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An Ode to my iPod

July 7, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Okay, I have no ode-writing skills whatsoever, but I liked the title so I'm sticking with it, even though this post is ode-free. If I could write an ode, though, it would certainly be to my iPod. I've been training and racing sans ... [ Read More ]

Run 4 Independence Race Report

July 3, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

I won't keep you in suspense for the results: today sucked nuts. No PR. In fact, there were several times during the race that I was worried about a DNF - ack! I'm throwing myself a little Pity Party this afternoon and hey, you're ... [ Read More ]

OWS and Race Goals

July 2, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

I had the most awesomest, fan-freakin-tastical Open Water Swim today! And not a moment too soon, since my tri is just a week away and I was seriously wondering if I was gonna be able to pull it off.As soon as I got in the water today, I felt ... [ Read More ]

Not so Much with the “Versatile,” but I’ll Always Take an Award!

June 30, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

My lovely bloggy friend Grace, from "Grace, It's Amazing" bestowed the "Versatile Blogger Award" on me and I happily accept. Why? Because I am rather tired today and had nothing clever to say. So I totally scored on ... [ Read More ]

Marriage in Training

June 28, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Nine times out of ten it is completely excellent to have a husband who also runs, bikes and swims. A husband who pushes me to my limits and beyond, a husband who understands why I want to eat pasta three nights a week and don't keep sweets in ... [ Read More ]

Tryin’ out my TRI

June 26, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

You know the Principle of Specificity? Well, I took it to a whole 'nuther level today and did a swim, bike and run on the exact course where my TRI will be in two weeks. How did that work out for me? The short answer is "It kicked ... [ Read More ]