Posted on January 30, 2012 by maryeggers
Every now and then that desire to do another Ironman creeps in. The plan was for my seventh to be at Ironman Canada in 2013. There is a group of us going. Ironman Canada is my dream race. But every so often as I am riding on the trainer or running on these … until [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2012 by maryeggers
Before we begin a GIANT SHOUT OUT TO…….. Professional triathlete and QT2 Systems Coach Doug MacLean…… for choosing Teens Living With Cancer as his charity of choice for his swim challenge!!!! He will be donating $100 to our awesome group of kids. Here is a video with some of these kids…….. I want you to know [...]
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Posted on January 26, 2012 by maryeggers
Last night was not easy. It was hard. There were tears.I knew there was going to be. Our Teens Living With Cancer Fitness Program kicked off on my birthday of all days. And what better way to finish a wonderful birthday. Now… because we are a research study and for other obvious reasons (HIPPA…. just [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2012 by maryeggers
Today is my birthday, and I declare it a national holiday! Go ahead, take the day off of work. Shoot me an email and I will write you an excuse (then I will even come and help you pack up your desk when you get fired. I am nice like that). How will I spend [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2012 by maryeggers
Don’t forget this Sunday we’ve for a FREE webinar presented to you by QT2 and Score This!!!! Swimming: Get the basics. We will review everything you need to know about a swim program, from stroke assessment, to pool equipment to open water swimming! Sunday Jan 29th at 8pm. FREE Cick here to register! SPACE IS LIMITED!
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Posted on January 23, 2012 by maryeggers
On Wednesday I am turning 38. Wow. I can’t believe I ill be 38. I remember being 28, and having a 1 year old (in triathlon world, that was equivalent to being a teenage mom!). I have always found reasons to celebrate things and get excited about things and for that reason I have always [...]
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Posted on January 20, 2012 by maryeggers
FREE Triathlon Clinics! Just a reminder that our Berts Bikes triathlon series clinics begin this Saturday, January 21st beginning at 2pm, at the Henrietta location. Our topic this week is “2012, planning your season”. Curt and I will cover the basics of periodization, how to gauge your training, how to incorporate weight training, etc. This will apply to [...]
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Posted on January 19, 2012 by maryeggers
If you know me, you know I love a good little challenge. So far this winter Wheeler has been my challenge victim. I have been busy perfecting my 50 kick and smack talking the bejeezus out of him (translated: annoying the sh*t out of him —> part of the mental game) Then I noticed a little [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2012 by maryeggers
Don’t forget…… this Saturday begins our FREE triathlon training clinic series at Berts Bikes, click here for the full schedule, notice we have clinics happening in both Rochester and Buffalo stores! This Saturday Jan 21st, 2pm “Planning your training for 2012″. We will walk through the basics of periodization in setting up a season. Whether you [...]
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Posted on January 16, 2012 by maryeggers
Welcome to swim week!!!!! Last week we chatted about nutrition, this week we will focus on swimming and what you can do to help you become your fastest self in the water. Before I forget: Trainer Thursday’s this week at Bert’s Bikes! FREE 6:30 pm, we will work on some tempo and one-legged drills and the [...]
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