Sometimes I’m in a very chipper mood when I approach the finish line. Not always. Sometimes. The past few races I have, despite one being incredibly hot and the other a DNF (I was able… Read More »Don’t let a girl beat you and please lock portapotty doors
It was the one race the kids could actually attend. The one race with all logistics aligned for competition, tear-down, visiting friends, seeing family…and the one race when my bike decided enough was enough. 5… Read More »Don’t throw the squeaky bike in the woods
During the 70.3 race last month, I sprained my ankle. Self-diagnosed as a sprain. I’m going to blame the tall stack height of my carbon race shoes, and the unnecessary amount of 90 degree turns… Read More »It’s possible I’ve become dramatic in my old age
My kids always want to come to my races. I would love to have them there! But there’s so many logistics that make it too difficult. Either the race is an early start and I… Read More »Kids Tri Hard
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!” 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
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
Last year I saw a cow give birth, freaked out, and called the farmer. Because – James Herriott. This year I knew better. But I didn’t know enough NOT to stop and watch while I… Read More »A note on animal husbandry and elevators
There’s an endless supply of material for this bit. Admittedly not all happens at dinner, but it does happen ’round the table. L: My nose is a pond.Me: Your nose is a pond?L: Yes. Because… Read More »Heard ’round the dinner table, again
The first thing you need to know, is that Dave was not there. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go read this recap from Lake Anna a few weeks ago. The second thing… Read More »Smith Mtn Lake Race Recap
I have a swim buddy, Kevin. I have gotten so much faster swimming with him because he’s so much faster than me. He’s also really good at swimming math. He used to be a coach,… Read More »If he swims a 1:15 and she swims a 1:25, who is the squirrel?
The prairie dress dilemma was resolved. I really left you hanging with that! I did have lunch at school, I did sit at the same table as her, we did receive many compliments on her… Read More »Lake Anna race rundown: in which I recap the race and literally get rundown by an opponent
The first race of the season is so important and so awful. It’s that first chance to shake out the cobwebs and remember how to do things. It’s funny the stuff I forget. Last year… Read More »One week until race day! And a moral dilemma regarding prairie dresses
Picture, if you will, a young married couple. They have one baby, a 6 week old little girl. It’s Saturday night and they are headed out for one of the biggest milestones (minus wedding and… Read More »Marriage, minivans, and marred perfection
You might recall the unfortunate incident of previous riding attempts with Hubs. Not great. But we decided to give it another whirl. Because that’s how marriage works. We had an unexpectedly beautiful day in March.… Read More »Dances with wolves turns to biking with beasts
I recently created a tutorial video for a work assignment and learned that editing is incredibly fun. I have very high hopes to do more of it. The first step will be acquiring a camera… Read More »Draggin’ elbows
Those of you who are Dave Matthews fans will recognize those words. Besides a great song, it’s also a phrase that came up in a conversation I had with my coach. (My coach’s name is… Read More »The space between
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
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!
This summer I competed in the USA Triathlon Nationals. It was held in Milwaukee at the same time as a Professional Triathlon Organization (PTO) race. Such a cool experience. Nationals was awesome, roughly 4300 athletes… Read More »PTO Milwaukee Race