tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20933472011-07-31T22:16:09.146-04:00Journey to Ironman and beyondLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-57415440546575920332007-10-05T15:07:00.001-04:002007-10-06T08:01:50.417-04:00

Group Photo before SC 1/2 Originally uploaded by lamlicke Great pic before the SC 1/2 on Sept 30, 2007. Little did we know the pain that was waiting for us, or maybe we did.After looking at this photo again I noticed that as you move out from the center of the photo people appear less excited.

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-51647516636678373732007-05-04T06:00:00.000-04:002008-12-11T19:43:38.582-05:00

Coming soon...

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-16149397568564925402007-04-22T18:19:00.000-04:002007-04-22T18:22:27.108-04:00

How do you know if you have had a 'breakthrough' training session? What is a breakthrough training session? is there such a thing? Is it just a good day? I'm not sure. Anyway, I think I had a breakthrough training weekend if there is such a thing. 92 mile ride, felt like 30. 2:20 trail run at Kennesaw, felt like I could have run forever. Thoughts? Ideas? That's it. Just wondering....

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-46692635119386151272007-04-14T17:42:00.000-04:002007-04-14T17:46:58.946-04:00

Nobody's been posting on here lately... guess we've all been too busy training! So, there's finally a race this month... it's about time! I'm anxious to see how fast everyone goes. I thoroughly enjoyed my rest week... did 3 swims and a nice 25 mile ride on the Comet today. And I'm SO glad that I didn't sign up for Powerman... best of luck to Kristy and the Hammer!

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414787334178055190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-70121389501625363312007-02-18T21:35:00.000-05:002007-02-18T21:49:08.852-05:00

All right, people. Long weekend behind us. First, on Saturday, I watched the Amlicke household put up a great showing at the Tundra TT. Very nice. I was a little angry at myself for being to embarrassed and not doing it, but it was a great learning experience. I was scared to do something new and that isn't very like me, so next time, I will remember it. Anyway, it was really fun to get to

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-15344137196638410002007-02-16T16:35:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:43:38.774-05:00

Last Night All3Sports Sponsored a talk by triathlon coach and author Gordo Byrn. Many local triathletes, in search of wisdom and knowledge showed up for the discussion. It was a packed house. Lee, Kristy, Andy, Alberto and myself were there as well as Coach Carole and other local notables. True to his introduction, Gordo was a captivating speaker -- down-to-earth, knowledgable, witty,

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-36425829404342219392007-01-05T08:16:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:43:38.962-05:00

I had my first Masters Swim practice today with good old Tim. Not that I know the bloke, but I had heard a lot about him. Started by getting to Westminster around 5:30. I had never been in that School. Amazing. It's like Disneyland in there. No wonder my friend who is a teacher there laughs at the parent's complaint. Just for you all to get an idea... a mom came to him to tell him that his son

Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313063976045986606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-36029387138141846802007-01-04T05:47:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:43:39.228-05:00

Well, I met yesterday with our coach Carole and it was a good meeting. She basically told me to get off my ass and start training. "This is Ironman" she said. She is totally right... I have no idea what's wrong with me, but I know that I need to get moving. It is not my birthday any more, it is not Thanksgiving or Christmas or New Year's and my leg is strong enough for me to bike and hopefully it

Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313063976045986606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-18586859367132807332007-01-01T15:28:00.000-05:002007-01-01T15:31:11.962-05:00

Here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year. 174 days to Ironman CDA!

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-78967679898317127092006-12-30T15:45:00.000-05:002006-12-30T15:53:56.951-05:00

Ok, so everybody knows my current disdain for the bike. I have taken it to a new level. 3 hour ride on the schedule turned into a 1:20 run today. I got my new heart rate monitor. Wore it for the run but didn't pay any attention to it after I realized I would be walking the entire run if I stayed in zone 2. I actually took the damn thing off after 5 miles of slow running/walking hell. Even Katy

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-65667810310263665722006-12-21T10:13:00.000-05:002006-12-21T10:14:32.563-05:00

Marathon Christmas shopping today ... just starting, so I am not sure that I can stay within Zone 2 ;)If I do not talk to y'all beforehand, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06243074634193167654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-13871050153484188212006-12-20T17:19:00.000-05:002006-12-21T10:01:08.597-05:00

