Francie Van Wirkus

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It’s About Time: Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

By francievw May 31, 2018 Blog, Tumblr
It’s About Time: Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

“You need an entirely new race experience. Just do it.” “But–” “Don’t text or call until you can show me a receipt that you bought the race entry.” “Huhhh.” A…

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I Said What I Meant

By francievw January 17, 2018 Blog, Tumblr
I Said What I Meant

“I’ve always wanted to write a book, but…” “I’ve always wanted to train for a marathon, but…” “I’ve always wanted to start a YouTube channel, but…” Having accomplished these things,…

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Ironman Wisconsin 2017 Race Retrospective

By francievw September 13, 2017 Blog, Tumblr
Ironman Wisconsin 2017 Race Retrospective

Short story: I didn’t compete this year, due to a stress fracture in my left foot. This blog shares what I’ve learned. Longer story: My current completed Ironman record of…

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That Moment

By francievw July 12, 2017 Blog, Tumblr
That Moment

Racing Ironman Triathlon has its share of challenges. The greatest ones are those I call Ironman Moments. When it’s incredibly difficult to continue on even one step more. When there are…

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Ironman Arizona Retrospective

By francievw January 1, 2016 Blog, Tumblr
Ironman Arizona Retrospective

I wasn’t going to write a retrospective for Ironman Arizona. Why bother, when I didn’t compete in it? Why go back to that dark place that I’ve worked so hard…

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Freedom Friday!

By francievw January 1, 2016 Blog, Tumblr
Freedom Friday!
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Race Retrospective: Silverman 70.3

By francievw October 9, 2015 Blog, Tumblr
Race Retrospective: Silverman 70.3

I needed challenge and a change of Ironman race pace. Loyal readers might be saying, hey, didn’t you do that when you raced Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens in August? Yes. Consider…

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Confident Teams Make Confident Customers

By francievw September 7, 2015 Blog, Tumblr
Confident Teams Make Confident Customers

My youngest daughter and I were in the Sea/Tac airport, getting ready for our Southwest Airlines flight home to Milwaukee.  We had a great vacation, and I an adventurous time…

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Great Expectations: 2015 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Retrospective

By francievw August 20, 2015 Blog, Tumblr
Great Expectations: 2015 Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens Retrospective

Ever have big expectations of a place you plan to travel to, and you were disappointed? Maybe the pictures of the resort weren’t quite reality. How about a race that…

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Freedom Friday!

By francievw June 19, 2015 Blog, Tumblr
Freedom Friday!
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