http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/ Good things come from hard work. en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:09:50 -0700 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:23:50 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.31 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I cannot believe I was so distracted by my crazy day that I have not written about my awesome BAM experience yet. OMG BAM (Boulder Aquatic Masters) totally blew my mind. I had gone to Masters once before, with my... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/07/bam.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/07/bam.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:09:50 -0700 Thanks to my amazing physical therapist, my hip is doing a lot better and I am running again. It is still very bruised and gross looking but I was able to run nine miles on Sunday morning with my friend... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/back_in_the_run.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/back_in_the_run.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:47:02 -0700 I am still in the throes of my quest for an additional race. What a mess! It seems like every race is either the weekend of July 11-12 or September 19-20. Also, I have learned that many Canadian races are... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/why_are_all_rac.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/why_are_all_rac.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:59:28 -0700 I am having the most random experience today. Yesterday I bought compression shorts because I figured they would help keep everything in place when I try to run, so that my bruised muscles don't jiggle around. I decided to wear... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/who_needs_spanx.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/who_needs_spanx.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:01:42 -0700 As most of my readers are also friends of mine on Facebook, you probably know that my weekend did not go as planned. However, I thought I would give a few additional details on what happened and how things are... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/crash_aftermath.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/crash_aftermath.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:19:08 -0700 I often use my blog to tell 'the world' (meaning my readers, of which I cannot imagine I have more than ten, but who knows) things I plan to do or not do so that I will be held accountable.... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/accountability.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/accountability.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:44:39 -0700 I have been on the 70.3 plan for about 16 weeks, from my calculations. It took about 16 weeks for me to have my first meltdown. So I think that is pretty good! I did not feel particularly busted, or... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/meltdown.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/meltdown.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:49:00 -0700 I am not sure what is up with me but I seem to have a lot of drama in my training life these days. Either someone is running into me in the pool, or their dog is trying to kill... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/ride_drama_prer.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/ride_drama_prer.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:56:24 -0700 I think when we get going in heavy training it develops a rhythm of its own, and we almost wonder, do I just train for training's sake? Does the thought of a taper make me feel happy and excited or... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/i_can_see_the_t.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/i_can_see_the_t.html Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:11:30 -0700 Oh I am so excited to swim in my sweet new wetsuit!! Today is the only day I really have time before my first tri next Sunday. So I will be braving the afternoon thunderstorms we've been having for a... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/open_water_day.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/open_water_day.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:51:46 -0700 Here are my goals for this week. 1. Blog more. Stop slacking! I am a huge blog slacker. I have never been the one entry a day type, but once a week is just stupid! I have so much going... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/i_am_a_techniqu.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/i_am_a_techniqu.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:49:44 -0700 Or, What Happens When Tri Geeks Meet and Go To Camp... Wow, I cannot believe it is Monday already and I am back and work and Beth is on her way back to Pittsburgh. This weekend absolutely FLEW by! Most... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/camp_report.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/camp_report.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:21:18 -0700 Oh I have had the most dramatic last twenty-four hours, and it all revolves around training. Since most of my readers are runners or triathletes you can probably relate to my dramatic encounters, and I am so annoyed that I... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/drama.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/06/drama.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:01:50 -0700 This has been such a fun weekend so far, and I actually have a few minutes to write in my blog which is surprising yet awesome! I am usually just running from place to place on the weekends so this... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/05/weekend_update_3.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/05/weekend_update_3.html Sun, 31 May 2009 10:45:04 -0700 There is a cool quite from Paul Gaugin that I have hanging in my cube thanks to a co-worker who brought quote magnets back from a vacation. The quote is as follows: 'Go on working, freely and furiously, you will... http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/05/gaugin.html http://www.running-blogs.com/barb/archives/2009/05/gaugin.html Fri, 29 May 2009 08:35:57 -0700