So, the end is in sight! The kids are crazy... Everyone is eating sugar... but I've got one more day, people!!! I'm SO SO SO ready for a break. I just need to survive 8 more hours... teach 3 classes, take a group of kids to lunch, watch The Road to El Dorado with my 5th period class, and I'm done! (Incidentally, we had to send home permission slips to show the road to el dorado. Apparently

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414787334178055190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-7693612636008026862006-12-20T09:58:00.000-05:002006-12-20T10:03:23.534-05:00

I discovered the joys of using flippers at a masters workout. Boy does it make you kick faster. It was awesome. Not awesome was that it removed the skin from my feet. And not just a tiny blister we are talking the top layer of skin from the front of my foot down. For treatment I decided to use “New Skin”. I’ve used this before and it really helps. What they don’t tell you is that it hurts

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-37650345665478000492006-12-20T01:12:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:43:39.493-05:00

I received my Ironman ID today in the mail. It is part of the benefits of having the Ironman Passport, which I HAD TO get (according to Ms. Kristy Marino) to improve my chances of winning the Kona Lottery. It is a very cool ID card that says Ironman ID on the front, has a nice picture of two runners as the sun is going down in the background. It has my name, my Ironman ID number and my location.

Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313063976045986606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-22046229729025834262006-12-18T20:09:00.000-05:002006-12-18T20:12:04.841-05:00

Ok, I am officially claiming myself to attend overeaters anonymous. I think that I have a medical problem. I CANNOT STOP EATING. It is getting a little out of control as non of my pants fit and I had to borrow katy's "fat" pants today AND THEY BARELY FIT. annoying. ok--Kate wants to see her GRADES to see if she is gonna earn part of a car so I have to go.

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-12384938468165219922006-12-18T18:23:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:43:39.669-05:00

Okay, I've given you all sufficient time...and Yes, one team mate in particular has done an excellent job with frequent interesting posts (Kristy), but the rest of you slackers need a kick in the pa-toot. I'm specifically calling out: Andy, Sarah, Alberto, Bevan and Lee (as of late)! Let's get with the program people. Our readership (millions strong) does not want to hear me droning on and on

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-27619651853313384082006-12-18T18:13:00.000-05:002006-12-18T18:15:38.001-05:00

Today I went to Quizno's for lunch and got my favorite salad. Chicken Cesear with extra flatbread. I got water to drink. Strange but true my total rang to $6.66. Although the salad was the devil's making, it sure tasted damn good.

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-57259407697556195032006-12-12T19:31:00.000-05:002006-12-12T19:54:18.208-05:00

Tonight after work I decided to go for a run in my neighborhood. It was warm and clear outside. Although dark, the soft glow of the street lights allowed me to run safely without killing myself by falling into a pothole or breaking my ankle on the uneven pavement. Anyway, another added bonus of running at night in my neighborhood is the chance to spy the lovely Christmas displays sprinkled

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-64748457673233864392006-12-11T20:05:00.000-05:002006-12-11T20:22:00.472-05:00

Too introspective today--sorry. Train, shop, cook, web-surf, catch-up, laugh; I figured out today if I could have an extra day of the week, I could do all the things I really want/need to do. My lack-of-training schedule has been wonderful. Except for not training. At some point, I will have to add more than my long run once a week. What a wonderful weekend I just had; my heart felt warm after

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-64692087705001198832006-12-11T18:38:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:46:01.961-05:00

Feeling a little whimiscal today. Had a nice day at work. Purchased some Christmas gifts. It always puts me in a good mood to find the perfect gift for someone I care about. Uneventful afternoon.... Then went for a run after work. Felt great, like so many things were in sync. The soundtrack to my life was playing on my IPod...one of my favorite artists, The The (essentially the great Matt

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-87382233305221717842006-12-11T10:50:00.000-05:002006-12-11T10:54:31.312-05:00

Georgia Multisports Productions recently sent out a newsletter which provided more info about a new women's race. GMP will direct a new women's triathlon at Lake Lanier Islands Resort on Sunday, June 17, 2007. This race is part of a 10- city national series that focuses on high-quality competitive women's running and multisports events. Iron Girl is owned by World Triathlon Corporation, producers

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-79093701452602156002006-11-20T14:53:00.000-05:002006-11-20T14:55:52.131-05:00

Today I swam during lunch. In all honesty I took an hour and 45 minute lunch to go swim. It was a beautiful thing and had a nice swim. Got back to work and was all jazzed up to be productive.

