Training Daze

Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates

Blog Categories

Blog Archive

Recent Posts

10 hours down, miles to go

10 hours down, miles to go

When I finally finished the bike it was a bit over 8 hours. I was both elated and a bit disappointed. Never in my wildest imagination did I think the bike would take that long. The headwind on 117 was really tough for me.  It wasn’t that I was crushed emotionally or...

Rolling, rolling, rolling…RAW hide!

Rolling, rolling, rolling…RAW hide!

I was the most nervous about the bike leg, for many reasons. Here they are, in no particular order: -It’s long! -I could get a flat. -Something could happen to my chain. -It’s long! -It is a very hilly course. -It’s long! I think you get the picture. My goal, with the...

What A Day, What A Gift

What A Day, What A Gift

As I left to line up for the swim, Leland’s final words to me were, “Run YOUR race.” I thought of this as the gun went off for the 7th and final wave of over 200 women. My strategy for starting the swim is to start out slowly; keep my heart rate low and let my legs...

About Me

Lynne Tapper

I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Blog Categories

Blog Archive

Recent Posts

What size are you? A 33-gallon or a 45-gallon?

The little things have made this a tough process for Lynne.  Sleeping on her side, wearing a t-shirt, standing or walking for long periods of time are either impossible or incredibly uncomfortable.  Bathing is also off-limits until she heals.  But, sometimes a shower...

home sweet home

I woke up to a beautiful sunny day in Manhattan and by Noon I was back in what looks like a war-torn West Hartford.  Thankfully the weather is warm and power is being restored, slowly but surely.  We were informed that we had power last night (Sunday) only to wake up...

I feel yucky

I have finally resurfaced, but barely.  This recovery thing is much harder than I had thought.  We finally left the hospital around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. I rode in the front seat with a big pillow protecting my swollen, tightly bandaged chest from the seat belt.  I...

About Me

Lynne Tapper

I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.