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Ironman Coeur d’ Alene: Week 17 & 18

The past two weeks have been nothing but packed and exciting! I got my five seconds of fame when I was quoted in the WSJ for an article on cycling (it’s one line, but I’ll take it) and I was...

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30 Ways You Know You’re In Peak Training

Training comes in multiples phases, but there’s one thing that’s for sure: peak training is a beast worth noting. The key identifiers of which are easy to spot and are sure to make any outsider...

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Race Recap: Folsom International Triathlon

After I got injured, I knew I was going to train again and achieve my Ironman dream. However, signing up for another Ironman, let alone one that was sold out and I had to buy a foundation spot for,...

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Ironman’s New SwimSmart Initiative

There was big news in the triathlon community yesterday: Ironman announced their new swimming initiative called “SwimSmart.” Some people are complaining, saying that it’s making the Ironman “soft,”...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 15 &16

When it rains, it pours. But I’m totally in love with the downpour that is life right now. Alongside with a few personal things that have been pushing me, challenging me and making see things a new...

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Race Recap: Eugene Half Marathon

Last week, I wrote about the strict instructions I received from my coach to not race the Eugene Half Marathon. I heard him loud and clear. Sort of. If you know me, I have a really hard time not...

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The Eugene Half Marathon Friends & Food Report

I feel like a ridiculous Sex & The City episode right now. I’m currently sitting in the corner of a cafe in Eugene right now reminiscing about the weekend that was and trying to find the right...

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Off to Eugene!

Prior my ankle fiasco, I signed up for the Eugene Marathon with hopes that it would be a big comeback marathon and I would smash a very dated marathon PR. But it turns out that the world had other...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 13 &14

We are 60 days out folks — 60 DAYS!!! Aside from me being totally baffled that race day is so close and it’s consuming all of my free mental space, it’s also starting to consume all of my free...

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A Baby or A Warrior?

My dad should have been Yoda. Yoda and I. This is no exaggeration as his mantras are not only a regular part of my life, but are heavily scattered throughout this blog. On paper, they sound like...

Apr 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Facing The Open Water

Man, this week. Can’t this world catch a break? More important than any of my trivial babbling, I want to make to send love to the people in West, Texas. The videos are frightening and the raw...

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Love to Boston

I’m not sure how I can put into words what to feel right now. Sadness, anger, disgust, disbelief, the list goes on. I can’t help but to feel complete confusion and ask why, over and over again. I...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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WTF, Swimming?

HEY SWIMMING! Ya you, I’m talking to you. No, not that other guy. I like cycling, I love running and they’ve both been fairly decent to me. I want to talk to YOU because you and I, we’re having...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 12

Week 12 was what I call “flexible” with some great wins along the way. Flexible in the sense that I didn’t get in a traditional long ride, but winning because of a run that reminded me just how...

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Welcome Baby Kaleb!

If you asked me about kids more than 72 hours ago, I’d say, “Umm…yeah. Cute.” Then that would be the end of my conversation. Sure they’re cute and cuddly, but I never really had a strong connection...

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Cycling: Helmet Straps

Attention! Attention! This public service announcement is brought to you from a forever cycling newbie to other cycling newbies, or those who may just be afraid to ask. Your helmet straps. Cut...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 11

This week was ripe with lingering injury pain, mini bouts of strength, yoga and massage, quality time with the treadmill, challenging hills and a day when you are reminded just how much you love...

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The Living Room Recovery Kit

We’ve all heard it and we all know it to be true: preventative care is of vital importance for any athlete. Stretching, rolling, massaging, you name it…it’s the key to preventing injury and...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 10

For those who are still battling frigid temps and are stuck on the indoor trainer, I apologize for what you are about to read… It’s March in NorCal and it’s FRIGGIN’ GORGEOUS! The sun was out, the...

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COOKIN’: MARCH RECIPE ROUND-UP

With Chicken Face finishing his latest quarter of school, I’ve been taking some extra time to relax with him this week and catch-up on movies that we’ve wanted to see for a while (Note: I highly...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 9

Are you one of hundreds, if not thousands of bloggers who are fretting the loss of their beloved Google Reader? Indeed it is a shame and a decision I strongly question, but dry those tears fellow...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 8

Lola is currently staring at me with those big brown puppy dog eyes, just begging me to play with her. She desperately needs a haircut and a bath — I feel like the world’s worst puppy mother as I’m...

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Race Recap: Lucky 13 Half Marathon

So…yeah…this past Saturday…I ran a half marathon. Technically, I signed up for the Lucky 13 Half Marathon in Davis, CA (along with a few others) prior to my injury. I worked closely with my coach...

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How To Read A Swim Workout

To seasoned swimmers, this may be second nature. However, not too long ago I was a swimming newbie and looking at a swim workout might as well have been reading hieroglyphics. What are all of those...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 7

Coach Paul would call week seven “the calm before the storm.” Apparently, it was the week before things start to “pick up.” Considering this week was a 10 hour plus week, I’m anxious to see how my...

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Better Together

Jack Johnson was right. Things are better together, especially with Chicken Face and good friends. Things are also better together during Ironman training and I was so thankful for that reminder...

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IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 6

I’m late! Ack! No. Not that kind of late. Just late to my week six recap. So let’s not delay (or excite my mom too much) and just get to the recap already shall we? Monday, 2/18: Yoga & Swim...

Feb 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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COOKIN’: FEBRUARY RECIPE ROUND-UP

Not to detract too far from training, let’s talk about something that kind of goes hand-in-hand: FOOD! I’m one of those people that posts some of the better food that they’ve just made on...

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2013 SOAS Amateur Race Team

Last year I was on a quest. I’m not speaking of my journey to Ironman quest in this post, but rather the quest for the perfect tri “kit.” A triathlon “kit” is a top and a bottom that you can wear...

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Twenty-Six and Then Some

Written by

Page Spicer Williams

Ironman Coeur d’ Alene: Week 17 & 18

30 Ways You Know You’re In Peak Training

Race Recap: Folsom International Triathlon

Ironman’s New SwimSmart Initiative

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 15 &16

Race Recap: Eugene Half Marathon

The Eugene Half Marathon Friends & Food Report

Off to Eugene!

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 13 &14

A Baby or A Warrior?

Facing The Open Water

Love to Boston

WTF, Swimming?

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 12

Welcome Baby Kaleb!

Cycling: Helmet Straps

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 11

The Living Room Recovery Kit

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 10

COOKIN’: MARCH RECIPE ROUND-UP

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 9

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 8

Race Recap: Lucky 13 Half Marathon

How To Read A Swim Workout

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 7

Better Together

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 6

COOKIN’: FEBRUARY RECIPE ROUND-UP

2013 SOAS Amateur Race Team

IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE: WEEK 5

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Stephanie

Anna

Rosalyn Kay

Stacey Wilcock

Sandra Cindy-Lou Wilson

Shelby

nihan

Brooke Lyn Smith

Kayla marie sarte

Julia

Stephanie Waninger

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