Yesterday marked the one month countdown until my first sprint triathlon of 2024, which will only be my fourth ever! My first sprint tri was April 8th, 2023 so I guess my rookie year is ending in a few days. I still remember that first one like it was yesterday with all the splashing andContinue reading “My First Sprint Triathlon of the Year is a Month Away!”
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Running On Empty, Living For More
Some of my best ideas and thoughts come when I put on my running shoes and hit the pavement. Sometimes I even run in the rain. I’m not insightful enough to discern what it is that makes running such a purifying experience, but I love that it’s not just a physical workout. I recently watchedContinue reading “Running On Empty, Living For More”
Dying On That Hill – A Cycling Training Update
Knock on wood, I haven’t gone over the handlebars… yet! There’s a neighborhood in Tallahassee where I love to ride my Trek road bike. Light traffic and any drivers that pass by usually give a lot of space between themselves and me (thank you Killearn Estates folks!). It has long roads featuring a good mixContinue reading “Dying On That Hill – A Cycling Training Update”
The Only Suit I Own is a Wetsuit – Sprint Triathlon Update
I have officially completed one sprint triathlon. I wrote about it here. I thought about using words like successfully, happily, speedily… but went with “officially” because of the way I started the race, I hardly want to remember it at all. That is, except to always remember how embarrassing my swim portion went. It wasContinue reading “The Only Suit I Own is a Wetsuit – Sprint Triathlon Update”
Exercise goals for 2020, nearing the finish line
One of my goals for this year in regards to exercise is to run 250 miles and walk 250 miles. There are just over 2 months left and I’ll admit there were days I wasn’t sure I could do it. Today I feel good but with a bit of concern because here in Nashville it’sContinue reading “Exercise goals for 2020, nearing the finish line”
Out of the Wilderness 