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By kate on August 9th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 25.9 mi / 41.68 K Hiking 8 mi / 12.87 K Biking 143.3 mi / 230.62 K Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 4.1 mi / 6.60 K Soccer 7 games I Suck Last Saturday, I decided to get it over with and do my first open-water […]

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Triathlon: Sixth Week Review

By kate on August 5th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 23.4 mi / 37.66 K Hiking 8 mi / 12.87 K Biking 128.2 mi / 206.32 K Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 3.3 mi / 5.38 K Soccer 6 games Equipment trouble and brain training I had a very frightening experience last week. I went swimming […]

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Triathlon: Fourth Week Review

By kate on July 22nd, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 14.4 mi / 23.17 K Hiking 8 mi / 12.87 K Biking 95.3 mi / 153.37 K Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 2.0 mi / 3.22 K Soccer 5 games The big bike ride last weekend ended up to be 33.2 miles. We only rode one way, […]

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Triathlon: Change of Plans

By kate on July 16th, 1999

You can imagine how disappointing it was to receive this letter. I made a personal commitment to work toward this goal, I put a lot of energy into documenting my experiences, and then I find out I can’t participate. Don’t worry, though. All is not lost. I’m trying to get in touch with […]

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Triathlon: Third Week Review

By kate on July 16th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 14.4 mi / 23.17 K Hiking 7 mi / 11.27 K Biking 54.8 mi / 88.19 K Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 1.59 mi / 2.56 K Soccer 4 games When I started training for this triathlon, I expected my performance, endurance, and enjoyment to have a steady upward trajectory. Maybe […]

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Triathlon: I Look Like a Bug

By kate on July 14th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 10.6 miles Hiking 7 miles Biking 51.1 miles Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 6425 feet Soccer 3 games Yesterday, I finally got a swim cap (those of you who know me won’t be surprised to hear that it’s black, to match my swimsuit), and headed to the pool again with my […]