Posts filed under 'triathlon'

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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 […]

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Triathlon: Junior High Memories

By kate on July 13th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 10.6 miles Hiking 7 miles Biking 45.1 miles Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 3950 feet Soccer 3 games All the encouragement and beautiful sunny weather convinced me to wake up early on Sunday to go jogging. Steve and I chose a nice, forested park with winding trails that caters to horses […]

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Triathlon: Second Week Review

By kate on July 9th, 1999

Current totals: Other: Running 8.6 miles Rock climbing 1 visit Biking 45.1 miles Canoeing 40 minutes Swimming 3950 feet Soccer 3 games Today I went for my second swim, and swam the whole 2000+ feet. I still had to rest between laps, but it was doable. Rests included, it took […]

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Triathlon: Epiphany

By kate on July 6th, 1999

Something occurred to me last night as I slogged through a treadmill workout. It has to get better. That is, if I do this often enough, it will get easier. All I have to do is keep doing the same thing. I never really thought about it that way, that soon (I hope), running 3 […]