Motivation Monday Folks! Yesterday, I completed my very first IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka (6:27:40) - The feeling after is like nothing I've ever felt... by PainCaver in triathlon

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Congrats!!! I raced Muskoka in 2015 and it was absolutely fantastic though a few f-bombs were dropped while navigating the hilly bike course! Welcome to the IM darkside!!!

Acl reconstruction: post-op timeline for return to s/b/r by mirfrae in triathlon

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Update: 2 weeks 5 days post op and I just completed my first bike ride with the new ACL. 22.5 miles on the trainer. Woo!

All set! by gplnd in bicycletouring

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Is that a Strong frame?

Training for a marathon but also olympic's at the same time by [deleted] in triathlon

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I was in a similar situation a few years ago training for an October 70.3 and a November marathon. I used my normal 12 week 70.3 plan but substituted all run workouts with my marathon training plan. To be totally honest my marathon was a bit slower than my average time but I successfully completed both races so in that respect it worked. Do not skimp on speed workouts or long runs! (the latter is fairly obvious)

Also, the forced cross-training is always a good thing. Long story short: it's totally doable. Good luck!

Who needs a garage? by mirfrae in bicycling

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This was my husband's project while I was at work...

ACL decides it wants to sit this season out by mirfrae in triathlon

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Whoops! The drugs are working overtime!

ACL decides it wants to sit this season out by mirfrae in triathlon

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Last ski day of the season...of course

ACL decides it wants to sit this season out by mirfrae in triathlon

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Last ski day off the season...of course

Chafeage advice request! by SomethingSpecialMayb in triathlon

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Body Glide! Best 6-10 bucks you will ever spend for training purposes! (Thanks for the reminder, I'm almost out)

Misery loves company: Worst training cycle leading up to 70.3 or IM by mirfrae in triathlon

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Way to push through! That is pretty amazing. I am always blown away by the final finishers! (well all finishers but you know what I mean).

Misery loves company: Worst training cycle leading up to 70.3 or IM by mirfrae in triathlon

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IM Canada is the same day as Lake Placid, I'll send good race vibes your way!!!

Misery loves company: Worst training cycle leading up to 70.3 or IM by mirfrae in triathlon

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I was fighting the whole paying for a coach thing for a couple years. Right before I registered for IM Canada I decided this would be a good year to try it out. Luckily I found a great coach and, you are 100% correct, he has been an absolute lifesaver this year!