tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261916372011-12-15T11:52:07.995-08:00To succeed...You need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.Barbnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1170702299990226162007-02-05T11:03:00.000-08:002007-02-14T19:34:44.879-08:00

I am going to take a vacation from posting for a while. Mostly, because there is so little going on right now that I just don't have much to say. But more importantly I think, is because I plan to take a break from triathlon. At the very least, I'm just not going to think about it for a while. I've been pretty ambivolent about the whole tri season, and while I expected to snap out of it once I

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I've been busy with all kinds of fun happenings, but I thought I'd better make a post before my blogger faithful dis-owned me.Most important is probably the fact that Urs and I have put our gluttonous holiday season behind us and are back to consistent work outs. It has remained well below freezing for several days, reaching -11 one night, so we are most happy to spend our time on our treadmill.

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I have to admit that I didn't spend the last three weeks of 2006 making any athletic gains. In fact, the only gains I made were around my middle. As of the New Year, I'm back to working out, but the first week hasn't brought me much joy. A diet short on carbohydrates has made my morning runs a real struggle. Enough of that!I know the key to weight loss is to eat healthy, cut out sweets and

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Only three days into the new year and already, I am greeted by the best of news! Bob Nardelli, CEO of Home Depot, has resigned! Can I get a Hallelujah????I know, this topic means very little to many of you, but for me, someone who has every intention of retiring on the value of my Home Depot stock, it has great importance. I have watched Nardelli (a CEO transplant from General Electric) come

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This is a list I stole (shared with my friends) from a posting on the triathlon section of the Dead Runners Society email list. Thought you would enjoy it.Learn right away that the front brake is the most effective one, andto never lock the front wheel in dirt.Learn how far you can lean over without scraping a pedal.Learn to keep the inside pedal UP when you corner, and learn to ridesafely in all

Barbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1167589580178016512006-12-31T09:48:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:41:26.513-08:00

Spokane Alhas seen fit to tag me with the following task:1. Find the nearest book.2. Name the book & the author.3. Turn to page 123.4. Go to the fifth sentence on the page. Copy out the next three sentences and post to your blog.5. Tag three more folks.Well, you'll be disappointed if you expected something deep and intellectual. There happens to be a book sitting on the end table next to me, one

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Have you ever known a place that held a special place in your heart? It could be a house, a lake, a city... a park. Maybe it's a special place because warm memories were created there, or it's the site of some special event.Urs and I have a couple places in this world that we consider special above all others. Discovered together, their magical properties enveloped us and taught us to appreciate

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Urs and I took a short road trip over to Lake Coeur d' Alene to try and capture some pictures of Bald Eagles. The East end of the lake is a wintering ground and lay over for the majestic birds during their migration south. They start arriving from their summer nesting grounds in late November, linger at the lake while the Kokanee salmon are spawning, providing an ample source of food, and then

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Dear Family and Friends,The year 2006 was full of ups and downs for both of us, but here we are at the end of it, and looking back, we would say that it was a good year. Here are the highlights.My Mom and Dad both had major health problems this year. Dad had major surgery to correct an aortic aneurysm and was hospitalized for that, and he was also diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. This

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Brrr! It's been very chilly here! We've got several inches of snow on the ground and the temperature hasn't risen above freezing in over a week.I just had to go out for a run last Sunday, not long after it started snowing. Awesome experience. Even at 11am, my little town was still locked up tight. The inch of new snow was totally undisturbed on the sidewalks of downtown Cheney. It was snowing

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"John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Kennedy'sassassination is considered to be a defining moment in US history due to its traumatic impact on the nation as well as on the political history of the ensuing decades, his subsequent branding as an icon for a new generation of Americans and American aspirations, and for the mystery and conspiracy allegations which surround it."

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Ok, here it is... my moment in the lime light. My friend Tyler Darby interviewed me for his podcast. Finally! For all you Easties, here's proof that people on the West Coast don't have accents! :) Here is a link to the audio file.http://www.aircrewphotos.com/files/jetpackshow_25.mp3You can also subscribe to his show via Itunes. Search for The Jetpack Show.

