We were supposed to rush from Oakley, Kansas to Fort Collins, Colorado on our way to Grand Teton but the RV broke down and we couldn’t get help on a Sunday. How do we turn lemons out of lemonade and the lessons we learned when we are forced to change our plans.
The opportunity that arises when plans don’t go your way Read More »
Our family is going on a multi-week vacation on our RV. That means 2 kids, 3 dogs and 2 adults! We will travel through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches and other parks and National Forests.
RV Family Vacation: 2 kids, 3 dogs, 2 adults and 1 (crowded) RV go for a 3-week trip Read More »
Social distancing rules don’t leave much space for family vacations so we found a solution. Camping in a rented RV instead. We visited Crawford State Park and had a wonderful time.
RV Camping in the times of Pandemic Read More »
Deciding to complete an Ironman Triathlon (well, two, Puerto Rico’s 70.3 and Ironman Tulsa 140.3) means that I need to step up my fitness game and, perhaps even more importantly, my nutrition and recovery game. Triathlons are a 4-sport event: swim, bike, run and eat. But there are two other key ingredients to a successful
Endurance Sport and Triathlon Recovery for everyone (but particularly if you’re over 40) Read More »
Pre Race Woke up at 5am, took in avocado toast (two slices of whole grain bread with one full avocado and Trader Joe’s “everything but the bagel seasoning”). I drank my habitual soy latte and prepared a travel coffee mug with chamomile tea, which I found out in my previous triathlon, settles me and hydrates
Race Report: Shawnee Mission Triathlon – July 5, 2019 Read More »
Woke up at 5am and went downstairs to grab breakfast. Noticed right away that the weather was nasty (rain and 47 degrees) so I grabbed an extra rain jacket, put on closed toes shoes (vs the flip flops I planned on wearing) and went to eat. Had an avocado on wheat toast (a little nervously
Race Report: 2019 Kansas City Triathlon…My first in 4 years Read More »
Background: On May 1, 2016 Puerto Rico is set to default on yet more bonds, seriously compromising its ability to borrow funds in order to recover from the crisis. The highest priority bond holders are NOT public services (meaning Hedge funds would potentially be paid back before public services like hospital bills and teacher salaries).
How can we help with the Puerto Rican crisis? Read More »
OVERALL – I am still in a state of disbelief that I completed an Ironman 70.3. I exercised for 7 hours straight! (that’s crazy!). I am very happy with my bike and swim but not as happy with my run. Since I already signed up for my next 70.3 (in Puerto Rico!) I will be
The Completion of My First Half Ironman in Muncie, IN! Read More »
The Zoom Multisport Race was my last practice before Muncie’s Half Ironman race (70.3) in July. I had originally signed up to do a small Olympic but really wanted to do the 1/3 Iron Race. My coach didn’t want me to do the Iron because I have a nagging glute injury that has plagued me
Race Report: Mini Oly in Caesar’s Creek, OH Read More »
When I planned out my season -ending in the Half Ironman in Muncie, IL in July – I added a couple of preparatory events to get my feet wet. One of these events, and the starter of my season, was a May Sprint Triathlon in Muncie IN. The family and I traveled to Muncie the
Race Report: Muncie, IN Sprint Triathlon Read More »