Archive | Triathlon

01 September 2008 ~ 1 Comment

Helmet Head

One more reason I need to keep my head shaved… this is what my hair looks like after a long bike ride: Random, I know. But while we’re on random, but relalted to triathlon training, here’s some fun pics from the first tri back in July that I never did get posted here: And yes, […]

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30 August 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Triathlon/Ragamuffin Top Update

Well, friends, it’s been a few since I’ve updated you on the weight situation, not to mention the triathlon training.  So, here ya go.Enjoy.

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29 July 2008 ~ 5 Comments

Triathlon/Ragamuffin Top Update

So I’m a bit overdue on this one, but I’ve been on vacation. So get over it. Last Saturday I checked off one of the first things from my bucket list (a small one really) since I made it as well as a goal (or kinda half of one) for the Ragamuffin Top challenge. I […]

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16 July 2008 ~ 6 Comments

My Bike

Well, I’m now 3 days away from my first triathlon. It’s a light one.  400 yd swim, 11 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Really, I figure it’s there to prepare me for PG. I had this old mountain bike that was inherited from Rachel’s little brother. I new that just wasn’t gonna cut it for […]

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05 July 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Ragamuffin Top Challenge – Week Cinco

Well, time to weigh in once again. Did more exercising this week, and ate a little better.Monday: RunWednesday: RideThursday: RunFriday: Ride A few fun new tools to keep track of my exercise, too.Got Nike+ for my birthday.  So here’s an embarrassing look at my 2 short runs this week: Also found this cool site while […]

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02 July 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Bikin The Coast

In 2 1/2 weeks I’m doing my first triathlon. I’ve been exercising, but not nearly as much as I wanted. Tonight Rachel was picking up a friend in Sacramento.  My band all had work so practice was canceled. So I went on a bike ride with Ryan and Ryan tonight. 2 1/2 hours. Approximately 25 […]

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14 June 2008 ~ 1 Comment

Ragamuffin Top Challenge Week 3…or 2

Last week I called it week 2.But I guess since the first week was just a weigh in, it was really week 1 of weight loss.Which would make this week 2.Here’s what happened: Oh well.Check out how others did this week at the Ragamuffin Top Challenge.

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07 June 2008 ~ 1 Comment

Ragamuffin Top Challenge – Week 2

Here’s an update from this weeks triathlon prep and weight loss effort.Got about an hour run in at the gym Sunday. Swam about 40 minutes Monday.Did a nice jog on Wednesday morning.  Still need to map it to see how far I went.Flaked on spin class Thursday since neither of my partners in crime were […]

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31 May 2008 ~ 2 Comments

I’m Fat Again

It’s been a while since Tri To Lose ended.Haven’t been focused much n my weight.That’s part of why I decided to do 2 Triathlons this summer.I almost didn’t post this cause it’s kinda embarrassing.But in the true spirit of authenticity and accountability, here’s the latest update: I made it down to 155 before, but my […]

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15 May 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Spinnin

And now to complete a Santa Cruz bicycle post trifecta.  As part of preparation for my upcoming triathlons, I’ve been hittin up a spin class, or in this case, a 24cycle class at 24 hour, every Thursday evening with Ryan and James. It’s been great.  Lot’s of sweating.  Workin hard.  And our instructor…she’s a trip.  […]

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