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Thought I'd share a video with you about my friend Tyler Darby. I met Tyler, aka Jetpack, on Triscoop.com and he recently interviewed me for his podcast. (I'll post a link when the podcast is up.) Tyler has survived testicular cancer and has changed his life into one of a triathlete. He is an inspiration! Check it out at:www.aircrewphotos.com/media/momxmas05.wmvYou can see more videos of his

Barbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1163646432710306932006-11-15T19:05:00.000-08:002006-11-15T19:10:22.886-08:00

The Blogosphere has voted and here are the Top 10 Triathlon Blogs of 2006. Soon, the #1 blog will be selected, guaranteed to bring fame and fortune. Ok... so probably not. Will keep you all posted on who takes home the virtual yellow jersey!Just in case you are lacking daily reading material.... here are 10 more reasons to get nothing done at work!1.Athena Diaries2.Bolder In Boulder3.The Daily

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For your viewing pleasure, I thought I'd pass along some info about a couple of new TV shows on the Discovery Channel. You'll either Really like them or Really won't. That's ok. I won't take it personally. Man vs Wild (Fri. 9pm E/P)In this show, a man is dropped into dangerous situations and while using his survival skills, teaches the audience how to get out of these challenging dilemmas

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Ok, so the 2006 race season is over. I think most people are assessing their year and already planning the next one. During the review of my 2006 training log, I realized that I had one more goal to reach... and that is the 1000 mile mark. I rode my bike very little this year (350 miles compared to over 1000 miles last year!), and I've run just over 500 miles... adding the two together puts me

Barbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1162747386578094492006-11-05T09:18:00.000-08:002006-11-10T20:59:35.196-08:00

Here are the finishing times of bloggers and podcasters from yesterdays Ironman Florida at Panama City, Fl.Bolder In Boulder -- 11:53:17Dave -- 12:23:30Robo-Stu -- 12:56:48TriMama -- 13:42:21Kona Shelly -- 13:52:20Tar Heel Tri -- 13:56:08Big Kahuna -- 13:57:23TriBoomer -- 14:36:16Commodore -- 14:40:57Nancy Toby -- DNFCongratulations to everyone! Nancy... you were awesome! You'll get it next time!

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Yes, it's been a while. I've been here... working actually. I know, even I can't believe it.Fall is a busy time here at the ol' RV Park. We have lots of fall winterizing chores that need to be done before the first freeze but not before the last busy weekend of Rv'ers. Since the two usually coincide, there is a week or two of last minute scrambling.I'm happy to report that we are just about done

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We had not seen a drop of rain in months, but Sunday morning started with a downpour. By the time I reached the starting line, the sky had lightened and the rain had stopped. With the temperature in the mid 50's and everything wet and clean from the rain, it turned out to be a perfect day for a long run.The race started at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane, the site of Expo '74. The first

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I've really tried to control my emotions, but there is talk of it everywhere. Seems that on every blog and around every proverbial corner, there is chatter about... Next Season! I've been delaying the moment when I actually sit down with a calendar and plan out next years races. Besides the fact that the 2006 season has just Barely ended, I thought I could give myself a couple of months to

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The day started off well enough. It began with a quick 3.5 mile run on the dirt trail out back. I immediately noticed that my pace was a little quicker than would be normal for these somewhat rough trail conditions. I credited my last 10 mile long run for making me feel stronger on this shorter run.Next up for the day was a quick, but depressing trip to the orthodontist. I've been wearing

Barbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1159719045761513682006-10-01T08:46:00.000-07:002006-10-01T18:08:21.996-07:00

...Must have boat. Please send picture of boat. :)Week after next, we will be headed down to the Snake River for 5 days of Steelhead and Salmon fishing. I'm trying to arrange a guided fishing trip, but it's pretty difficult to find someone willing to take a single person out fishing for the day. I'm hoping to rent a boat at the marina.The RV Park where we will be staying, sits right on the river.

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Thought I'd share with you a couple of pictures from our trip to Olympic National Park. We scored a primo spot. Here is our view of the ocean from the windshield of the motor home. (Yes, we were roughing it!)This is the beach that we were camped on. The far end of the beach contains rocks and tide pools filled with sea life. Around the headland lies two hidden coves, reachable only at low

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Ok... so here's the big news. You already know it's good... so much for a big finale.My partner, Urs, had a progression in her cancer 3 months ago and had to change to a different chemo therapy drug. After 2 1/2 years of weekly IV chemo, she Really wanted to try an oral drug so she could get away from the IV stuff for a while. (Also known as 'having a life outside of the doctor's office'.)

