Ironman Arizona

Wishing a great race to several friends doing Ironman Arizona today. According to the athlete tracker, everyone is having a solid race - and though I wish I could be watching on the live feed, for some mysterious reason it won't download on either my desktop or laptop.

Pretty annoying.

But from the pictures, it looks like a beautiful day to race - and become an Ironman (a special shout-out to FAVE!)!

Why I May Have to Do IMAZ in 2010

I'm just catching-up after returning home from a week's stay in Arizona for work and pleasure.

I could so live there. At least, this time of year.

My visit has me (almost) convinced that IMAZ should be in my race future because...

1. The Phoenix area has outdoor pools for swimming. Beautiful, slightly heated outdoor pools. I swam every weekday, feeling the sun on my back and fresh air on my skin. Now Tempe Town Lake is a little murky, but looks like one of the calmest bodies of water in the IM series.
2. Bike lanes have been incorporated into many major roads. Ah - a bike friendly city! The area is mostly flat - and definitely does not have steep climbs or descents.
3. Every day during my visit was sunny and dry. A little windy at times. No, and I mean no, humidity. Running took some getting used to as hydration needs were different, but I didn't even realize I was sweating during my runs until I stopped.
4. I have close friends who live about a half hour away from Tempe and my company has a subsidiary office in Phoenix. Which means I can justify trips easily - wanting to see my friends, getting training time on the IM course - and even having the ability to work remotely if needed.

Plus, I think a cactus themed MDot tattoo would be a cool addition to my ankle.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2009!

Whoops, I meant 2008.

I've almost made that mistake a bunch of times the past few days. Usually it takes me forever to get into the habit of using the new year. So why am I finding myself not only remembering 2007 is over, but jumping ahead 12 months?

Could it be because IMAZ is slated on my race calendar for 2009? Hmmmm.

Until then, I'll be playing around with my word for 2008:









Coach G came up with this idea and challenged all the TRIgirls to find a word to guide in our training - and lives. I've been trying it out during my latest workouts.

Believe you are strong
Believe there is more in you
Believe you can

BELIEVE

I am liking this word thing.

Wishing you a great year ahead - and a word to inspire for 2008!