Chasing My Joy

My journey to becoming an Ultra Runner and Ironman

Archives for June 2013

First Open Water Swim

Yesterday I decided that I would head down to Grant Ranch for my first open water swim of the year. But after hearing that my mom was heading to Boulder Reservoir for her second open water swim, I changed direction to hang out with her. 20130604_064140.jpg

I was stoked to hang out with mom and swim outside for the first time of the year so a squeezed into my wetsuit and got ready to take on the cold water. Unfortunately it was really cold that morning but it’s good training for Pacific Crest!

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It felt good to be in the water but today my arms are a little sore so there is a lot of work to do in the next three weeks.

June Goals

Hello Friends! I can’t believe that it’s June 4th already, time to get on those monthly goals. My first triathlon of the year is this month and it’s a half ironman so I really want to focus this month. I started last year with a half ironman so why change things up?!? My goals this month are simple but if I can stick to them I will be very happy. So here they are:

1. Blog at least once a day for all of June

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2. Follow training plan ( I can add a little more swimming or yoga but nothing less)

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3. Eat clean except for one cheat meal a week (have to have some fun)

Simple but probably not easy for me, here we go!!!

300 days

Ironman Los Cabos is 300 days away. I am seriously considering signing up for this race.

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My biggest concern is the heat. It was pretty hot this year and in 2014 the race is about two weeks later. Also training in the winter in Denver might be interesting, but I kind of like the challenge. Also I have been to Baja twice this year so maybe I should go somewhere new. I looked into it and Cabo seems to be the best early season race for me. So now it’s just deciding (and paying for it $$$) here’s hoping it doesn’t fill up fast so I can make up my mind.

Anyone thinking of racing Cabo?

June!

I made it back into the US late last night and I have to admit it’s good to be back in the land of running water, clean clothes and sleeping indoors. 12 days doesn’t seem like a lot but I am definitely having to get used to the comforts of home again. DSCN8439.JPG

Mexico was great but I don’t think I have ever been so exhausted. More on the trip later there is a lot to catch up on now that I am home.

This month I am participating in a WordCount Challenge Blogathon or more simply I am trying to blog every day in June. I have already missed the first day because I was traveling in a van with no internet connection. I will try to make up for it by blogging twice on a day once, but I don’t want that to become a fall back for missing other days.. The purpose of this exercise is to work on creating a better habit of blogging and my writing skills. Now the trick is to figure out what to write about. I can’t believe it’s June already and full on triathlon season!

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