by MJ Gasik | Jul 1, 2009 | Hy-Vee, olympic, race report, Triathlon
If you ever want to feel like a professional triathlete, then sign up for the Hy-Vee triathlon. Who knew such a top notch event was being held right over in Des Moines, IA? From start to finish, this race was one of the best experiences an athlete can have. Driving to...
by MJ Gasik | May 19, 2009 | Memphis in May, olympic, race report, Triathlon
This was my 3rd year participating in the Memphis in May triathlon. As usual, I was in a hurry packing up for the race and making sure we were prepared for the 8 hour drive. Because I had been sick since the beginning of the week, I was considering not even making the...
by MJ Gasik | Sep 8, 2008 | Great Illini, half ironman, race, Triathlon
Though I’d had this race in mind for the last couple of months, I just signed up about a week ago for this event. I was tossing around the idea of doing the Full Ironman Aquabike here (2.4 swim followed by 112 run), as I did last year. However, the thought of...
by MJ Gasik | Aug 26, 2008 | accenture, expo, Luna Chix, Triathlon
Even though I did not participate in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon this year (first year I’ve NOT done this race!), I was at the Expo on Friday night to help staff the Luna booth. Some might look as the obligation to participate in staffing the booth as...
by MJ Gasik | Aug 17, 2008 | olympic, pleasant prairie, race, Triathlon
Of all the triathlons I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in, Pleasant Prairie has always been among my favorites. It’s close to home, very well organized, the swim is one of the best venues, the bike course is mostly flat and the run takes you...
by MJ Gasik | Jul 24, 2008 | Luna Chix, Naperville, race, Triathlon
Never before had I been so unprepared for a race. I was so exhausted from the time trial, I just fell asleep…only to wake up around 3:30am to quietly prepare for the Naperville Women’s Triathlon. I didn’t know what to expect, I pulled out my...
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