This race was everything (and more) than I had hoped for. I really am a big fan of smaller local races. Less stress, less pressure, less tapering. More family, more friends, more fun!  I am going to skip right to race morning although everything before and after my actual race was way more fun and…

This was the weekend of awesomeness!  The reason I put a ’13 after this post’s title is because I know for sure that we will be back! First things first: There was a lot of racing going on! D’uh! This is why we came after all… Everyone Most of us had a blast competing and whoever…

School is out! Summer is here! We are excited!  And we are going to celebrate by going camping/racing for the weekend.  What could be better?  We are looking forward to hanging out with friends, spending time together, and cheering each other on. It should work out well. I will be kicking off the racing fun…

Hot tub in our apartment complex. Top two pictures courtesy of Max.  Everyday morning life looks something like this:  training breakfast, get kids ready for school Karl or I bike kids to school training rush to pick Max up from pre-school between 12-1 It’s our morning routine and I love it. Most days. Usually I have…

I can’t get enough of this place! Pre-Race The day before the race certainly didn’t go as well as it could have. I am a planner and I like things to go according to plan. D’uh. Who doesn’t? I take pride in being organized, calm, and prepared but ended up being none of those. Go…

Since I am going to be on the road to St. George today, I figured I would let Karl entertain you. He is good at that! This is my favorite piece of writing by him and thus I had to share. I just read it again and it still makes me laugh! Enjoy! How I…

Oh my. I can’t believe I am actually posting any of these picture on the internet. It’s quite embarrassing but also pretty entertaining. But, hey, I have an excuse: It was 1996!!! I am sure not all of you walked around with hideous sunglasses, a race number 3 times the size of your head, and…

This morning, after I had taken a look at my to-do list for the day, the following occurred to me:  Training is the easiest thing I do!  Then I told the husband my revelation. And, smart as he is, he says: I am just going to sit here and smile. What’s that supposed to mean?!? …

One of my favorite places. My favorite distance these days.  Lots of my favorite people!  5 more days until I get to toe the line at the St. George 70.3! I have been super excited for this race ever since the day they announced it last April. I would have really liked to do the full Ironman…

outdoor swims are my favorite! Training camps are pretty much the best!!!  I love, love, love them!  I wouldn’t mind having one every month!  At this year’s HT camp, we had lots of everything , including (but not limited to): * Some great swimming with plenty of helpful (and fun) drills from Coachie! I do…