by MJ Gasik | Nov 7, 2007 | flat tire, Ironman, race, Triathlon
I could go in to all the details and events leading up to the race, but I’m quite sure that would make this post entirely too long. Suffice it to say that everything leading up to the race went well. The training sessions went smoothly, registration was easy, I...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 23, 2007 | Ironman, race, rest, taper, Triathlon
Two of my favorite words “taper time.” It just feels like it has been a very long, trying season for me. From a marathon in Dec 2006 to a marathon in April 2007 followed by a half ironman less than a week later, there really was no down time between the...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 4, 2007 | Ironman, race
Just one month from today will be Ironman Florida. Nervousness has not set in, though I know it will. The thing about Ironman is that it is an event that you typically sign up for a year in advance. In fact, the last several IM North America races (North America is...
by MJ Gasik | Sep 24, 2007 | chicago, Chicago Marathon, marathon training, race
It was weeks ago when I sadly realized I should not do this year’s marathon. Although I could probably finish, due to my injury, I wouldn’t have a good time and could risk doing further and possible permanent damage. Strangely enough, I’m over it and...
by MJ Gasik | Sep 16, 2007 | aqua bike, Ironman, race, Triathlon
It was just 38 degrees outside at the start of the race. Once I set up transition, I went to wait in the heated car. I waited until the last minute, then I struggled to put my wetsuit on while sitting in the car. I set my feet on the cold, wet grass and worried...
by MJ Gasik | Sep 8, 2007 | Big Shoulders, race, Swim, swimming
Big Shoulders is an open water swim that takes place every year in September at Ohio Street Beach in Chicago. They have a few options to meet your needs: 5K without a wetsuit, 2.5K without a wetsuit, 5K with a wetsuit and 2.5K with a wetsuit. I swam this race back in...
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