by MJ Gasik | Sep 13, 2011 | Ironman Wisconsin 2011 Race Report
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I’ll give a quick update. I took the entire month of July off from racing to prepare for Ironman Wisconsin. I reluctantly signed up for Steelhead in the middle of August and had a good race, despite the fact that the swim was...
by MJ Gasik | Aug 15, 2011 | 70.3, half ironman, indoor triathlon, Ironman Florida Race Report 2009, overextend, Steelhead, Steelhead Race Report 2011, swim cancelled
My first 70.3 really wasn’t even a 70.3! Yes, of course I’ve done other Half Ironman races, but this year’s Steelhead Triathlon was technically my first “70.3”. In the last few years, I’ve purposely chosen races that were NOT...
by MJ Gasik | Jul 29, 2011 | rain
In looking back at the last week, I’ve done some pretty silly things. All to “get the training in.” I sometimes wonder if being dedicated to triathlon is dangerous to your health, and my answer for the past week was: yes. 1. Last Thursday: Needed to...
by MJ Gasik | Jun 23, 2011 | long ride
We’ve waited long enough here in Chicago for summer to arrive. I planned for a long ride yesterday and there was little to nothing that could stop me. We’ve had record setting rain in the last 4-6 weeks (and the mosquitoes to prove it!) and have already had to cancel...
by MJ Gasik | May 25, 2011 | 140.6, American Triple T, half ironman, Ohio, race, TTT
Is Triple T harder than Ironman? I say no. However, I guess it’s how you decide to play it. I went into the weekend not really knowing what to expect – except that I would NOT redline any of the events. First, I was in no way trained well enough. Second,...
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