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Countdown to Triathlon 2010 -DNF

August 24, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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Pheewww Yep you read right, it was a DNF (did not finish) When I got the bright idea to do a triathlon last October, I was coming into it with a strong cycling foundation.  No running and no swimming, so I started with training the running.  I wasn't until March that I started even going to the pool and it wasn't until June when I started swimming lessons.  My last lesson was the same week as the race. :) So definitely my swim was my weakest link.  I had practiced for 2 weeks in the … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

August 8, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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Wow, only 14 days left....I am happy to be back up to 100%.  working on picking up the last minute stuff.  I am quite surprised at how much this has actually cost me, and I didn't even buy a new bike :) Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – Bike - 45 mins, hill work Tuesday – Swim - 45 mins drills - 500 M Wednesday – Swim - 45 mins drills - 1000 M Thursday – Rest day Friday - Run/walk - 55 mins - 5km Saturday – Run/walk - 45 mins Things I learned … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

August 3, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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You know what happens when you get one thing fixed... then another breaks.  So once the neck was fixed then my back and shoulder started to hurt.  Turned out I had a dislocated a rib in my back....ouch!  Chiro fixed it up and in a few days feeling better.   And then that time of the month hit, like a sludge hammer * sorry guys for time much info* okay so they posted the courses... yikes... the bike course is the same as last year.  I was obviously blind though as I didn't see you had to … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

July 25, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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Sadly this week was a bust, badly pulled muscle in my neck and shoulder.  Pain meds, Chiropractor and massage therapy.  And thank goodness on the med. Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – 25 min Swim - 30 min run Tuesday – 60 mins bike ride - Chiro Wednesday – Rest, Ice and Meds Thursday – Massage and Chiro Friday - Rest, ice and meds Saturday – Kicked ass on the ride - tackled the first section of Knox mountain, it is a big hill and it will be an … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

July 18, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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Last week was pretty good.  I got out there 5 or the 7 days.  As the next few weeks come along I will increase the training to 2 sessions a day and more bricks.  Bike is all tuned up and new semi-slick tires for the race :) Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – Run/Walk 2.5km Tuesday – 60 mins bike ride Wednesday – Running - 1mile in 16 mins & Swimming lessons - I was pretty happy with the run, I hit the treadmill to help with some intervals. Thursday – … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

July 11, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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wow.... 5 weeks left, not freaking myself out though. I just need to finish the race that is it!  Focusing entirely on getting better at each sport. Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – Slow start to the week 2.5km in 24 minutes Tuesday – 60 mins bike ride & 300 M drills swimming Wednesday – 900m Swimming drills, getting the whole hang of breathing Thursday – rest day Friday - excellent steady 30-30 intervals 3km - 30 mins Saturday – Bike 16km … [Read more...]

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Countdown to Triathlon 2010

July 4, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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Another GREAT week and if I keep saying that I am sure it will be true!  :) okay it has been good, a few sore muscles but doing well! Here is what I got done! Sunday - 50 min bike ride Monday - 30 min run - 3km is 30 mins - fastest I have gone! Tuesday - 40 min bike ride Wednesday - 60 min Swimming class - new coach kicked my butt with drills Thursday - recovering from bad leg cramps - not enough water or minerals Friday - 51 min walk/run - up the distance to 5km Saturday … [Read more...]

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Count Down to Triathlon 2010

June 27, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment
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*phew*  it has been a week for sure. I thought it would be fun to do weekly updates from now until race day, very happy to have you follow along!  You can see my training plan and a cool graph of my training times on the page "Train with me" It is time to get serious now only  8 weeks from today :) left to get ready.   I am up for the challenge! After this week I am definitely tired!  But overall, I am feeling good. Some general muscle fatigue but no strains of any kind. Here is … [Read more...]

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You want to do what?!?!

March 23, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment

I have been working hard on putting together a healthier lifestyle and to get stronger and leaner. Admittedly, I still have a ways to go. I am very health, but I am working on getting leaner. I spent a lot of time focusing on what I was eating and when. I spent a lot of time learning about the nutritional value of adding more raw fruit and veggies to your diet. I connected with a local Raw Food Coach, Guylaine Lacerte, and with her coaching and some great raw food prep classes, I was able to … [Read more...]

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Diva Challenge: 4 weeks of Abs – Plank

March 1, 2010 By The Passion Diva Leave a Comment

The last week of this challenge. How did you do? I sure had some sore days, but overall I feel like my abs are much stronger.   I hope that you keep abs as part of your focus going forward.  Don't forget to watch what you eat and get your cardio in. This weeks exercise is the Plank. Step 1 - Lie on your stomach. Step 2 - Raise your body as if doing a pushup except rest your bodyweight on your elbows. Your body should be in a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles with … [Read more...]

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