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 […]
Over the last 12 years of racing triathlons, I’ve often spoken on my own experience of observing the transformation of individuals that participate in the sport now versus when I first started. Around 2007, it appeared there were very few individuals that looked like me that participated in triathlons. Though I was inspired by my […]
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: […]
This year has been an amazing one for both my indoor & outdoor triathlon seasons. Getting faster, acquiring sponsorships, moving up to Olympic distance & in placement towards the top my age group of triathletes (and hope to see overall as well), has been great accomplishments for me this year. After today’s 2016 finale, I […]
Going into the Chicago Triathlon weekend in preparation for my Olympic triathlon, there are some nerves, some excitement, and having just witness the 2016 Rio Olympics, I must say that I have once again been inspired. Having a variety of tools and rituals that keep one focused, motivated, and passionate about being a triathlete, improving, growing, […]
Want to get some insight into the inside of my head and my latest journey, well keep reading… So, if you’ve been following my 2016 or have relatively been in the loop with what’s been going on with me, you are probably aware that this year I’ve set out on taking my triathlons to a […]
This week kicked off the 1st of 3 races of the 2016 Midwest Indoor Tri Classic Series (MITCS). This race series is featured by and takes place in Illinois at the Wheaton Sports Center, HealthTrack Sports Wellness Center-Glen Ellyn and Edward Health Fitness Center–Woodridge. (Check the pics below.) I enjoy participating in this series each […]
