What is an Enduramom? Triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, and running moms who swim-bike-run triathlons, love long runs; putting hours into training while being super moms!
Doing more in 24!
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Apparently he took a few cues from the superfans of the Tour de France when putting together his ensemble this weekend. ...Image courtesy of Instagram.com
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We're loving this super-fan's getup for today's Ironman Lake Placid race so much, we're giving away a free Enduramoms Tee to the follower who best captures the "spirit" with a funny caption!
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Doing More in 24...it's how enduramoms function. In 2012, our overall theme will focus on the journey we take in reaching our goals and dreams through the practice of triathlon training and racing. The cherry on the proverbial sundae might be crossing the finish line and receiving a shiny medal, but I challenge your train of thought if you think that's what our sport is all about. When you look back, you begin to realize you've had several mini finish lines to cross in order to reach the big one on your "A" race day. Maybe your mini-finish line involved fitting into a smaller size, the day your little one said "my mommy is really fast", being able to tackle that hill that winded you in week one, or achieving a PR during a training run when you didn't even realize it until you checked your watch or runkeeper stats at the end. The little steps and small victories made are bricks which build your personal empire. Make them count, recognize them when you achieve them, and do a little something special for yourself or with your family to celebrate each achievement. Without the journey, we are simply showing up.
It's all about the journey...
I found a story online today about an athlete names Marianna. She knows it's about the journey.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introducing #enduramomschat on Twitter. Put the kids in bed by 9 eastern time and log on to twitter. Starting this Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 2012, from 9:00 - 9:30PM EST, once weekly. "Topic of the day" will be announced each Tuesday morning via our Facebook page. Discussion will be fun and light...juggling mommyhood with multisport, funny stories, training updates, goal races, lessons learned, questions, struggles, achievements, journey comments, and sometimes I will do my best to feature an expert to answer expert related questions for future chats. SO... if you aren't already following @Enduramoms on twitter...get on it today. If you are ... tell a friend.
INTRODUCING DAILY THEMES Super Sunday Long Runs & Rides: Let's talk insights and skills gained on the long roads & trails. I bet you picked up more than dirt and sweat. Of course, tales are welcome too! MMMonday - Mommy Moments: discussing how mommy life enhanced your training, made you laugh, or rail-roaded your training plans for the week. It happens! 2 for Tuesday -Brick it up: Featuring weekly ideas for brick sessions and crosstraining Spincycle Wednesday: Weekly focus on the swimand all things aquatic! Technique Thursday - Tempo Runs to cycling posture...tips to focus on our technique Fun-Socks-Friday - Share a pic of your crazy running/cycling/everyday socks. Post it on FB and twitter including the hashtag #FunSocksFriday to be eligible to win a prize each week! Those sparkly skirt folks don't get to have all the fun. Saturday Spotlight -- reserved for amazing Enduramom athletes, hardworking coaches that don't get enough praise, and/or non-profit charities inspiring us to TRI and Run. Nominate and let me know who needs that spotlight!
WE'RE ALL ONE BIG FAMILY
If you're documenting your triathlon, multisport, or running journey through a blog, site, facebook page, pinterest, forum, google+, or wordpress...I'd really like to know. Please give me a shout through the comments below or on the contact page. I'll add you to the blogs being followed, provide a mention on the facebook fanpage, and maybe write a blog post about you!
So, I figure I had better create a current blog post before 2012 rolls around or you assume I've met my maker (insert spooky Halloween howling ghost sound here). It's October, the US heatwave is OVER, and yes, I've been more into tweeting and tending the Enduramoms Facebook page, than this poor old neglected blog. I intend to get better about this. Let's just say, Summer 2011 did not go exactly as planned (car accidents bite!)... more on that later. So back to October... two HUGE things are in the swing this month that we should all take note of and get behind, as ALL endurance athletes should.
First and foremost, unless you've been living under a rock or are having trouble figuring out why the globe is suddenly draped in pink ... it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For survivors and/or those of you fighting the Big C as I type this message...I am (and think it's safe to say...we're) behind you 110%. We stand together in the fight. So, here's my two cents for the general public. If you've been putting off an exam with your doctor or are just not so thrilled to get a mammogram ... DO IT. If you're reading this, you're probably already an Enduramom, and in that, you can handle an exam if you can haul @ss in mud, rain, or "out kick" Sally Sue in the pool on a weekly basis. We own discomfort, it doesn't own us. If you've been on top of things and my reminders don't apply to you, GOOD - FOR - YOU! Proceed directly to Starbucks and buy yourself one of those highly addictive (read as: evil addiction...) cakepops to celebrate...after your daily run of course :) ... curse me later. So anyway, back to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or #BCAM for my tweeps, one can never tell when cancer might rear it's ugly head, it's far better to be on the safe side of early detection than wondering what will I do if..., etc. If this tiny blog serves to remind just one woman to get checked out and stops the Big C in it's tracks, HOORAY! For official information on cancer, you'll want to start here: http://www.cancer.gov/. %20n. Thanks to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, there are many many ways you can get involved EVERY single day this month, just check out the 31 Days of Action Calendar from the Komen Foundation website for ideas. Is your race calendar empty this month? Put your soul and soles into the fight by participating in one of many walks, runs, swims, or cycling events to raise funds in the fight against cancer. My family will participate in a Light the Night event this month. I've known too many people affected by this disease, and well... I'll take any opportunity I can to kick it in the shins... so to speak. Perhaps you can only donate a bit, but every bit counts in this tough economy, as every charity is fighting to raise funds. Do your part (but dear sweet NFL, if the players could skip the pink sunblock stuff under the eyes next time... it was just.... weird. Just my honest opinion there) :) hee hee.
