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T-2: When God says “Taper”

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

This is my last week before tapering. For non-tri-geeks, a taper is a ramp down in training right before the event. The goal is to let your body fully recover so you will reach your “peak” performance at the race. … Continue reading →

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T-3 Weeks: Final Issue (Hopefully) – Cold Water

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

After two weeks of “to-be/not to-be” drama, my T-3 week is a return to the uneventful. So this week, I turned my attention to, hopefully, my last problem — the cold open water swim. It’s weird to say, “I wish … Continue reading →

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T-4 Weeks: 103.2 or Ironman*

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

This week, I received the email stating that Ironman shortened the 112 mile bike ride to 74.6 miles. Now, I’m in the Ironman 103.2, not 140.6. Do they make stickers for that? I get it. Covid *#$%**#*. Will the Laker’s … Continue reading →

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T-5 Weeks: Tempted to Defer

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

Temptation looks different to different people. I have one friend who can’t avoid chocolate cake. A younger version of myself (okay, really just myself), is a sucker for Maui Sweet Onion Kettle Chips. This week, I was essentially offered the … Continue reading →

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Six Weeks To Go – Now Am I Ready?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

I keep asking the same question, “Am I ready?” Saturday morning I swam 2.4 Miles and I said, “yes, I’m ready”. Then, I hopped on my bike and rode 45 miles. Between the wind and the heat, I couldn’t wait … Continue reading →

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