Tuesday Training Update

Training is in full effect with a C race (Southern Ultra Relay) and 2 A Races within striking distance after that. Coach Sami has upped the bike mileage with a 50 miler on Sunday with the Salty Turtle Beer Company Bicycle Club and strength sessions on the trainer on both Friday and Tuesday. I like bike training, it makes me feel strong!

Running is going better than it has in years. I am finally consistent and what a difference that has made. Silly that it took me 8 years in the sport to learn that periodization does not mean full out or not at all ;-) Ok ok, maybe I *knew* that - but I really did not want it to be true... it is so true! I am actually even liking running and may have had a moment of a runner's high during one of my push miles on Saturday.

Swimming is my happy place. I even learned 2 new drills this week!

Training Totals Jan 5-Jan11:
Swim: 5151 yds
Bike: 83.4 miles
Run: 18.5 miles (+4 more tonight)

Strength/Mobility: 2.5 hours

Upcoming Races:
Jan 22: Southern Ultra Relay
Feb 12: Cheering on all the participants of The Cape Fear Indoor Triathlon
Feb 26: Wilmington Half Marathon
Mar 20: Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico

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Race Report: IM World Championships (Kona, HI)

Wow, where to start? I could go back to the first time I watched IM World Championships on NBC. I think I was 15 or 16, I hated running - I would never do that. I could go back to when I first started triathlon in 2012, when I thought crossing the finish lines of sprint and olympic distance races was "enough" and thought I would never be able to do an Ironman. I could go back to October of 2015, when I watched every second of the IM World Championship being streamed on my computer. Having completed IM Lake Placid that summer, I knew I would never be fast enough to qualify, but I still dreamed - maybe someday, when I am 70! I could go back to May, when Women For Tri asked for applicants to represent them at Ironman World Championships. The recipient of the spot would have to raise $25,000 for grants and scholarships that are used to promote female participation in the sport. I thought I had an inspiring story, and I 100% support the effort to help other women f

IM70.3 Puerto Rico Race Report

" Why did you choose this race?" Before we could talk about race and nutrition plans, Coach Sami asked me that question. I 100% chose it for the destination and the vacation Mark and I would have after the race in San Juan. What a great perspective to tuck away for race day! Mark and I got to San Juan on Thursday afternoon and checked into our VRBO on Condado beach. I chose this location because of the view... and its proximity to swim start. It was a bit of a hike to get to the athlete's village and transition, but still doable which made everything easier than trying to deal with the traffic in San Juan! Friday and Saturday, I got checked-in. Rode my bike a couple of times on the super SAFE green paths found near transition. I swam with several other athletes and ran in the middle of the day to TRY to acclimate a little to the heat and humidity. I met tons of Team Zoot and Ironman Foundation Teammates. I stuck to my nutrition plan with pasta on Friday and Wa

Sponsor-a-Mile: Puerto Rico 70.3

This year I have decided to dedicate each mile of my 70.3 races to my supporters!! In past races, I thought of and leaned on the inspiration of my supporters when the going gets tough during a race. I have smiled thinking about quotes they have shared or advice they have given. Will you consider sponsoring a mile to help inspire me during 70.3 Puerto Rico on March 20, 2022? Here is how: 1. Head to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gQu2e5PceLXiay2F4dTZfcMq_saORTUq0_0dbQOx6r4/edit?usp=sharing to choose the mile(s) that you would like to sponsor. Add your name and any note (a quote, mantra, memory) that you want me to have for that mile. I will be printing and bringing this list with me on race day. (laminated of course!) 2. Head to https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com/participant/Erin-Byrge to donate the corresponding amount. (If you sponsor Run Mile 10 - it is $10) 3. Watch for updates on March 20 and after to see how your inspiration got me to the finish line! T

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