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August Break: Day 17

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Triathlon Training Resumed

Well, it looks like I’m training again. Lynn, my training partner, and I planned an early Sunday morning bike ride. Honestly, I wanted to sleep-in until the last possible moment before needing to get ready for church. After all, I’d … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: The Wind on Her Face

I’m a sucker for stories about overcoming challenges. They inspire me to get up in the morning and work out when I’d rather roll over and sleep an extra hour. Last week my local newspaper, The Tennessean, ran a story … Continue reading

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First Solo

In the few years I’ve owned my bike, I’ve never ridden it solo. If none of my cycling friends were available for an outing, I didn’t ride. Why? Fear. What if I have a flat tire? I don’t yet have … Continue reading

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Snapshot Saturday: 10 Mile Ride

My friend and training partner, Lynn and I are getting ready for a 20-mile, organized ride. This morning we met for a 10-miler. Our launching point was an office park in Cool Springs, an area just outside of Nashville. Middle … Continue reading

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I Forgot to Feel Athletic

On Saturday, I ran into someone I rarely see. We were walking to our cars following a wedding ceremony. I asked if her husband is running the Country Music Half Marathon. He is.  She asked me if I’m running it. … Continue reading

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Back in the Saddle

I don’t know what it was like where you live, but Nashville was fabulous on Saturday. Bright, sunny skies and perfect temperatures meant my friend and training partner, Lynn and I were going to take our first bike ride of … Continue reading

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And the Surgeon Said…

I can now begin “easing in” to working out! I am allowed to walk/run, swim and cycle. Weight lifting needs to wait a while longer, but for everything else, “let your pain be your guide.” I anticipated he would tell … Continue reading

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Something to Look Forward To

As I mentioned Monday, I’m in a slump from not being able to work out. I know, that pales in comparison to problems other people face. But a slump is a slump. Prior to finding out I needed surgery,  I … Continue reading

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Fierce and Fabulous

One day a few weeks ago I had a particularly tough and fantastic workout. I rode two tours on the Expresso bike trainer for a total of 14.8 HILLY miles. I left the gym sweaty, stinky and wet-haired…and promptly went … Continue reading

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