Author: lavagal

Hawaii Kai wife and mom. Melanoma Stage 3a Cancer survivor. English Language Arts teacher, English Learners Coordinator, and Paraprofessional Tutor. Super sub teacher. Dormant triathlete. Road cyclist and Masters swimmer. Gardener. Mrs. Fixit. Random dancer. Music Curator. A teenager trapped in an aging body. Did you know 60 is the new 40? It is.

2014 Honu Ironman 70.3: Racing Against My Own Demons


No matter how well you train, if your body doesn’t respond, react or deliver as expected on race day there really isn’t much you can do about it. It was perplexing for me. Throughout the race my body was not responding to my directions. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong, except that I worked so… Continue reading 2014 Honu Ironman 70.3: Racing Against My Own Demons