We kicked off the weekend taking Thing 2 to “Movie Night” at her school on Friday night. I went fully expecting to watch the movie with her but was informed at the door it was a drop-off affair. Score! So drop off I did. I adore my kids but an unexpected pocket of free time [Read More]
5 Free Resources to Keep New Swimmers Afloat
I’ve been pushing (and kicking and swearing) my way through learning to swim for about six weeks now. It hasn’t been easy. There’s SO much to think about all at once. Add to that the whole water panic thing and the need to come up for air and I’ve got a challenge on my hands. [Read More]
February Coffee Talk
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got some Starbucks house blend all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? I’m entertaining the thought of a fall marathon. I know this was supposed to be the year of the tri and RocknRoll fun, but friends don’t let [Read More]
Blizzard Weekend and Weird Souvenirs
The Caveman made it home from Asia finally. Ahead of the blizzard for the win. You already know about the awesome mugs he brought me. (Drinking from Xiamen today) but that’s not all he dragged through customs. We are now the proud owners of this solar-powered lucky waving cat. If he has a formal name, [Read More]
January Runfessions Linkup
It’s that time once again. Time to put it all out there to cleanse your athletic sole…I mean soul. Since I’m a multi-sport athlete, I’ll also be sharing gym- and swimfessions. Feel free to do the same. Whatever you wanna fess up to is just fine by me. Let’s get started, shall we? I forgot [Read More]
Life Lessons Learned in the Pool
Did you ever think you were a certain kind of person until something proved you were not? That’s how I feel about swimming. I thought I was patient. Until swimming showed me how impatient I can be. I thought I was calm. Until I realized I was not exhaling fully under the water then coming [Read More]
Currently: In Over My Head
I can’t let the middle of the month slip past too much more without a Current update. Books: I’m gorging on Triathlon and Swimming books. Totally immersed (get it?) in my new sport, although I feel like a total poser. Running Path: Running mileage has been intentionally low and I’ve done my share of milling. Although [Read More]
Swimming: Off the Deep End
Ever since we rang in 2015 I’ve been going on and on about trying a tri. Many of you questioned what a ‘serious, official’ swimsuit was. In my mind it’s one you’d see at the Olympics. No ruffles, skirt or plunging neckline. Definitely not the mom-kini I’ve been sporting. To purchase my first ‘serious’ [Read More]
So I Thought I Could Swim
I threw it out there the other day that 2015 would be the year of the tri for me. Well “a” tri. We’re not talking anything huge, just a tiny little sprint. When Espirit de She contacted me to be an Ambassador again this year, I figured, why not take the plunge…literally….and do the tri [Read More]
Are You Holding Yourself Back?
Total Miles Run: 24 Total Miles Biked: 15 Monday: Rest Tuesday: 4 miles+yoga Wednesday: Strength/core Thursday: 6 miles Friday: Bike 15 miles, strength/core Saturday: 4 miles easy+Swim Sunday: 10 miles+Golf This was the first official week of NYCM training with my coach. Overall it went really well. The intensity was not there, but it will [Read More]