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-30516904932445157872006-11-17T16:41:00.000-05:002006-11-17T17:13:32.885-05:00

Today Kennesaw State University had its annual Turkey Trot "5K." I put 5K in parentheses because the race was shortened to 2.5 miles due to safety, traffic and road construction issues. I ambled down to the check-in area about 15 minutes before race start only to see a long line of people waiting for their race numbers. It had warmed up since this morning and I was overdressed. Luckily my

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-64976438749967961492006-11-17T15:17:00.000-05:002006-11-17T15:29:57.382-05:00

Ok, so not counting the 15 minutes I did on the bike for my HR testing, last night was my first night back of doing something on the bike. I say "something" b/c this freaking HR stuff I hate. I am doing it, but I want it noted that I hate it. Maybe it is because I am a very "inefficient" cyclist. I think Chris' exact words were "yeah, your body goes directly anaerobic" and then "you ride with

Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01551600756248149246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-31925422193734639792006-11-17T08:43:00.000-05:002006-11-17T09:10:52.125-05:00

The new season of Team In Training began with a kickoff last Tuesday. I'm always inspired and impressed with great people that sign up for the program. This season the events are St. Anthony's Triathlon (olympic distance) and Wildflower (olympic and half ironman). I was very happy to see alot of familiar faces from seasons past, some new folks that have done tris but not with TNT, and a army

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-62082389463570611562006-11-17T08:29:00.000-05:002006-11-17T08:32:27.328-05:00

Hey All,Scott Rigsby was interviewed by Daryn Kagan recently. It's a really nice interview that shows Scott running along Columns Drive. Lee and I were there when they were filming, so its really surreal to see the footage. Scott is very well spoken and inspirational. Check it out at:http://www.darynkagan.com/index.html

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-16499406640403217702006-11-15T09:36:00.000-05:002006-11-15T10:13:55.658-05:00

Last night I was at MVAC doing my gruesome pyramid swim when I met a fellow female triathlete named Kelli. She was very sweet and enthusiastic. We exchanged stories about local races and our respective seasons and goals for 2007. She had done the Acworth Women's Tri as well as Peachtree City and a relay at the Florida Challenge in Clermont. She told me that she had heard that Georgia

TriBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430527974564868772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-31748587782239927652006-11-15T08:43:00.001-05:002006-11-15T09:40:08.593-05:00

I think the most under rated piece of training equipment is the ziplock bag.  Its astounding how many I go thru.  My favorite is the snack size.  I guess its my anal retentive streak showing thru.Here's a couple uses: Rainproof ipod/cellphone case Transition bag organization.  Dry clothes in one, wet clothes in another.  Store watch and heart rate monitor strap. Premeasured powdered sports

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-56152074009977138142006-11-14T21:27:00.000-05:002006-11-15T08:28:39.157-05:00

Allright, so my training calendar suggesting yoga. Yoga is not at all what I think it should be. I think Yoga should be stretching and the like. not balancing and holding weird positions that I never get into in normal life. It's significantly more work than I would have liked. They say it's relaxing, Let me tell you something folks there is nothing relaxing about it. Except for the last 5

jimmyflickflackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15435484507135974820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-81024926440064254452006-11-14T05:44:00.000-05:002006-11-15T09:40:41.563-05:00

Went to the pool last night for my pyramid workout. Never had a more annoying swim due to others. Am I just too easy to annoy? In no particular order here they are:1. The pool is packed from swim team practice. Only 3 lanes available for lap swim. Lane sharing is not my favorite thing to do.2. Guy swimming with a bucket and fins. He was doing kick drills with it for like 45 minutes. He

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-43217164888803641302006-11-13T13:15:00.001-05:002006-11-15T09:41:00.085-05:00

Woo Hoo! You can do it! Originally uploaded by lamlicke. The team went down to Panama City to watch Ironman Floriday last Saturday (11/4/06). We had a great time, watched all Atlanta peeps finish, and several of the team signed up for Ironman Florida 2007.

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2093347.post-1163439982264319942006-11-13T12:45:00.000-05:002006-11-13T12:44:29.922-05:00

Welcome to my (and others) journey thru triathlon, friends, life, etc..

Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08929006277516914837noreply@blogger.com0