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Yep, that’s right, I completed my first half ironman! If you had told me last year that I would be racing a 70.3 (as they’re commonly referred to in triathlete circles), I would have thrown my arms up and said, “No way, not me. I’m not ready for it!” Funny how things change. Not only […]
Did you know that out of the 2800 journalists that NBC sent to cover the Olympic Games, only 25 remained in Rio to cover the Paralympics? That’s right, only 25! Team USA finished in 4th place behind China, Great Britain and the Ukraine. My dear France finished in 12th place! Congrats to the Ukraine, but […]
As Stefan and I racked our bike between Aaron Scheidies and Erich Manser, I thought for a second that I had bit off more than I could chew. To give you a quick idea of who they are, Aaron won the World Championships not just once, but seven times, and Erich broke the world record […]
When I was on this shaky dock, getting ready to dive in the Hudson with Thomas I was very optimistic, maybe even a little cocky. I prepared all winter for this race, I felt much stronger than last year, especially in the water and on the bike. But the New York City Triathlon was about […]
What was different? Just a month ago, I was laying on the grass by the finish line, icing my left ankle, disappointed and exhausted. I had just failed to qualify for the Paratriathlon National Championships by only two minutes. I would have to wait another year, I would be ready this time. I was learning, […]
“I’ll meet you there.” How many times have you said that in your life? How many times did you really mean it? How many times did you plan to cancel, but thought you’d make the effort? “I’ll meet you there,” was the last thing I said to Charles before I hung up around 5pm at […]
I am laying on my back noticing the rafters of my pink princess castle. My leg hits Bear Dog’s left hand which triggers him to yell, “Green hand!” It’s too early, Bear Dog. Take the morning off. I wasn’t sure if Fischer Price meant for this thing to look like a bear or a dog, […]
A few days ago I read this quote by Paul Maurer, it made me wonder: “Running isn’t a sport for pretty boys…It’s about the sweat in your hair and the blisters on your feet. It’s the frozen spit on your chin and the nausea in your gut. It’s about throbbing calves and cramps at midnight […]
I feel like a child talking to Santa, amazed, inspired and a little intimidated. I know that I am experiencing something very unique, very special. I’m sitting on a bench next to Jason Romero, one of my favorite person on earth. He is ecstatic, but most of all, he seems exhausted beyond words. Just like […]
When I was in college I would often go for a 30 minute run in the vineyards of Bordeaux. It was really beautiful, I was alive, making a statement in this ideal decorum. But it was a lie. I wasn’t in love with running, I did it as a way to challenge myself. My sight […]