Escape To Miami Triathlon turned out to be my first race I’m not sure how to feel about. I mean the event was well run, organized, a great race and heck..it was in Miami. It was my personal experience and performance that I’d have to say was a whirlwind literally and figuratively. Throughout the weekend, […]
Sunday, June 23rd was Olympic Day, which celebrates getting active and living the Olympic values…we work, we play, we dream, of a better self, or a better world. And in realizing that it also kicked off National Triathlon Week, it was a fitting day for me to race the Pleasant Prairie Olympic Triathlon. Being the […]
“It’s just those rainy days…til the sun comes out and shines again…” – Mary J. Blige ft. JaRule. When this song came on on the ride back to Chicago, I had to burst out laughing! Yes, indeed it was a rainy day. I must say that the usual build up til my first outdoor triathlon […]
I typically end each year posting my year’s top or favorites list. In the past, it has been either the year’s books, music/albums, movies, or some variation. As an expression of gratitude for all that this has brought to my life, here is my top 7 personal moments of 2018. I pray that not only […]
Every year rather that making resolutions, I create & focus on commitments & goals I establish for the year. I read them at least monthly but more like weekly to check-in and see where I’m at, refocus, plan and take action to achieve them. Last year (2017) on of my goals was to improve my […]
SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON 2018…CHECK! Now that this race has been completed, check out the video and images below as I give you a breakdown of how that day really went! It was a thrilling experience including pitfalls, successes, and waves of emotions (pun intended). And I must thank L David Stewart of Year 60 Photography, […]
I decided to share daily clips of me as I prepare for my first outdoor triathlon of 2018. South Beach Triathlon. 4.15.2018 is the date and oh what I ride it is becoming… Day 1: https://youtu.be/HrB5Zfnm01g Day 2: https://youtu.be/vVIBc7Kl4Y0 Day 3: https://youtu.be/0yJi1sWBG_4 Day 4: See Day 5 Day 5: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/2ZxtE0JYUNE Day 5: […]
As we shift from winter into spring, many are getting excited to get outdoors and enjoy running, walking, playing and being active outdoors. Here I share my motivations and journey in becoming a triathlete recorded for the Winter Running Club. I hope that something may spark in you to get up, get out and get […]
Each year is a blessing and 2017 was not any different. I’m continually grateful for each day, moment, year. Even with my racing and triathlon season, though shortened by injury, I was blessed to walk away from the bike fall, go through physical therapy and get on the road back to 100%. Being almost there, […]
Seeing its the holiday season and people are shopping or looking for gifts and things for the new year, I decided to post a few things as a triathlete that are my favorites. Honey Stinger Salted Caramel Waffles: 2018 marks the 2nd year that I will be a part of the #HSHive aka Honey Stinger […]
