training – Out of the Wilderness

A Triathlon Update – Unexpected Twists

I definitely didn’t predict 2025 correctly. As last year was ending, I’m sure was getting excited about an upcoming year of triathlon training and exercise. Actually, wait a second… both of those things have come true. Well, that’s pretty cool. I joined a gym and have been exercising pretty regularly. I’ve been training, too. TheContinue reading “A Triathlon Update – Unexpected Twists”

35,000 – Almost A Triathlon Story

This was supposed to be a post wrapping up the results of a sprint triathlon I participated in today. I would write about reaching (or not reaching) my goals, how each sport went, where I can improve, what was my favorite part. But as my truck crossed the 35,000 mile-mark, I was driving back 2Continue reading “35,000 – Almost A Triathlon Story”

Triathlon Training in Snow!?

Triathlon training in the winter is not fun. There, I said it. Of course, I’m so glad I joined the gym so even when Florida is getting snow– yes, you heard that right– I can do something. Although, full disclosure: It snowed on Wednesday and all I’ve done for workouts is “yoga with Adriene.” OK,Continue reading “Triathlon Training in Snow!?”

Triathlon Training – A Cycling Workout in Frigid Temperatures

At sunrise, it was downright frigid: frozen dew on the truck, breath floating in the air. Weather is probably the #1 reason I joined the gym last week so did I go to the gym for this morning’s workout? Of course not! Why would I do something so level-headed? I was determined to ride 30Continue reading “Triathlon Training – A Cycling Workout in Frigid Temperatures”

No more pool chlorine allergies!? A triathlon training update…

Until I started swimming in a pool more regularly, I had no idea my body would react the way it did to the water. A full day, sometimes multiple days, of sneezing, runny nose, and congestion. It was… the. worst. I thought it was a chlorine allergy… which turned out to be mostly false. Here’sContinue reading “No more pool chlorine allergies!? A triathlon training update…”