Last weekend I had my first race of the season, it was Olympic distance: 1750m swim, 26 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. I love racing. Even thinking about it gives me butterflies. It’s always good… Read More »An ambulance, a jet ski, and some rage
I can’t tell you how many triathletes I’ve heard say, “I hate swimming, but it’s part of the sport.” Why do we hate swimming? I started out that way too and one day decided I… Read More »What is it about swimming?
The only rule our husbands gave us: don’t get kidnapped. I went to Mexico with my sister, she won a trip through her work with Beachbody because she works super hard and has achieved so… Read More »There’s only one rule about Mexico
I don’t do great with new technology. This is a bit of a paradox as I’m an engineer and that’s sort of my field of employment. But there’s just something about learning new systems and… Read More »Beepin’ bikes
I just watched the most amazing thing. Did you know there are Paratriathlons? You’re probably thinking, duh there are all sorts of parasports. I mean, I knew this, I know there are Paralympic competitions so… Read More »Dare2tri
[Part 2] [Just to recap: I finally met Mitzi S in the locker room, the showdown is about to begin] This woman is competitive. Don’t be fooled! She’s the wife of a pastor, she’ll talk… Read More »Mitzi S Continued
[Part 1] Ahhh…. Mitzi S. Sigh. Where do I even begin? Well, I suppose the story starts around January 1st, when I signed up for a swim challenge at the YMCA. I love my Y, for all… Read More »Who is Mitzi S?
“You are not surprised at the force of the storm” -Rainer Maria Rilke When you hear “professional athlete” where does your mind go? I think of LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre to… Read More »You are the storm