The Adventures of an Average Athlete

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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 the house.  A husband who knows what […]

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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 my booty.”  The long answer is much […]

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Habits and Routines

June 16, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

I was so happy to go for my bike ride this morning, I got up extra early to make sure nothing got in my way (you know, like a creek mishap). I cruised through my favorite not-quite-nine-mile loop at a lovely clip, then cleaned up and dashed off to work. At work, I did some […]

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Long Run Day

June 13, 2010 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Well, after all the preparation for yesterday’s brick, today’s long run seemed like a pretty half-a$$ed affair. Yesterday afternoon was spent in the sun and the pool, we had pizza for dinner and I think I had maybe one glass of water all day – yikes! But I was up and at ’em nice and […]

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