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The Post-”A”-Race Triathlete’s Binge: Foodie Edition
by Endurance Meg
posted September 21, 2010 at 1:15pm

I feel very fortunate to have completed my 2010 “A” race, the Rev3 FullRev at Cedar Point, before taking on all of the traveling craziness of interviewing for a post-doc position. Not because traveling is stressful (even though it is), but because my ...more

Recovery report: Junk Food 101
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 20, 2010 at 3:08pm

When last speaking with my coach, his instructions were to take a week off from running and cycling. “Swim however much you want,” he told me “and overeat.” Are there better instructions on the planet that a professional telling you to overeat? ...more

A universe of support
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 16, 2010 at 3:24pm

When I chose my first 70.3 race, I went where all my friends were going — Muskoka Canada. And while I love the area and the people, I probably could have chosen a slightly more beginner-friendly course since I was tackling the distance in just my second...more

Race report: Esprit Montreal Ironman
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 14, 2010 at 1:14pm

Twas the night before the Ironman We stayed with family of Best Boyfriend Mark in Montreal which gave us the perk of a kitchen. That meant having my usual pasta dinner, complete with Chef’s plain pasta sauce. After I ate and Mark recovered from his dif...more

Ironwoman: By the numbers
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 13, 2010 at 12:35pm

Je suis une Ironwoman. Part of me is still in disbelief that I’ve earned that title — Ironwoman. Friends who have done the race warned me that the day would go by quickly. I believed them, but never did 14 hours fly by so quickly. In fact, the longes...more

Trak me online for the FullRev at Cedar Point! #fb
by Endurance Meg
posted September 12, 2010 at 12:07pm

I’m racing the FullRev at Cedar Point today. At 7:05am EST, I start swimming 2.4 miles! Then, I’m off on the beautiful roads of Erie County, Ohio, for 112 miles of biking, and then slip on my Saucony shoes for a quick 26.2 miles of running. Wanna join...more

Win Chrissie Wellington's Tri Bike
by Bike Diva
posted September 9, 2010 at 2:32pm

Win Chrissie Wellington's Bike Visit the Nytro.com website to enter for a chance of winning a Cannondale Slice Hi-Mod triathlon bike. This is the same bike used by Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington. Rules and Other Legal Mumbo Jumbo The...more

5000 Miles!
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted September 8, 2010 at 11:01pm

I love stats. I love seeing where people visit my site from (thanks Google Analytics for turning me into a cute geek/nerd:)). So it was with great joy that I realized in the last 14 months I ran + cycled 5000 miles. Actually 5008 miles to be exact. That...more

Je me souviens: Things I remember
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 8, 2010 at 12:39pm

Upon first entering the work force out of college I was faced with something new and unique — two weeks of paid vacation. Granted, I had taken vacations before with my family. My parents, younger brother and I would pile into the family car for visits ...more

Miami Beach Classic Triathlon & Duathlon
by Bike Diva
posted September 7, 2010 at 4:46pm

Above: Bike Diva during the 4 mile run of the Miami Beach Classic duathlon. Miami Beach Classic Race Distances The Miami Beach Classic, which was hosted by Multirace.com, could be done as either a triathlon or duathlon. I participated in the duathl...more

What a wonderful world
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 3, 2010 at 1:46pm

We stood on the sidewalk outside the Orange Cat Coffee Company, watching people wander down the street and parents try to keep their children quiet while playing with a golden retriever puppy on the side lawn. It was a most beautiful Saturday afternoon an...more

Chicago Tri- Sherpa Steez
by Endurance Meg
posted September 3, 2010 at 9:07am

This past weekend was yet another whirlwind, but I was lucky enough to meet up with my Trakker teammie Michelle in Chicago. She was in from Colorado to race the Lifetime Fitness Chicago Tri, and I was en route to Madison for an interview. I filled in as h...more

Mental training with an Olympian
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 2, 2010 at 10:37am

