Triathlon Training Tales Archives

Training For Life’s Biggest Event: Parenthood

This past weekend I was planning to sit down to write the next edition of my triathlon training tales to share with you. Admittedly I have been procrastinating writing it because I’ve been having a pity party for myself due to a hamstring injury that has sidelined me from running. But after Sunday’s workout and having a random chance to…

CassandraJanuary 31, 2018

Triathlon Training Tales

Racine 70.3 Ironman – Race Recap

For the last 16-weeks I have put in my training miles to compete in a half Ironman triathlon on July 19. A half Ironman consists of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. The last time I completed this distance tri was back in 2008, the year I was married, and before trying to start our…

CassandraJuly 25, 2015

Favorite Things Triathlon Training Tales

My Favorite Things About Group Training

A couple of weeks ago my family and I headed to Madison, WI. The purpose of visiting one of our favorite midwest cities — to participate in my first group triathlon training ride with Chicago Endurance Sports. I’m now 12 weeks into triathlon training (four to go!) and I have only been able to regularly swim with the group; biking…

CassandraJune 23, 2015

Mom Moments Triathlon Training Tales

TriRock Triathlon Race Report

The days leading up to the triathlon were filled with excitement, hope, fear, and nervous energy. It was a busy week with Active Moms Club’s Fitness Challenge starting, and greeting 12 new moms for the Postnatal Recovery class. By the time Thursday night rolled around I had to think about packing for the triathlon. I procrastinated packing during the week…

CassandraSeptember 16, 2014

Mom Moments Triathlon Training Tales

Triathlon Training Update – Progressing Through Injury

Thank you to all who have been following along and asking about my triathlon training. The last 10 weeks have gone by quickly and the TriRock Triathlon in Lake Geneva is this Saturday, September 14th! It’s been an incredible summer. I’m grateful to have been able to take the time for training, and have equal amount of fun family time.…

CassandraSeptember 8, 2014