Leaves of three I cannot see
Apparently poison ivy is also a singer…
ironman
Aerodynamic testing on a budget
The science of speed
Losing a little steam
A slight shift in focus
A new sponsor brings some hasty self-reflection
A new triathlon sponsor
Nemesis
A nemesis is someone or something that is a persistent rival, opponent, or source of downfall—often one that seems destined to challenge or defeat you repeatedly. It carries a sense of long-standing rivalry or inevitable conflict. -chatGPT 2025
Every good story starts with a friend saying “hey I’ve got an idea”
The origin story of the 50k trail race
Eenie, meenie, catch a rooster by the toe
The difference being that he will holler, but we must not let him go
Black clouds and searing heat
In which I summarize how product reviews and triathlon are forever intertwined…
Shoes in the bin and lights on the road, it was a good Saturday
kinetic multisports
Queen of the mountain by day, rescuer of bunnies by night
QOM is a well known achievement. In the cycling world. For those who use the app, Strava. Okay, maybe not that many people. To explain. When you go for a ride outside, you can record… Read More »Queen of the mountain by day, rescuer of bunnies by night
If you think you know what a boondoggle is, think again
The term ‘boondoggle’ was first introduced to me when I was 22 years old. I know, how did I make it so far in life? Then I lived some years and some trips that I… Read More »If you think you know what a boondoggle is, think again
Gator got your tongue?
The cast has been removed! This is really great news. However, I don’t know how it’s possible but his arm smells worse without the rancid thing. This type of break is susceptible to re-break. Like,… Read More »Gator got your tongue?
Another unexpected friend
I mentioned I had another story about a competitor in the Eagleman race from a few weeks back. During the bike leg I was caught in a leapfrog situation with 2 men and a woman.… Read More »Another unexpected friend
Steven saves the day
“Steven!” We shouted from the starting corral. There was 3 minutes until the start cannon would go off and two IronMan employees were huddled comparing pieces of paper, neither looked up. “STEVEN!” This time, we… Read More »Steven saves the day
Eagleman 70.3
A friend recently said this to me and I replied, “that’s a really cool quote, where is it from?”“…the Bible…..”I probably should have known that. Especially because we were in Bible study at the time.It’s… Read More »Eagleman 70.3
This day will not be gentle
Wow!! Thank you so much for all the support! I definitely felt the energy when I took on this race and loved knowing so many people were tracking me and keeping me accountable. Prior to… Read More »This day will not be gentle
Ladies and gentlemen, you are now in the hands of the starters
That’s what they always say before a race. It’s kind of inspiring, but kind of intimidating. Here we go! https://www.ironman.com/app-tracking-information Bike course: Run course: Let’s be real, nobody cares about the swim course. But for… Read More »Ladies and gentlemen, you are now in the hands of the starters
I’m racing tomorrow!
As you’re reading this, I’m preparing for my first ever half ironman. I race tomorrow, 10/21 in North Carolina. You should track me! You have to download the IronMan app and then look for the… Read More »I’m racing tomorrow!