Oh swimming, you’re my favorite in-water sport out of all three triathlon sports. Kind of the same way that my dad used to tell me, “You’re my favorite 12-year-old daughter.” I have two sisters. As… [Continue Reading]
Cycling Safety 101
This past weekend I saw my first scary cycling situation. While I didn’t see the crash itself, we rolled up onto a young man who was a friend of a rider in our group who… [Continue Reading]
Cycling: Helmet Straps
Attention! Attention! This public service announcement is brought to you from a forever cycling newbie to other cycling newbies, or those who may just be afraid to ask. Your helmet straps. Cut them. It may… [Continue Reading]
Triathlon Race Day Tips: The Swim
In the second part of this series, the goal is to share a few tips about swimming. Truth be told, I’m still not a strong swimmer. It is definitely my weakest leg as well as… [Continue Reading]
Triathlon Race Day Tips: Pre-Race
Two weeks. I can’t believe it – TWO WEEKS UNTIL MY FIRST IRONMAN! It still doesn’t seem real! Today, I met up with my group for a swim and recovery ride and it was the… [Continue Reading]
What I Learned From My First Duathlon
99.9% of the time, my dreams consist of some outlandish experience where I’m a) trying to escape harm or a bad guy, or b) me trying to rescue someone. They also generally include a “celebrity”… [Continue Reading]