Tag Archives: milestones

How Important Is The Workout Gear?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

In this installment of milestones along my journey from office potato to triathlete, I wanted to point out just how important having the right gear for your workout really is. When I started my journey at 60 pounds heavier, I … Continue reading →

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The Inner Tiger Needs to Get Out

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

If there is any more satisfying indication of my life change over the past three years, it is this: “Suffering from a sprained ankle which is keeping my training to a minimum, the voice in the back of my mind … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Hard Work Pay Off: Swimming

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

It was a long time ago that I started swimming lessons with the intention of becoming a good swimmer. While I fairly quickly picked up side stroke and was able to power through the 2009 triathlon season with it, side … Continue reading →

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A New Milestone: 6-mile Run

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

On Tuesday night, I reached another milestone in my training by running a full six miles, non-stop!  I even did it wearing my FiveFingers! This week, instead of doing another strength workout with my trainer, I decided that it would … Continue reading →

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