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I'll save the good news for one more day. I know you all hate that! :) I found this sculpture on the internet and thought it was quite artistic! Thought I'd share.REVEL, France — There's no doubt that France has the most beautiful truck stops in the world. There are always very clean restrooms, lots of parking, espresso for a Euro-buck a cup and sometimes even cool art. This three-story-high

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I know, I know... I haven't posted in quite a while. I've got a whole bag full of excuses... mainly that I'm embarrassed that not only didn't I run a single day I was gone, but I also managed to pack on 7 pounds. I enjoyed every minute, but I'm regretting it now! The good news is that I got in an 8 miler the day before we left and have been back running for the last several days.Today was

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I've finally felt some redemption during my morning run. I skipped Wednesdays speed work. I just couldn't bear to push my sore legs that hard. Urs and I spent the day moving large rocks around the campground, and after placing a rock, I would race her back to the field where we were picking up the rocks. I won every race, but keep in mind, she was driving the tractor which has the gearing of a

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Yesterday was suppose to be an easy 4 mile run. For some reason, my runs seem to be getting more difficult. I chose to run on the trail out in back of the property, where I do the majority of my short runs. The trail has little ups and downs that tests and strains the muscles of my legs, sometimes more than I would like. I read about my fellow bloggers who go out "for a quick, enjoyable 10 mile

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Today was my long run day. Not too far compared to what some of you do, but my 7 miles was the longest non-race run I've done to date. I chose to run on the Columbia Plateau Trail, a paved rail trail, because it allowed me to do two out and back runs from the trail head. I timed it so I returned to the trail head at about mile 4.5 to use the restroom and fill my water bottle. The other

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Well, what do you know? It's my Birthday! The big 42! Oh Gads! I feel absolutely ancient! I actually thought I was going to be 43, so I've gotten a year for free. What more could a person want?I just returned from a short trip to The Middle Of No Where, Wa., aka, Soap Lake, Wa. Soap Lake is so named because of the soapy feel that is left on your skin from the lake water. On windy days, a pretty

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So... I've got my first speedwork training session under my belt. I was somewhat apprehensive, as I knew it probably wasn't going to rank high under pleasurable running experiences. In the end, it didn't kill me, and I 'm sure it will make me stronger.It seems that triathlon is the perfect sport for us overly analytical Virgos. While I may not look forward to the painful effort required for

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This is just one of those stupid, little fun things that people pass around via email. I thought it was interesting how the mind works. Don't think... just read along as fast as you normally do. Believe it or not you can read it.I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg.The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid .Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it

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While this is barely half way through the triathlon season for some, mine is over. I completed 5 races all within a lightening fast 9 week season.The main advantage to this season was that it allowed me to get quite a bit of racing experience under my belt in a short amount of time. When I made gains, such as in my open water swimming, I was able to immediately put it back to use and hopefully

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Well, the trip to Moses Lake wasn't too exciting or eventful. We stayed in an RV Park which is connected to the large, lake front city park via a foot bridge over the bordering interstate highway. I plan on doing a triathlon next season in this park, so I wanted to check out the accommodations and access. It will be perfect. A two minute walk over the foot bridge will get me to the starting line

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It's interesting how each triathlon can be so different. We can even go out and race on an identical course as a previous race, and the experience can be so very opposite of what we experienced just a few weeks prior.This tri was held at Medical Lake, my third at this location this season. It was larger than I had expected, with several hundred athletes. I had assumed that it was called a "mini"

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I know... it's been awfully quite around here. To tell the truth, I guess I don't have much to say. I know, that's gotta be a first. Training has been pretty much non-existent. I ran a couple of times only to cause the recently diminished pain in my ankle and leg to return. I should be biking to compensate for the lack of running, but I haven't. It's amazing how quickly I fell out of the

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I wouldn't go so far as to call it a vacation, when what it truly was, was a respite from the heat. Several weeks of 90-105 degree heat has everything, from our lawns to our nerves, quite crispy.Before we left, I got to enjoy the Washington State Cycling Time Trial Championships, which were being held on the road in front of my RV Park. How convenient! So, at 9am, I set up my lawn chair in a

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The instructor at my last bike skills clinic said that we should all strive to become accomplished cyclists. I wonder if this is what she meant? www.www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=18648(Give the video a sec. It looks like it is a broken link, but just takes a minute to load.)

