Category Archives: Triathlon & Other Events

My Momma said I was fat… I started running to lose weight and get active. These are my tails.

Kona Race Report

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I don’t typically write race reports, but when you are on the most storied course in triathlon you should.  This race is filled with history, tradition, and amazing feats of endurance.  I was that kid who saw ABC’s Wide World … Continue reading →

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Hound Dog

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Don’t let a story of a cute hound dog fool you, the Hound Dog Half Marathon is a tough race. To be fair, the half marathon course is more down hill than up hill. The course is adorned with beautiful … Continue reading →

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Mountain Mist

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Endurance is defined as, “the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way”. This past weekend, I completed Mountain Mist 50K. I have heard competitors say it is the hardest event they have … Continue reading →

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Another Ironman

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

When I signed up for both Ironman Chattanooga & Ironman Florida I had every intention on spending a majority of my time training so I could be at the top of my game for both events. That wasn’t the case, … Continue reading →

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Ironman Chatty Take 2

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

At first, when sitting down to write my obligatory race report, I couldn’t put words down on paper. I was not only physically exhausted but mentally exhausted. The whole year leading up to Ironman Chattanooga was an exercise of endurance, … Continue reading →

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Purple Bib

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Ruth Marie Oliver

The last 80.9% of the Dopey Challenge would take me through all of Walt Disney World’s theme parks – over 39.3 miles. I ran a half marathon on Saturday and then a marathon on Sunday. The final two races were … Continue reading →

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Running Stinks

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Have you ever wanted to be a super hero?  Well, I have!  Unfortunately, if asked for super powers, I would ask to spell every word correctly and run a six minute marathon pace.  These are my choices because I can’t … Continue reading →

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Four Triathlons in 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

As I sit on my couch watching Rudolph on CBS, I don’t feel like a good triathlete.  However, much of this year has been devoted to training for one specific triathlon.  So how could I continue the theme of Mount … Continue reading →

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The Ragnar Effect

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

This weekend I had the pleasure of joining eleven other athletes to run from Chattanooga to Nashville for the third straight year.  There is something about the relay experience that is unique and special.  To say the experience is simply … Continue reading →

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144.6

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I have spent the last year training, and now that the long day of the race has come and gone, I have had time to reflect.  I have read a lot of race reports and seen hundreds of Facebook or … Continue reading →

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Triathlon

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In the last twelve months I have completed three sprint triathlons, three olympic triathlons and three half Ironman distance triathlons.  Next Sunday, I will run my first full Ironman distance triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  I have been asked: Are you … Continue reading →

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32.6 Mile Challenge

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

The multi-sport season officially started for me with the Heel and Crank Duathlon in Mooresville, Alabama.  It is hands down the best location for a spring race in all of North Alabama. The race is centered on the old Brick … Continue reading →

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