Alison’s Endurance Journey

A truth about swimming … from the eyes of a triathlete

by Alison

I didn’t start swimming laps until I was in my mid-late 30s and decided I wanted to try triathlons. I grew up playing in pools, would spend hours diving through ocean waves, but I never really swam laps. But, I … Continue reading

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Springing into Daylight and Good Running Form

by Alison

One thing I know for sure will happen this weekend, no matter what crappy weather winter still throws our way, I will have an extra hour of daylight to get in my after work runs starting next week. After a … Continue reading

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Too early to think fall marathon? Or maybe something shorter this spring!

by Alison

Unfortunately, it is not too early if you are thinking about running the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon on October 9, 2011. Registration opens this Tuesday, March 1st and last year the race was sold about by early July, which means … Continue reading

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Trick of the Mind

by Alison

If I showed up this past Tuesday to do Grace and Tom told me to use 105lbs, I would have absolutely told him he was crazy! My one rep max for a clean and jerk is 115lbs, so no way … Continue reading

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Loving the Reverse Hyper, or is that the Hyper Reverse?

by Alison

January always seems to be the longest month of the year, and this one was no exception with lots of unexpected snow days; my kids just used up their last one, yikes! My first month scheduling Crossfit Endurance did not … Continue reading

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Race Series: Crystal Lake Triathlon

by Alison

Date: August 20, 2011 Location: Averill Park, NY Sprint Distance: .5 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 3 mile run I have only done this race once, but I feel like have done it a 100 times. The Crystal Lake Triathlon … Continue reading

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Local Race Week Series: Pinebush Triathlon

by Alison

Date: TBA, but always second Sunday of July, so probably July 10, 2011 Distance: 325 yard swim, 11.5 mile bike, 3.25 mile run Pinebush was my very first triathlon and I would imagine a first triathlon for many in this … Continue reading

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