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I know... it's hot everywhere this week. I really feel for the people racing in this heat. Isn't Ironman Lake Placid this Sunday? I'm sending good wishes to all those IM folks and hope they stay cool and safe!That reminds me! I think Badwater is this weekend also! For those of you who have never heard of this Ultra-distance suffer-fest, this is a 135 mile run through Death Valley, dealing with

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Thought I'd share this just in case someone hasn't seen it. Always gives me a chuckle.Here are the top 50 signs you're a triathlete:50. You are over 30 and there is still someone in your life that you refer to as "coach."49. Your last bike cost more than your first car.48. You have peed outdoors more times in the last year than you did in your first year of university.47. You think of mowing the

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This was the race I had been waiting for, my 'A' race... the one I had been looking forward to all year. While Valley Girl doesn't sound like a very tough race, only in it's 3rd year, it is already the largest and best run sprint distance in the area. While there are numerous first time triathletes at this women's only event, it becomes apparent, based on the number of Cervelos in the bike racks,

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Just a quick post to update everyone. Yes, 2006 Valley Girl Triathlon is in the books. It was an exceptional, well run event, with tons of volunteers.My goal was 1:15.Unofficial time: 1:20, which netted me a 5th place age group finish.I had a really nice day and am pleased with my results. Full race report to follow in the next day or two.

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My homework is completed, to the best of my ability. Valley Girl Triathlon is Sunday, and I'm ready to go. I drove the bike course yesterday, and then ran the run course. Today I did a 12 mile bike ride followed by a 1.7 mile brick run. I may go for a slow run tomorrow morning, but that will be it until race day.I'm really glad I was able to inspect the course prior to the race. I think it's very

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For fans of Ironman, the website www.ultrasport.tv is showing the hour long film 140.6 until July 23rd, 2006. Click on the orange Launch Player button.I watched it this evening... and of course, several sections got me all choked up. Man, I love this sport!

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Saturday started with another AWESOME open water swim! Each time I get into the open water, something clicks, and I make some huge progression in my swimming skills. From the gal that brought us Gorilla Arms, huge thanks again go out to JC, for blogging about Alligator Eyes.Alligator Eyes was her descriptive term of how to sight when swimming in open water. This is a skill that I really needed to

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If you need a smile, watch this video. A triathlete in the making!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNn5vtiX6oY

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What drives me to do this crazy thing I do?The question has been posed... by myself, as often as by others.On the surface, it is a swim, a bike and a run... but each athlete has their own story, often making the race much more than a physical pursuit.Sometimes we need to push ourselves to test our mettle. The pain and discomfort proves to us how alive we are... and how mortal. I think if it

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So ok, the water was a little choppy... but we got through it alright. HA! You couldn't get me out in that!!This incredible photo is courtesy of TriBoomer. He said it was his worst swim ever! No kidding! I came across it on his blog and just had to share it with you all. (With permission, of course!) Can you believe it??? Never again will I complain about waves or choppy water!I actually did get

Barbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1151822727328332132006-07-01T22:19:00.000-07:002006-07-02T11:19:32.016-07:00

I've spent considerable hours searching for the key to running fast. I've scoured the internet, searched the message boards, absorbed books and listened to podcasts. In the end, I remained a plodder.I wasn't always a plodder. Just over a year ago, I would have said, "Hello, my name is Barb, and I am a... heal striker!!" Yes! And I am ashamed to admit it! But, I saw the errors of my ways (

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In Loving Memory of Precious Born in 1985, became a member of our family in 1994... She will not go quietly, this dog who shared our lives. In subtle ways she'll let us know her spirit still survives. ...died at Blackhawk Veterinary HospitalJune 28th, 2006 -- Urs & Barb (and Pandy)

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It was a most fabulous day! Coeur d' Alene, Id. is an idyllic lake front town filled with little houses, white picket fences and window boxes overflowing with petunias. The dominant downtown feature is The Coeur d' Alene Resort, an upscale high rise hotel and marina.Bordering the downtown core and the resort is the city park and, aptly named, City Beach. In the beautiful, tree filled city park is

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How does it feel to cross the finish line after completing 140.6 miles? Just ask Joanna Zeiger, winner of 2006 Ironman Coeur d' Alene!The music was blasting, the croud screaming and thousands of those noise makers banging together... all to bring Zeiger home to her first Ironman win. I wish I could add a sound bite to the photo complete with Mike Reilly yelling "YOU... ARE... AN IRONMAN!!!!"It

Barbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1150868079975819362006-06-20T22:06:00.000-07:002006-07-05T17:38:42.116-07:00

What a great morning for a bike ride. It was about 60 degrees with a slight wind. I chose to ride my "hills" route, through the fields. I saw several farmers out on their combines mowing the grass and alfalfa. Everything smelled so good! Click on these photos to see the roads wind off into the distance. It really is a beautiful place to ride.Today was a great work out day. (I take em when I can

Barbnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1150603122178798952006-06-17T20:03:00.000-07:002006-06-18T22:12:50.506-07:00

I knew something wasn't jiving correctly in my mind from the moment I stepped up to complete my race day registration. Next to me stood another athlete with his fancy Cervelo Tri bike and deep dish Zipp wheels. I thought to myself that he looked out of place! The Trailblazer Triathlon takes place in the town of Medical Lake, Wa., population 4000. The triathlon is a fund raiser for the town and

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I'm looking forward to Sunday. That is the day that I will restart my training. I've been in a perpetual taper, which I've now managed to extend to 4 weeks. The first week, leading up to the CdA Half Marathon, was excruciatingly difficult. We triathletes Hate to taper! To go from two-a-day workouts to two for the whole week can be down right painful! The Half Marathon was followed by some

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I'm going to take a quick break from triathlon to do a family update. These last two weeks have been very difficult. My dad was in the hospital 3 times and my mom once, for an extended stay.My big brother was able to fly in from Colorado to help out... in fact, he does more than help out, he takes over, takes charge and lets me take a break! He always comes when things get really bad with the

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Ok, here is the report from Sundays Tri. As you've probably read earlier in my blog, there have been some issues with this race director. Two weeks prior to the race, there was a 100 mile move to a new venue. I knew things were probably going to be a bit ugly. I watched the swim and T1 of the Saturday race. It had 30 people in it. Sundays Olympic distance race had about 20 people and my

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I came, I saw, I conquered! Yes, that is me leading the pack into the water. Excellent shot thanks to my personal action photographer! More later.

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Do you have an irrational fear? Something, that at the very thought of it, makes your heart race, and your resolve weaken? Something that causes you to doubt the legitimacy of your goals and question the sweat equity you've rightfully earned? I probably have several, but the most pressing at the moment is the fear of open water swimming. My first lake swim of the season is this weekend.

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Here is a link to a video about James Hicks, a Spokane native who once weighed an amazing 600 pounds!!!!I learned about James' story just prior to my first triathlon... as he was there competing in his first triathlon also! He even sang the Nation Anthem prior to the race. The video contains footage of our race at Lake Chelan, Wa. James will be racing and talking to people this weekend at the

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Thought I'd post these pictures of last weekends Tri while Blogger still allows. As you can see, it was very wet. In the end, I was glad I wore my cycling jacket and gloves, even though it slowed down my transition. I'm very comfortable in the Aero position, and it seems to increase my speed by 1-2 mph. Since this was a sprint, I didn't need to carry much in the way of nutrition. The Bento

Barbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1149572042273436172006-06-05T19:12:00.000-07:002006-06-05T22:34:02.376-07:00

I thought it would be canceled, but like the race director said during the pre-race meeting, "You know it's race day when the weather turns bad!" This small annual race is usually held in the early spring (it was held a month earlier last year) and I have a feeling that they often deal with poor weather. This day would be no different.I awoke to a torrential downpour, which would subside some,

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Tomorrow is my first Tri of the season. It seems odd that it is only my second triathlon ever. My free time is pretty much dominated by triathlon. Triathlon training, reading, research, message boards, blogs... I feel like a veteran of the sport.The Iron Eagle Triathlon sounds mighty enough, but is actually the finale of a P.E. class at Eastern Washington University. I guess it would be Triathlon

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First off, thank you for your comments of support. It looks as though we might be getting some temporary assistance for my mom. (Although it has yet to materialize.) Dad is out of the hospital, but goes back in on Monday for more surgery. My brother is a dear, and is really providing the majority of their care for the week he is here. This is a huge weight off my shoulders since I've had a

