Finding #runlove
by Amy B. I do not like to be told I can’t do something. So when I suggested to my husband last Fall that I wanted to do the Naperville [...]
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Apr
30
May
It was a great day
by Richard M. I was not planning on doing Galena this year and only signed up the week before the race. Last time I did Galena in 2013 I did [...]
03
Apr
No More Chi-bernation!
by Nancy A. There’s nothing like the first running event of spring. For me, it’s usually the Shamrock Shuffle 8k. But the Shamrock Shuffle usually kicks off something else: the [...]
30
Jan
Yes, We Can, Part III
by Alyse K. Athletes train and compete for many reasons - the sheer love of competition, the satisfaction of achieving a personal best, or the feeling of pushing their [...]
10
Oct
Ironman Wisconsin 2014 – The Race of a Lifetime
by Laura C. After a year of preparation, 4am wake-up calls, long rides on the weekend away from my family, and numerous other sacrifices, the week of Ironman Wisconsin had [...]
04
Sep
Finishing My First Olympic Triathlon
by Pat C. I’ve often wondered if I would write a blog for this space and if I did, what would I say and where would I start? Start at the [...]
16
Aug
Bouncing Back at the Naperville Triathlon
by Bob H. Last year, I ended my triathlon season with the Pleasant Prairie Olympic distance triathlon. In that race, my plan was to swim and bike fairly easy and [...]
04
Aug
Confidence Gained! I am an Ironman 70.3 Finisher!
by Beckie M. Confidence/noun – The feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something/ a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or [...]
08
Jul
Always A Good Day to Tri Hard
by Bill K. I began the season with a terrific Memorial Day race in Traverse City, MI: The Bay Shore Marathon. As the name implies, it’s a spectacular run along [...]
23
Jun
AND I’M BACK!!!!!
by Susan G. This was the best way to return to triathlon!!!! Three years ago I never thought I would be able to do another triathlon. My heart condition caused me [...]
03
Sep
Breaking Through at USAT Nationals
by Kristin B. USAT National Championship in Milwaukee. My A race of the year. I could write about so many great things related to this race, but to keep all [...]
11
Aug
I Didn’t See The Lighthouse, But I Did See The Light
by Drew R. When you strip it down to its bare essentials, swimming is pretty simple. One hand pulls you through the water as you lift the other one out [...]