Category Archives: Nationals

AGNC 2013: Think Local to Race Global

Posted on August 23, 2013 by garmin_girl

Most athletes will freak themselves out thinking about this as a big, national event. So don’t do that. Pretend it’s just another local race. Execute what you are capable of on your best day locally and you’ll have a great … Continue reading →

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Nationals 2013: Sometimes You Gotta Lose to Win

Posted on August 11, 2013 by garmin_girl

I just qualified for Team USA at the Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee, but lost my $400 Garmin in the process. I guess “they” are right when they say winning comes at a cost, but I am so giddy about representing the … Continue reading →

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Two Thumbs Up For Milwaukee

Posted on August 9, 2013 by garmin_girl

Truth be told I wasn’t sure how this whole Nationals-in-Milwaukee thang was going to work out. I was more than a little spoiled by the whole Nationals-in-Burlington-Vermont thang for two years, and Viper and I were pretty sure we wouldn’t fit in, … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Water Row!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by garmin_girl

As you’ve probably heard through the grapevine (and by that I mean Daughter #1’s Facebook postings and text messages), Skerritt and I took a tumble yesterday. Yes, it was of the high-speed, clipped in variety. Yes, I am fine. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Farewell Maverick?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by garmin_girl

It seemed silly to schedule a bike fitting at Husam Sahin’s boutique shop in Concord, Mass. After all, I already possessed the perfect bike— a 54 cm Cannondale SIX. The SIX streaks across the frame as if the bike smeared … Continue reading →

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National Championships: Ran My Own Race

Posted on August 23, 2011 by garmin_girl

Kristin Armstrong, I owe you an apology. I had written you off as a great big wuss–a skirt, even–when I read in Mile Markers that your favorite saying is “run your own race.” Competitive me didn’t “get” it; you sounded … Continue reading →

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Age Group National Championships 2011 F 40-44 Results

Posted on August 23, 2011 by garmin_girl

The below results are from the official results page of the 2011 Age Group National Championships. Before each athlete’s name I’ve listed their three “places”: Division/Gender/Overall. To put these numbers into context, the race field consisted of: – 108    female athletes ages 40-44 … Continue reading →

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Do I Dare to *Not* Compare?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by garmin_girl

Gas-station prices. Job offers. The Red Sox/Yankees rivalry circa 2004 versus 2011. We humans love to compare. Triathletes get all sorts of opportunities to flex our comparative muscles. We compare training plans and racing calendars. We compare our performances race … Continue reading →

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Open Letter of Apology to My Aerobars

Posted on August 10, 2011 by garmin_girl

Oh, aerobars of mine, will you ever forgive me? You caught me red-handed, shopping for your replacement this weekend. I am so very ashamed. The snake that led me astray is a vision of beauty called the Vision Aero Drink … Continue reading →

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Lifting My Speed

Posted on August 6, 2011 by garmin_girl

It has come to my attention that casual observers think we athletes eat nails for breakfast. This cracks me up. In reality, sneak a peek beneath our Under Armour (figuratively, people) and you’ll see super-soft, vulnerable underbellies. Apply a little elbow … Continue reading →

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