Last week I found out some exciting news. I have become part of a team of inspiring, tough and completely cool women as a Brand Ambassador for Coeur Sports, a recently launched women’s endurance clothing company. The line is fashion forward and gorgeous but more importantly, I immediately recognized that this is a brand [...]
Here is a list of my top 10 Favorite Races. These encompass my favorite courses, venues and overall race productions not necessarily the best performances I've had. They are ordered starting with my ALL TIME FAVORITE!1. Musselman Half Iron Geneva, NYThis race is special. The weekend festivities with multiple races all weekend and team and [...]
Conventional wisdom says in order to get closer to ones potential we MUST stay injury free. Consistent training from year to year allows the body to sustain higher training load and make progress. It's science!Yet, over the years, I've been in the habit of making mega progress towards my triathlon goals only to have all [...]
Today I missed our weekly Winter Rider Group. I did not bail because of the wet and chilly 35 degree weather. I was headed off to a 5k to try to best my turkey trot time and make my WRG buddies proud of course. The race was put on by the rotary club and headquartered [...]
So Others Might Eat Turkey Trot A family adventure. Ready to go!Hubby and Sister in LawMy Bro & Sis in Laws Really Set the Bar High on Post Race "nutrition" with an elegant menu and the best meal I've had! CheeseSaladSoupMain Course. I ate dessert too fast to pic!Jenga!We Exhausted the Dog In Law!
THE DECISION (skip reading this if you just want to get to the race itself)In August as I was coming off crutches from a broken foot, I was not sure if I should plan to do a late season short course triathlon or to just focus on the off season and come back in 2014. [...]
I was recently receiving a "biometric screening" for health insurance discounts. They recommended we fast over night and then they would run some basic medical tests one morning.I didn't think twice about downing a Pumpkin Spice Latte and dashing up the stairs first thing in the AM for testing. I didn't think my latte "counted" as [...]
I am completely inspired by this company! From everything I'm reading and understanding, Goldieblox ignites a drive in young girls (and our future woman leaders) to seek solutions to challenges, and be competent, self sufficient and innovative people.Watch the video and I bet you will be entertained. I'll provide a leap to connect this kid's [...]
Eating healthy and being disciplined is hard.. but matching your clothes to your brunch with a spring theme in winter makes it fun.
One thing being down and injured has done for me has pushed me towards taking more risks. "What?! Isn't that backwards? You broke your foot and so shouldn't you be more careful?" Is a common response. I was already super careful. However my foot injury was a freak accident in my own hallway. I might [...]