Category Archives: Massasoit

Slow & Easy Ride … my day off

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Tamara

Although it was my day off I wanted to get out a little on my bike and loosen my legs up – they were a little sore and stiff from Saturday’s practice and 22 mile ride at Freetown … met … Continue reading →

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First ride at the park after the storm: no walk in the park …

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tamara

Went to the park to ride yesterday … the outside gates were closed so I parked in the grass (with about 8 other cars) and waited for Marcy … some days I really am a “weirdo” magnet … the man … Continue reading →

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3 Mile Run & 9 Mile Ride

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tamara

We forget sometimes how much the world can hurt … it can hurt people we love, people we don’t, people caught in the middle … even people who would give just anything if they could never ever get hurt again … Continue reading →

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4 mile run, swim, and pizza with a pitcher of beer

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tamara

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them. Yesterday I attempted to get in a ride, run and swim … almost made it. Stopped for gas on the way to the park and the … Continue reading →

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10 mile ride and sushi

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tamara

Went to the park … no Marcy today … ran into friend and his kids as they finished their ride … the kids raided my water supply … dumping it all over themselves. At least they weren’t getting into my … Continue reading →

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Rode the Road … 32 miles

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Tamara

Got a lot accomplished yesterday … booked our room for the VT 50! Rooms were selling out fast and are now gone at the hotel where the race starts. Signed up for the Devils Chase 6.66 Miler in Salem on … Continue reading →

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Feel the heat …

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Tamara

My theme for today – “feel the heat” … and a first … the heat got the best of me … met Marcy at the usual time and place. She wasn’t feeling much like riding and wanted to swim … … Continue reading →

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Directionally Challenged

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Tamara

Its a well known fact among my friends that I have a pretty bad sense of direction … for the most part its simply my lack of attention … I leave the navigating to my navigator … and when necessary, … Continue reading →

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First Swim at the Lake & Short Road Ride

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tamara

It was one of those days that I really wish had a “reset” button … but we all have them. Stopped at Spark to get goggles and a swim cap then met Marcy at the park. Legs were tired from … Continue reading →

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July 4th – 21 mile MTB Ride

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tamara

Went to the park early an rode a 7 mile loop before meeting Marcy. It was pretty hot out there and lots of people were swimming in the lake. Marcy met me … just getting back from 1 1/2 weeks … Continue reading →

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