Turkey Trot 5k Race Report

Last year I ran a local 10k Turkey Trot, and it was such a great way to kick off Thanksgiving Day. When we decided to visit my family in Pennsylvania this year, I… Continue reading →

Beyond Comfort

My fastest half marathon time stands stalwartly at 2:14:13. It was my very first half back in the days before Garmins were commonplace. When your Timex could give you an idea of your… Continue reading →

Ironman 70.3 Augusta Race Report

I’ve somewhat gotten away from doing typical race reports. But I think this one deserves its very own report. I don’t want to forget any of the amazing details. I also foresee some… Continue reading →

Slow Dissolve

Last week I sat down and took a look at some numbers. Miles. Hours. Time I’ve spent away from my family and alone swimming, biking, and running since June when half-ironman training officially… Continue reading →

100 Days

There are now less than 100 days to Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Somehow in 100 days, I will find the strength to swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles. In quick… Continue reading →

Ill-equipped

I once read this memoir: Ill-equipped for a Life of Sex. I remember the day I bought it, wandering through the bookstore; its black and white, graphically designed cover caught my eye. The… Continue reading →

There is Only Now

I started this post several weeks ago. I’ve either been busy in the “only now,” or I’ve been hiding from the “now” of this post. It seems fitting and almost necessary to finish… Continue reading →

I surrender. Or not. But maybe.

I surrender. Last week, I raised the white flag on this blended family. Pronouncing it too hard to blend. Too much. Too frustrating. We are no different than any other blended family. We… Continue reading →

A Dream (Race) Deferred

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and… Continue reading →