Hello, everyone! I hope you are staying healthy and safe during the COVID pandemic. Thankfully, my little family has avoided the virus thus far. We've done our part "social distancing" and have had a lot of quality time together. It's been a tough, unusual year without my races and travel, my kids' … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Succeed with Morning Workouts
Do you have dreams of crushing a morning workout, but you're just too tired to get out of bed? Yeah, me too. I used to be a solid morning worker-outer, and I really loved the feeling of getting up and getting it DONE before the day began. It worked so well for me. It freed up more time in my day, … [Read more...]
Thankful. Giving.
Today, I'm thankful. Yes, it's that time of year - tomorrow is Thanksgiving after all. We know it because our inboxes are flooded with emails that say things like "Black Friday Starts NOW!", and "Cyber Week is HERE!". Tomorrow we'll take our day to be with family or friends or ourselves, and be … [Read more...]
It’s Fall Running Season!
Apparently we're finally going to get some fall weather in the DC area. It's been an endless summer, but I'm looking forward to fall - and most especially: fall running. There's something about the humidity being turned down a notch, and the temperatures getting down below 80 degrees, that makes … [Read more...]
When Your Year Doesn’t Go as Planned
Happy new year! It's time to kick off 2019 here in this space - it's been too long! It’s no secret that 2018 was a year of change for me. I posted this at the start of 2018: And wow, it certainly was. I never could have predicted all that 2018 would throw at me. As I've mentioned, life is … [Read more...]
Everything is a Phase…
Everything is a phase. Yesterday I was asked to give a new mom some advice, and this is what I say at those moments. Everything is a phase. It helps me realize that no hard time lasts forever, and also to savor the good phases. But it's not just about parenting or motherhood, it really holds … [Read more...]
Running/Not Running with a {Probably} Not Broken Toe
You might have encountered runners with injuries. And you may have witnessed firsthand how cranky they can get. It's a thing. I haven't really talked about it much, but this past fall I had an injury and couldn't run for a while. It happened in Kona when I was there for the IRONMAN World … [Read more...]
11 Tips for Running in the Cold
Running in the cold: with the right layering system and a few precautions, it's totally doable. And wow, it's been cold lately! In the past, we've had polar vortexes, we've had Snowmageddons, and now we've had a bomb cyclone. A bomb cyclone?! This latest new weather term is meant to scare us inside, … [Read more...]
New Year, New Goals?
The new year always offers the feeling of a fresh start, a fresh perspective. A blank canvas upon which to write a new chapter of your story. I've been reflecting on what I want my 2018 "story" to include. Last year, my fitness goals were so clear - I had IRONMAN Lake Placid 2017 etched into the … [Read more...]
Mizuno Wave Rider 21 Review
If you've read my blog before, you'll have noticed that I love trying new running shoes. I vary my shoes depending on what I'm training for, or the workout of the day - track vs. distance. But I started to notice over the past couple of year that the shoe I keep going back to for the races that … [Read more...]
The Great Bikeshare Race DC
If you're in the DC area, you've most likely encountered a bikeshare bike in the city. And you've also likely encountered the Washington Post Express newspaper. It's the smaller, free paper that the Post puts out daily, and it's full of interesting stories. Yesterday, my friends and I were the … [Read more...]
Biking on the Queen K in Kona
My trip to Kona wasn't entirely all work and no play! Fortunately, I got a chance to explore before we started our busy work days. I wanted to experience some of the famous IRONMAN World Championship race course, and it did not disappoint. In the early part of the trip, I was able to swim, run, and … [Read more...]
Just Back From the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona!
Wow, it's been quiet here, but I've had good reason. I've been a little preoccupied with the trip of a lifetime - I've been in Kona, Hawaii for the IRONMAN World Championship. No, I wasn't racing - I was working there and I had an absolutely epic 10 days! Leading up to the trip it was also a … [Read more...]
6 Single Mom Workout Tips
Being a mom makes it hard to do things for yourself. But being a single mom makes a lot of things even more challenging. Simple things like running out to the store, taking the dog for a walk, or grabbing takeout are not so simple when they involve getting three kids out the door to accompany you. … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up the Triathlon Season
So, my friends... all's been quiet here for a while. But you know me, that doesn't mean that nothing's been going on! In fact, quite the opposite. After IRONMAN Lake Placid, I had a little downtime. I took a step back from a few things and tried to spend some extra quality time with my kids, and … [Read more...]
Fueling Adventures with SToK™ Coffee
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser SToK™. All opinions are mine alone. #SToKCoffee #Cbias Anyone who knows me, knows that I love to get out there and do stuff. Yes, "do stuff" is a non-technical term for being active, going on adventures, and just … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Summer Running
Summer running - do you love it or hate it? Living in the DC area, we have heat, and we have humidity. To add to those elements, I'm trying to do as much running in hilly areas as possible to be well trained for hilly races. So my long runs incorporate the three H's: Heat Humidity Hills While I … [Read more...]
Ironman Lake Placid Pre-Race Recap
Well, I did it - I am an IRONMAN! It was an incredible experience at Ironman Lake Placid - not just the race itself, but the whole entire week. There's too much to pack into one race recap, so today I'm going to talk a bit about the pre-race lead up. Because it was pure awesomeness each … [Read more...]
It’s time… IRONMAN Lake Placid Race Week
Well, the road has been long, the journey a challenge, but the week is finally here. I've arrived in town for IRONMAN Lake Placid after a long car trip with my parents and my 11-year-old daughter yesterday. It's a week that I've been not only training for, but waiting for and anticipating a long … [Read more...]
Countdown to the Big Race
Um, well... wow. It's been a bit quiet here lately. I've never had a hiatus like this from blogging, and I suppose it's indicative of the way things have been lately. I've had to take a step back in a few areas due to some things going on in life. I had some life transitions, and all is going well … [Read more...]
Bike… Run… Cough!
To be sick and be training for a big race is not fun... Not fun at all. It doesn't matter what the race is - the stress and decisions are the same. Do I do my planned run even though I'm sick? What if I've been up all night coughing, unable to sleep? Is a rest day better for my body than … [Read more...]
Mizuno Wave Sky Running Shoe Review
I love new running shoes, it's like an addiction. A healthy addiction, though, right? Once I find something I like, I try to stick with that running shoe for long runs, but rotate with different shoes for the regular weekly runs. I don't often incorporate new shoes into my long runs unless I really … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated Throughout the Busy Day
I realized something recently - I'm not always the best at staying hydrated throughout the busy day. It's one thing to hydrate before, during, and after my workouts. But the best practice is to hydrate continually throughout the day. I go through phases - drinking water like a champ for days on end, … [Read more...]
The Life and Times of the Busy Mom Triathlete
Life. It's been interesting and exciting. It's never dull. And I've never been so quiet here but I just had to step back for a week or two to regroup and get caught up on things. After my business trip to Russia, I thought I'd get back on track with workouts and start rocking life again. And I … [Read more...]
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