by MJ Gasik | Aug 20, 2020 | bike ride, Bike Training, Running, running race, Training, transitions, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Imagine it’s race day. Imagine it’s your “victory lap” after all of the hard work you put into your triathlon training. Now, imagine conquering your swim and bike, but feeling like your legs just “won’t work” when it comes time to run towards the finish line. Not only...
by MJ Gasik | May 28, 2020 | Running, running race, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching
Obtaining a higher run speed during a triathlon takes work. It’s not something that happens overnight and certainly not something that has an exact training plan that promises a higher speed. Each triathlete has their own personal run speed goal they’re looking to hit...
by MJ Gasik | May 12, 2011 | Palos Half Marathon 2011 Race Report, Running, running race
Was it really just a year ago that I had a really great PR at last year’s Half Marathon in Palos? Feels like such a long time ago. My last “race” was Rev3 Cedar Point. And it turned out to be a pretty great race for me.Then I spent about 12 weeks in...
by MJ Gasik | May 5, 2010 | Palos Half Marathon, running race, Team Tri Smart
Not only was I excited about racing the Palos Half Marathon last Sunday, it was also the first “team” event for our new triathlon club, Team Tri Smart. In the week leading up to the race, I was just as excited to bring our group together for a powerful,...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 23, 2010 | Cary Half Marathon, March Madness, running race
The day before this race, I woke to frigid temperatures and pelting sleet. I thought, “No way do I want to race in these conditions tomorrow!” Fortunately, when I woke on race day, it wasn’t sleet pelting, it was only rain. It was a balmy 34 degrees....
by MJ Gasik | May 3, 2009 | Palos Half Marathon, running race
The thermometer read a brisk 39 degrees when I woke up this morning. Despite reports that the day was to get up to 70 degrees, I found myself getting prepared for the race fighting goose bumps. I very much dislike being cold, so I pulled on a pair of tights, threw on...
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