It Has Been A Challenging Couple Of Days
It has been an interesting couple of days for me. I woke up yesterday with a very painful right knee. Not the ideal feeling, first thing in…
A Clean Drivetrain Can Help You Go Faster
After discovering my bike chain was worn yesterday, I have also been looking at other parts of the bike. I decided that I needed a clean drivetrain,…
Check Bike Chains For Wear And Replace If Stretched
It is a good habit to regularly check bike chains for wear. Bike chains are consumable parts and they wear out. When worn out, they stretch and…
Interesting ‘Rule Of Thumb’ For Becoming A Faster Swimmer
Swimming is the weakest of the three triathlon disciplines for me, and so I am always looking for ways to improve. I came across an interesting 'rule…
Sometimes You’re The Hammer And Sometimes You’re The Nail
There is a saying... sometimes you're the hammer, and sometimes you're the nail. Going into my workouts today, I wasn't sure whether I would be the hammer…
Played It Smart With My Workouts After Yesterday
Whenever starting a workout, it is important to look at it, within the big picture of your overall training. I did exactly that today, and played it…
Very Hard Day – I Did An Unusual Triple Workout
I am feeling very fatigued this evening. I did three workouts today. My coach didn't schedule me for a triple workout day; it just turned into one.…
Little Things Can Make Triathlon An Expensive Sport
We all know that triathlon can be an expensive sport. You need equipment that can be costly. Race entry fees can run into the multiple hundreds of…
Heading Back To Race At Hanging Rock State Park
So excited to be heading back to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, to race at SwimRun NC. What makes it more exciting, is the fact…
A Great End To Another Fabulous Father’s Day
Sitting on our deck, looking at a wonderful blue sky, I am grateful to have had another fabulous Father's Day. I am feeling very relaxed, at the…