Comeback Kid
Guess what I did on Friday morning? I rode my bike. Now, that may not seem like a big deal to some, but when you crash your bike to avoid being hit by a car and crack ribs in the... Continue reading →
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Random Tuesday Thoughts about Swimming Stupid, Overcoming Fears and Track Tuesday
This is one crazy busy week as I prepare for my youngest daughter’s birthday party this weekend. Striders assemble! I mean…Avengers assemble! See, I’m completely lost over here. There’s only a month left until the Chaotic Coteeman Triathlon sprint and... Continue reading →
Tips to Tri
Suncoast Running hosted an informative Tri Night on Tuesday evening for anyone considering competing in a triathlon this season. All levels of triahtletes were welcomed, so I dragged my clumsy ass self to the workshop. That night, I took away... Continue reading →
I’m Tri-ing
I want to be this woman again. I want to get over my fear of crashing or falling off my bike and get back on it again this year. I want to compete in at least one triathlon this summer.... Continue reading →
Our Looney Longleaf
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 →
A Fortnight
“So you really hurt yourself, didn’t you?” Tiffany asked me the other evening. “It has to be bad, because I know you. You’re a shake-it-off kind-of-gal. I’ve seen you run through some pretty bad pains. You rest and then you’re... Continue reading →