I’m really enjoying the improvement I’m experiencing with swimming whether it’s in a pool, lake, or the ocean. The only downside so far, well there might be two… but the first is that my right shoulder hurts a little. I think it’s just inflammation so I’m monitoring that. The other downside is that I’m notContinue reading “Open Water Swim – Gulf of Mexico”
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend…
This holiday is about remembering the men and women who have given their lives for the freedom we enjoy every day in America. I hope we’re all able to pause even just for a second to think about what that means and then at the same time, not take for granted being able to beContinue reading “Happy Memorial Day Weekend…”
Beach Runs are for the Birds!
I’m on a weekend vacation enjoying the sand, salt, and seagulls of the Florida gulf coast and since I’ve become obsessed with almost everything about triathlons, I’ve planned 2 beach runs and 2 open water swims while I’m here. Those are great plans in theory but it’s always harder to actually do the things thanContinue reading “Beach Runs are for the Birds!”
Triathlon Training: When Plans Change
I should’ve guessed that during a week where one of my nieces got married and less than 24 hours later another niece graduated high school, my training schedule would probably change. A glimpse into the first draft of the calendar for that week: a couple of long runs, 2 open water swims, an outdoor workout,Continue reading “Triathlon Training: When Plans Change”
Crawfish as far as the eye can see…
It was a few weeks ago that there was a big storm in the area. Trees came down. Lakes overflowed. And as a result in the weeks following, crawfish were everywhere. I can’t speak for the whole city but throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas they could be seen walking through yards, crossing roads, andContinue reading “Crawfish as far as the eye can see…”
Out of the Wilderness 