I did say there were TWO huge matters this month, right? Well....matter #2 on the agenda... is this little race on a big island in Hawaii...where the world will be watching!!! Merry Christmas fellow triathletes, it's here, our annual holiday! The2011 Ford Ironman World Championshipis THIS Saturday, October 8th, 2011. Yes, I get a little giddy in the lead up to this annual event... it's my equivalent of Ralphie dreaming about his Red Rider gun in A Christmas Story. Someday I'll shift from race observer and well wisher, to Kona participant, but for now I am content to watch with glee all of the hard work and determination that the racers will be putting out there for all the world to see from the swim, to the bike, to the run on the Queen K. Some people work for years just for a shot at this life changing event.
Me, in the form of Ralphie on the night before Kona
If you've ever read back through my posts, I've been watching this event since I was a kid and happened upon a broadcast one Saturday afternoon by chance. It's nothing short of amazing, it can make one laugh, cry, and cheer, all in one day. Don't even get me started on the motivation factor. And then there's the moment when a race participant stops running, to roll over the finish line in memory of the Warrior Poet. Pure bliss. Better than any blockbuster Hollywood could ever put out there on the silver screen. With that being said, some of the most inspiring Enduramoms are already in Kona and you (too) can follow their journey this week and on race day by following their blog and/or tweets. Oh how I wish I could bring you "live from Kona" tweets, pics, and reports, but... the Enduramoms budget isn't at that level, yet (sponsors welcome!). Someday... someday. Someday, we'll sponsor a participant in "the big race", dressed in pink + green, with the Enduramoms logo on the front of her tri suit and "Doing More in 24" on the back... Mark my words! No pink sunblock below the eyes either... again weird! In the meantime, we can all live vicariously through the words and images of those who ARE there.
Here are a few Enduramoms to watch this weekend (I'll be adding to this through the week ---if you are racing Kona or know someone racing that we need to list here, shoot me a note ASAP! We promise to send lots of good vibes and prayers their way.)
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I'm ALWAYS inspired by the "elder" age group of competitors in endurance and Ironman events. So... on that note... I just stumbled across yet another amazing story in the Health Blog section of the Wall Street Journal. This article/video interview is about a 70 year old neurosurgeon/Ironman competitor! .... and no... he's not a she ...and definitely not an enduramom, but hey... we're a diversified kind of blog and inspiration can be derived from a number of sources. You just have to know where to look...and of course realize it when it crosses your path. http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2010/11/09/health-blog-video-70-year-old-neurosurgeon-talks-ironman-training/
We're up and running with the new Enduramoms Facebook Page. Please stop by and join one of our many discussions... or post some of your race pix today. http://www.facebook.com/enduramoms
Be sure to let us know if you'll be competing this weekend in Ironman Florida!
Enduramom + Ironman World Championship finisher Marsha Soucheray, will be cheering on her daughter Diane this wknd in Kona! http://tiny.cc/d2948
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It's Tuesday, don't we all need a some motivation? Here's a little (okay, major) positive quote to keep you on course this week.
"Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, or an hour, or a day or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take it's place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
- Lance Armstrong
May you train strong and stay focused,
Dana
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It's practically Christmas week for endurance athletes, triathletes, Ironman finishers, those who have attempted an iron distance race, and fans of the sport of triathlon as the days quickly lead up to the Ironman World Championship race in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (more casually known as Kona). The big day is this Saturday, October 9th, 2010. While our lack of budget :) unfortunately prevents us from covering the Ironman World Championship event and expo live from Kona, EnduraMoms will do our best to follow all the action from Raleigh, NC and put a spotlight on the EnduraMoms competing in this year's main event. There are a lot of amazing stories to uncover in the land of Ironman and we intend to find out what drives the Moms out there to not only cover 140.6 miles in a single day, but, what helped them to make it to and through Kona. We also want to know HOW they do it! It takes a special woman (and no I don't do the Danielle Staub pronunciation) to juggle motherhood and endurance sport training. I for one believe that extra special honors should be in store for those who make it happen. Behold the Enduramom. Maybe your distance is a 5K or 70.3...or the big 140.6...these are all worthy distances which take time, effort, and training. We can all benefit by sharing our experiences.
If you know of an agegrouper or elite EnduraMom making the epic trek to Kona this year, please let us know!
We've been on a bit of a hiatus during what can only be described as an "awful" September, but, as of this posting, the blog is back!
The Enduramoms.com website unveiling, aka phase 1, is in motion with an initial launch this weekend, so that we can all connect and chat about what drives us to compete, train, swim, bike, and run.
Have a great Monday! Only 5 days until "Christmas"! Oh and there's the underwear run... But that's another post... Hee hee
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Monday's are usually a tough one for Moms that do Endurance sport...and we're all hitting that back to school time frame where we will have less and less time to train. On the other hand, some of you are gearing up for your 'A' triathlon or Ironman race of the year. Put your race or training goals in focus and then read these great song lyrics. I think (and I know I'm not alone here) the lyrics from the Rascal Flatts song "Unstoppable" are amazing. Have a read then a view of Lisa Smith Batchen's finishing video from Running Hope Through America. I think the pairing will give you enough inspiration for not only a week, but perhaps years.
Impossible
by Rascal Flatts
Yeah yeah yeah..
Hey
So, so you made a lot of mistakes
Walked down the road a little sideways
Cracked a brick when you hit the wall
Yeah, you've had a pocket full of regrets
Pull you down faster than a sunset
Hey, it happens to us all
When the cold hard rain just won't quit
And you can't see your way out of it
CHORUS
You find your faith has been lost and shaken
You take back what's been taken
Get on your knees and dig down deep
You can do what you think is impossible
Keep on believing, don't give in
It'll come and make you whole again
It always will, it always does
Love is unstoppable
Love, it can weather any storm
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