Gasparilla Half Marathon Recap

by Denise // 28 February, 2011 // Comments off

The start of the race was pretty warm (close to 60 degrees), but the energy and excitement of all the runners made the event even hotter. Perhaps I’ve been out the half marathon loop for awhile but I don’t remember... Continue reading →

Move Over Venus and Serena

by Denise // 14 May, 2010 // Comments off

For about three months now, Allana and Emmalynn have been taking tennis lessons and they are throughly enjoying it. They’re such naturals at the sport! Coach Ty makes the class fun by playing games to teach techniques... Continue reading →

Our Looney Longleaf

by Denise // 22 October, 2009 // Comments off

Having always wanted to compete in a long distance triathlon relay, my friends and I assembled our relay team months ago for Sunday’s Longleaf International Relay (0.9 mile swim, 23 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). Allan, our swimmer, swam miles each... Continue reading →

I Didn’t Tri

by Denise // 8 August, 2009 // Comments off

I haven’t run since last Friday. Every day, I wake up and evaluate my rib situation. There’s been some improvement, but still some tenderness. Occasionally, when I sneeze or cough, I’ll feel tightness in my side. Oddly, driving my car... Continue reading →

Bruised Body and Spirit

by Denise // 31 July, 2009 // Comments off

This week has been a terrible week for training. My DH changed his schedule around and started leaving for work earlier a couple times a week. That combined with my laziness and the heat has made it way too easy... Continue reading →

Finding My Courage (But If I Only Had a Brain)

by Denise // 9 July, 2009 // Comments off

A few months ago, I registered for a local triathlon, Faces of Courage, but even with the date of this triathlon drawing closer and closer, I have been avoiding my bike. If you are a loyal reader, you will remember... Continue reading →

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