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Just a quick update for those who read my blog. It's been a crazy week. Dad is in the hospital and mom has fallen twice and is having her own medical issues. Seems impossible to get any kind of assistance to help with mom, who needs 24 hour care. The social workers say her doctor needs to order it and her doctor says we have to go through the social workers. We've called all around trying to get

Barbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1148868725011704202006-05-28T16:27:00.000-07:002006-05-28T20:16:50.423-07:00

My day started early... 3:30 to be exact, but Ihad slept well and I was ready for what layahead. My body felt good, nothing hurt, and theonly real question in my mind was if my sprintdistance triathlon training would be enough topull me through the 13.1 miles that I would facelater that morning. It was an hour drive to Coeur d' Alene, and Iarrived at the race venue, North Idaho College,at 5:30

Barbnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1148766308848692932006-05-27T14:00:00.000-07:002006-05-27T14:45:08.940-07:00

Ok, so I'll admit, it hasn't been so much of a taper as it has been a down right halt! I haven't had a decent workout since last Sundays 25 mile bike ride.I always find myself injured the week prior to a race. I figure I must have committed some ill somewhere along the way to create the pre-race Karmic revenge that I always encounter. (This began with my first ever race where I tripped off the

Barbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1148690100856184672006-05-26T17:27:00.000-07:002006-06-07T19:41:08.400-07:00

Here are a couple of video links for Ironman fans. www.boss.streamos.com/wmedia/ironman/317media/shawn/history.wmvThis is a trailer for the soon to be released movie What It Takes..boss.streamos.com/wmedia/ironman/317media/shawn/what_it_takes.wmv

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Thought I'd post a couple of picture of the Fish Lake Rail Trail where I often ride. It is a 130 mile long rail bed that starts in Spokane and heads South/West to the Columbia River. It's official name is Columbia Plateau Trail State Park. Only 4 miles of the trail are paved with the remainder in gravel or railroad ballast.The trail head for the paved part is two miles from my house, so an out

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Flatman's blog got accidently deleted! I'm helping to spread the word that he has a new home!http://fl4tm4n.blogspot.com/He can run, but he can't hide!UPDATE: Flatman has his old site back. Disregard previous. Welcome Home Flatman!http://flatman.blogspot.com

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Last night I attended a free bike skills class sponsored by my club, WOW. (Women On Wheels) The clinic was put on by Marla Emde and her husband, Michael. Marla is a retired competitive cyclist and an expert coach with USA Cycling and USA Triathlon, while her husband is one of the top Cat 1 cyclists in the state. The two also promote numerous cycling, duathlon and triathlon events in the area,

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It was a fairly quiet weekend in Blogland. Spring races on tap for many, I guess.A relaxing Sunday morning seemed to be the fare for me when I came across an early morning blog post by Iron Wil. www.throughth3wall.com It was 1:30 AM and she was not able to sleep as she replayed last weekends 80 mile torturous bike ride in her head... and contemplated the 80 miler that was on tap for tomorrow...

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So... I've begun my taper and started carbo loading. Translation: I slept in and missed Fridays swim and then gorged myself at Taco Bell. Ya know... it's all in your perspective.What is very real and true is that for the last year (or so) I've not slept well. I am pulled out of bed at least once per night, often times three or four. But, as we all know too well, we often do things for love, that

Barbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1147910407944163642006-05-17T16:25:00.000-07:002006-05-17T17:00:29.980-07:00

Boy, did I ever have a good workout this morning! Started with a swim. First 500 meters @ 12 minutes. (Last year I swam only 400 meters at 12 minutes) Second 500 meters was at 11 minutes. Threw in another 250m for good measure.Here is what I think I discovered today. I know when you run, supposedly, there is a pace at which you should be able to "go for ever". I'm still still working on that one,

Barbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1147907677578178312006-05-17T16:13:00.000-07:002006-05-18T23:00:44.570-07:00

Here is a link to a free Multi-sport screen saver. It has some really nice triathlon images on it. I really like it!www.transitiontimes.com/content_screensaver.cfmThis is a great video of how to practice for a triathlon swim. It takes a little bit to download, but it's worth it! :-)www.weshobsonperformance.com/images/video.mpeg

Barbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1147803360263879182006-05-16T10:53:00.000-07:002006-05-16T23:11:36.716-07:00

