MusselMan Race Report - 7-15-12
When I completed the Musselman in July, 2006 it was a personal feat of determination. It was a challenging day and I finally crossed the finish line in 8:15:14. Coming back for the event in 2012, I had a whole new approach. First, I respect the terrain and also have been living in upstate NY for nearly 4 years so I am also training under similar conditions. Second, I wasn't looking to have an incredible time (though breaking 7 hours would have been nice). My body is much different than it was 6 years ago, mostly because I am still working my way back from having a baby 6 months ago. My first half iron after Elise was the New Orleans 70.3 when she was 13 months old. I can honestly say that I trained less in that year than I did in the 5 months leading up to Musselman. I have a steady string of at least 3 workouts per week, with most weeks netting me 4-6. For that, I am proud. It's tough being a working mom and trying to f...