on a decline, I wouldn’t have ridden my bike today. I woke up still not feeling great from the … Continue reading →

Today it was an even more Epic day than on Day 1 and 2. Day 3 really made my day. For the very first time I rode 210 km in some tough conditions. We were fighting strong cross winds, which … Continue reading →

Trail mix with M&Ms and Coke on ice and GU rock!  These items got me through this 210K ride day!  Oh ya, so did that pickle/hummus/mustard/cheese wrap!  yum yum. Today was an EPIC (of course) 210K ride with optional run … Continue reading →