Ok, so this isn't the city, but I've had that Lovin' Spoonful song stuck in my head since yesterday.Hot town, Summer in the city,Back of my neck gettin' dirty and gritty,Been down, isn't it a pity,Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city.All around, people lookin' half dead,Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head...There... now you can have it stuck in your head, also! :-)It hit 90

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Today was a tough morning for me. I hit the snooze at least once before convincing myself that I really wanted to get up and go swimming. The fatigue didn't pass, even once I got into the pool. My super steady flutter kick was inconsistent at best, and I didn't even try to practice my new Gorilla Arms technique. I just swam to get the laps done so I could get on with my morning. At 1025 meters, I

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Here is a list of tips that helped me through my first triathlon, and a few that I've learned along the way. It seems that no matter how proficient we are at something, there is always something new to learn. I'm always looking for new tips to add to my repertoire. Hope there is something in here that is useful to someone. Please feel free to add suggestions!Set Up & Pre-Race*T1 & T2 - Get there

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I think I'm beginning to realize that no matter how dedicated I am to sticking to the plan and committing myself to my training schedule, something is always going to get in the way. It used to really frustrate me, mostly because I got so focused on the goal, that I'd lose my flexibility. I truly am thankful for the time I do have and the physical ability to complete it.Today I will remind myself

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Here she is. Very refined and well mannered. Much more so than I. (I'm talking about the bike!) She is a Giant OCR c3 dressed in (my favorite!) nude carbon fiber! It was love at first sight. The geometry is pretty relaxed, which I'm thinking will suit my cycling needs long after I'm done with triathlons. And even though I am a little stretched out when in the aero position, I'm very comfortable.

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I just had to share the headline with you. This from the weekly Cheney Free Press, which is not free, by the way. Top story... Squirrel knocks out power to city, again! Yes, two months ago a squirrel (I assume a different one) shut the lights off for several hours. Now, this is actually new and different. In the past, we would lose electricity every time it rained! The slightest drizzle would set

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Yesterday I did a nice little 4 mile run on the treadmill. It wasn't that long ago that I struggled to reach 3 miles, and lately (probably because I've been mostly running on the road) I feel so good at three miles, I just have to go for four! I'm really glad to see some kind of improvement in my fitness. It is nice to know that I am getting stronger and more physically fit.This morning I swam

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Here is some of the songs from my Running playlist.Walk Of Life - Dire StraitsThe Reason - HoobastankRunning Away - HoobastankRunning on Empty - Jackson BrowneAmerican Girl - Goo Goo DollsIt's My Life - Bon JoviBoys of Summer - AtarisAround the World - ATCAM Radio - EverclearStory of a Girl - Nine DaysTo Be A Love - Billy IdolProud - Heather SmallLet It Ride - BTOSqueeze Box - The WhoIt's All

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I swam my first 1600 meter set today. Not without resting here and there, and not without a length of breaststroke thrown in here and there... but, it was my first real mile in the pool. Just like the day I ran my first mile, I feel like I have reached another milestone.One of the reasons I get so much out of this sport is that because I'm so new to it, it is filled with a multitude of new

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Just finished a nice little 4 mile run. Took yesterday as a rest day and ran on the treadmill today to give my legs a little more rest from Sundays Bloomsday pounding.Ran 4 miles, three of which were negative splits.Treadmill = 1% inclineMile 1 - 12 minute mileMile 2 - 10 minute mileMile 3 - 9 minute mileMile 4 - 12 minute mile43 minutes - average heart rate 151My goal for the next three weeks is

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Ok, I'll admit, it doesn't take much to impress me, but check this out! Yesterday I ran Bloomsday which had over 40,000 finishers. Before I even get out of bed, there is an e-mail waiting for me with my results and links to race photos! Maybe that's the way it is with all the large, well run races? I figured I'd have to wait until they printed the results in next weekends newspaper to get my

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Bloomsday is one of the largest 12k races in the country. It is located in Spokane, Wa. This was the 30 year anniversary which brought out 45,000 runners!It was a chilly, overcast day, which in the end, turned out to be perfect. Temperatures at the 9am start were in the mid 40's. The wind blowing between the downtown Spokane buildings, made it feel even colder. But the crowd was in a festive mood

