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Week 5: Race Prep Brings on the Nerves

Posted on October 12, 2019 by camckenna

All was well. The house, quiet. Lights, dark. Bed, cozy and warm. Alarm snoozed.  Out of the darkness: “Next week this time, you’ll be heading to Boston.” I blinked. Crap. In my mind, HOCR was nine days away, but I … Continue reading →

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Bi a Tri: Disaster & Redemption

Posted on March 24, 2019 by camckenna

A triathlon is so far out of my wheelhouse, I started feeling a bit nervous last night because I had no idea what to expect. I’m competitive, so naturally I wanted to do well. But with zero experience at swimming … Continue reading →

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Civil War

Posted on January 26, 2013 by camckenna

First a gorgeous golden full moon and then we spin around to a molten sunrise.  From this morning’s row:   The Civil War My brain and my body have entered into a duel.  I’m not sure who’s winning. See, all … Continue reading →

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The Inner Voice

Posted on August 20, 2012 by camckenna

“Your mind will give up before your body does.” I can’t find the correct attribution, but I know I heard it while watching the Olympics in a segment about the long distance runners.   It’s one of two quotes I … Continue reading →

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