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Coughing, Sniffling, and Running

Natalie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:12:18 +0000

A few mornings ago I woke up with that subtle, yet horrible sensation of a sore throat coming on. I swigged down some Airborne, started popping Vitamin C, and broke out Sudafed nasal decongestant pills (one of the few medicines in my cabinet). The sore throat came and went but quickly moved on to a [...]

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Coughing, Sniffling, and Running

Triathlon Transitions: Tips & Thoughts

Natalie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:09 +0000

Having just completed my first sprint triathlon, I am by no means an expert or even a well-versed triathlete. However, from that first experience I think I learned some things during the transitions and in hindsight have realized some things about the transitions that are definitely valuable to me as I prepare for triathlon number [...]

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Triathlon Transitions: Tips & Thoughts

First Triathlon, First Impressions

Natalie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:15 +0000

In late April I set my mind on doing my first triathlon. My sister and her husband had moved to upstate New York last fall and her husband signed up for the Cazenovia Sprint Triathlon which was August 9th. I thought signing up as well would be a great way to tie in a visit [...]

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First Triathlon, First Impressions

The Crooked Swim

Natalie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:52:33 +0000

My first open water swim that I would consider as part of my triathlon training was in crystal clear waters in a protected swim area in Jamaica. The second two have been off the beach at Chesapeake Bay Foundation and I hope there are at least two more open water swim practices in my future [...]

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The Crooked Swim

My New Ride: The Bike, The Shoes, The Ride

Natalie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:12:22 +0000

Recently I wrote about the process of buying a new road bike. At the time I had tons of questions. My husband and I were buying road bikes together and it turned out that his bike was delivered to the store a week before mine. I watched as he got an orientation to his bike, [...]

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My New Ride: The Bike, The Shoes, The Ride

An Eye Opening Open Water Swim

Natalie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:00:23 +0000

I am sure that some people who train for triathlons go into the race without having ever done an open water swim. Perhaps they live in a landlocked area and have no access to open water in which to practice. More power to them for taking the plunge for the first time at the race! [...]

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An Eye Opening Open Water Swim

Information Overload: Bike Buying

Natalie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:01 +0000

I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason; whether I agree with the reason or not is something else entirely. For months now I have been training for the bike portion of my triathlon in a combination of ways. I started out in spin class at the gym until it warmed up [...]

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Information Overload: Bike Buying

Swimming Drills: When it Looks Easy

Natalie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:56:05 +0000

It’s been a couple months now that I have been swimming consistently as part of the training for my first triathlons (one in August and one in September). Before I hopped in the pool for that first session it had been many years, since middle school swim team, that I swam consistently. I knew that [...]

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Swimming Drills: When it Looks Easy

The Vacation Variable

Natalie — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

I was on a roll. Swim, bike, run, swim, bike, run, write about it, tweet about it, three square meals, healthy snack choices…a few weeks ago I was doing great. Mentally I’d been preparing for quite some time for the full week vacation I would have in Jamaica in order to be at my best [...]

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The Vacation Variable

You, Your Dog, & the Gym

Natalie — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:03:15 +0000

For many of us who are dog owners, there is no question about the motivation a dog can provide to get you out of your seat and out for a run. They need exercise just as much as we do. But what if you’re really not a runner, never were, and never plan to be? [...]

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You, Your Dog, & the Gym