A number of other women in the room were asking questions about things like lactate threshold and aerobic versus anaerobic training. At the time, this did not fascinate me so much. I knew nothing about running, other than it was the next step up from my ...more

79 miles, attacking roosters and adventure
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 30, 2010 at 4:16pm

Halfway through my long run, I stopped back at home base, asking Best Boyfriend Mark to say something nice. “You’re doing awesome,” he said. “And remember, this is supposed to be hard. It’s supposed to be ugly. If it was easy, you’d be doing ...more

Plantar fasciitis and focusing on your purpose not your problems
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted August 25, 2010 at 11:34pm

I originally wrote this post in February of this year but haven't published it until now because it talks about religion and I normally avoid discussing religion and people's beliefs like the plague. There is just too much intolerance in the world as it i...more

Weekend report: Historical taverns & a 20 mile run
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 23, 2010 at 4:38pm

It’s Monday morning and the endorphins have worn off from another long weekend of training. My legs are tired and my shoulders are sore, but there is a joy even in the discomfort — a sense of accomplishment and the kind of peace that comes from doing ...more

Endurance athletes are weird
by Endurance Meg
posted August 23, 2010 at 12:50pm

I like to drink pickle juice. Electrolytes... helllloooo! Upper Peninsula Beer Mile champion of the Universe Team Mega Tough's van for Ragnar Great River 2009 Steps and a mohawk, ironman steez ice baths = fun times for endurance athletes ...more

Life lessons I’ve learned as a Race Director
by Endurance Meg
posted August 17, 2010 at 4:01pm

I have been racing for years, but I’ve never put too much thought in the process behind the race. At least, not until I got the idea of having a long course triathlon in the UP. Since there isn’t one up here in my neck of the woods, I wanted to bring ...more

The experience is reason enough
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 17, 2010 at 11:42am

It’s interesting how the universe gives you exactly what you need when you need it. All you have to do is pay attention. After Sunday’s triathlon, I was feeling pretty good about myself. Sure I had a mediocre swim and a rather crappy bike but my run ...more

Race Report: Cazenovia Triathlon
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 16, 2010 at 12:00pm

For some reason, I tend to pick triathlons in the middle of nowhere. In the middle of nowhere and just out far enough to warrant an overnight stay for my comfort and sanity (and for the comfort and sanity of those around me). And so on Saturday afternoon...more

Top 5 Friday: Best things about race day
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 13, 2010 at 4:15pm

Every Monday morning, I have a phone call with my coach. We review the past week, he asks how I’m feeling and we plan the next week’s worth of training. Sometimes we’ll discuss big things — like an injury, illness, recovery or body composition iss...more

Product review: Try Chips
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 12, 2010 at 3:20pm

Tim Schlitzer and Jerry Amabile never claimed to be fast athletes. In fact, during one trail race, the conditions and terrain got so difficult it took the two friends longer to complete the course than they normally would. And as any triathlete or runner...more

The gift was being able to see my lunacy
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 11, 2010 at 7:46pm

Today, I take the blame. I set myself up. You know the saying about self-fulfilling prophesies? Well I saddled on up to that cliche this morning. One month from today is Esprit Montreal — my first 140.6 distance race – and to celebrate the countdow...more

My life is like whoa
by Endurance Meg
posted August 10, 2010 at 9:44pm

It’s gonna be a busy week. I will get you some really juicy reads soon, but first, here’s my excuse(s) for being the opposite of a good blogger. On my agenda: Get a manuscript to my advisor Cryofreeze and slice tissue for the eight millionth time...more

Weekend report: 88 miles and opportunity
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 9, 2010 at 1:47pm

On one of my first truly long training rides a few years ago, I felt as if I had to go to the bathroom. But it was only about 13 miles or so into the ride and stopping so soon seemed like it would be, I don’t know, a little soft. Granted, I wasn’t try...more

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