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Hitting it in 2011!

by MJ Gasik | Dec 16, 2010 | 2011, injury, Running

So for the last 5 weeks or so, I’ve been sporting this lovely boot. Yes, I even took this boot to Mexico. I wore it while walking around, when going out to dinner and even while watching Ironman Cozumel. I’ve come to like the boot, however, I’ve...

Is Yoga Tougher than Ironman?

by MJ Gasik | Oct 28, 2010 | challenge, cross training, yoga

Bikram Yoga Burr Ridge Most of you know – I’ve been sort of out-of-commission with my running since JULY! YES, JULY! So, when a friend said to me, “Hey, I’m doing this 30 day Bikram Yoga Challenge, wanna join me?” I thought that might be exactly what I needed. For...

Rev3 Cedar Point

by MJ Gasik | Sep 14, 2010 | Cedar Point, half iron distance, race report, Rev3, Trakkers

Rev3 is in it’s second year of races. None of them was very close by, but being a part ofTeam Trakkers, I went to Cedar Point last weekend. Unfortunately, I’ve been struggling with Turf Toe since early July, so I’ve done no running since then. I DID...

Ironman Lake Placid Race Report

by MJ Gasik | Jul 30, 2010 | Ironman Lake Placid, race report

Departed Mokena at 5am on Thursday morning for the drive to Lake Placid. Slept in on Friday and went to check in. Saturday, dropped off transition bags and bikes. Saw some pretty interesting nutrition strategies. And Ed was really excited about this race, his 2nd...