Soup du Jour Vlog Hop: Iron Girl Essentials

by Denise // 20 September, 2013 // Comments off

I’ve spent months to physically prepare for Iron Girl Triathlon Clermont. Now, it’s time to mentally prepare. For me that means packing items that I will need for race day. Obviously, for a triathlon, you need your bike, your helmet,... Continue reading →

Soup du Jour Vlog: Labor Day Plans

by Denise // 29 August, 2013 // Comments off

What are your Labor Day plans? Kicking it in the pool or kicking back by the pool? Continue reading →

Chaotic Coteeman 2012

by Denise // 12 August, 2012 // Comments off

On the morning of the tri, I was nervous and anxious, but it didn’t consume me. I felt the same level of nervousness I experience before any race. I trained as much as I could, although I wish I had... Continue reading →

Random Tuesday Thoughts about Swimming Stupid, Overcoming Fears and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 10 July, 2012 // Comments off

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 →

Juneathon 2012 – Day 4

by Denise // 4 June, 2012 // Comments off

Today, I began triathlon training. I ran 1.59 miles to my community pool, swam 6 laps and then ran another 1.51 miles back home. 3.1 miles Time 29:27 Ave Pace 9:31 Max Pace 7:39 Although I did really well on... Continue reading →

It’s Fun to Stay at the YMCA

by Denise // 9 June, 2011 // Comments off

For three summers now, I’ve enrolled my children in the YMCA’s Splash program, which offers free swim lessons sponsored in part by The Katelyn Foundation. Not only is the price right for these swim lessons, but this wonderful refresher course... Continue reading →

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