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I thought this was going to be a stellar week for traning totals. Missed a swim and a long bike ride. On a good note, kicked up my mileage per run. Need to continue to focus on the run for the next couple of weeks, and then back off and hit the bike hard. Well... that's the plan at least.Swim 2 days - 1050m/1200m - 1.4mi totalBike 1 day - 14.34miRun 3 days - 6mi/3mi/6.4mi - 15.4 totalCore

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I had planned a 40 mile bike ride with my under-utilized women's bike club this morning. I was looking forward to it, being that it was the first ride of the year. Overall, my few experiences with this group have not all been pleasant ones. Either everyone is really nice and inclusive or grouped in their clique and cold. I figure that I just need to meet more of the members so I don't feel like

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Got in a nice 1200 meter swim this morning. Don't know where everyone was, but I had the whole pool to myself! The lifeguards turned up the rock and roll and everyone had a pleasant morning. I'm definitely motivated to make it to all my swims and not take for granted the use of this beautiful facility. I discovered a couple of days ago that the pool will be closing for the summer to complete

Barbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1146767742576291492006-05-04T11:19:00.000-07:002006-05-07T20:12:02.293-07:00

My computer has been in the shop all week and it's driving me crazy! We discovered, after buying a new battery, that the internal charger is not working, so off to the shop before the warranty runs out.I'm very spoiled, and not used to having to share my toys. Actually, it's Urs that is now having to share her computer with me! We both spend hours each day on the internet. Urs spends a lot of

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1. The last jobs I've had are: Campground Host, Home Depot Manager, General Contractor, Prison Guard2. The last places I've been on vacation are: Portland, OR., Olympic National Park, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park (Hope to one day see most of the National Parks and Monuments)3. My favorite foods are: pizza, mexican, ribeye steak and just about any kind of chip4. The last books

Barbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1146372696226024532006-04-29T21:29:00.000-07:002006-05-01T21:06:35.226-07:00

Rode over to my folk's lake place, a short 8.5 miles from my house, to open it up for the season, turn the water and propane on, etc. I rode my official commuter bike. (If I didn't work from home, I'd actually have somewhere to commute to!) I used my Giant OCR and put some 700x28 inverted tread tires on it and some SPD pedals. (Thanks for the pedals Flatman!) Put on my rear rack and a trunk bag,

Barbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26191637.post-1146369876095076112006-04-29T20:54:00.000-07:002006-04-29T22:16:12.690-07:00

Since my on-line work out log has the week ending on Saturday, for simplicity's sake, so shall I.Swim - 2 days - 800 & 1000 meters - 1.12 milesBike - 2 days - 2hrs 15mins - 31.91 milesRun - 4 days - 12.92 milesCore - 4 days - 500 situpsStrength - 0 daysRest - 1 dayWould like to have gotten in another swim and a longer bike, but life got in the way. Did do a swim/ run brick this week. Enjoyable.

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The work was done and it was time for a bike ride. The day had been a nice one... the warmest of the year so far at 63 degrees, and a mostly blue, sunny sky. Very summer like.I almost didn't go. As nice as it was, there was a breeze... more like a medium wind. I hate wind! I know, I'm such a light weight! But, other than that, the day was a perfect one. I had missed my morning run, so that

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Today was a pretty darn good day, all in all. The worst of it was first thing this morning when I took my dad in to the Doctor. He recently had a proceedure to (hopefully) kill the cancer cells in his prostate. Yes that cancer word again. She's Such A Bitch! Being a healthy guy his whole life, he hasn't had an easy time with it all. He now has an infection which requires him to be back on a

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It was the best of times... it was the worst of times. Have you ever heard a passage or quote that was so appropriate to your life, it was downright scary? This well known passage from the opening of the novel, A Tale Of Two Cities, really sums up our life right now.My partner of 13 years, Ursula, and I really have everything. We have worked hard to become financially secure and we own a small

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Ok, this was a taper week headed into the 5k trail run.Swim: 3days / total: 1.68 milesBike: 0 daysRun: 4 days / total: 12 milesStrength: 0 daysCore: 5 days / total: 500 sit upsLooks like some nice days later this week. Hope to get a couple good bike rides in.

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Ok, enough screwing around, time to seriously put my mind to getting some stuff done around the ol' rv park. Last week I installed some new windows in my Aunts mobile home and got some of the cable TV lines run to a few more RV sites.The shower stalls in the mens bathroom need some serious help... and soon. They are made of cinderblock and have many layers of paint on them. The last layer was

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