Ode to My Swim Buddy
For the past 365+ days, my friend Kendra has been my swim buddy. At the time, it was basically the only one of the three sports in which I had a shot at keeping up with her :) And even if we weren't...
View ArticleFeels like Ironman training. But isn't. Don't tell my legs that though.
I feel like today was a Saturday back in Ironman training. It was one of those sneaky workouts where, at first glance, it doesn't look like a long day or double digit running miles or a bike ride...
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Where is my tool belt?
Mr. Sweetie and I moved into our place four years ago come November. It was a buy-and-flip and the previous owners completely gutted the place, renovated the kitchen and bathrooms, finished the...
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Putting the miles in Miles
Mr. Sweetie has taken up running again and guess who has been roped into being his loyal running partner - Miles. For the most part, I think Miles enjoys it. He gets some one-on-one time with his...
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Houston, We Have... A Bed.
Today was an easy-ish day of workouts. I somehow popped out of bed at 4:50am and hit the trail with Mr. Sweetie at 5am for an easy 30 minute run. We haven't run together in ages, certainly not before...
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The Land of Salted Nut Rolls
I spent this past weekend on my first visit to Minnesota (beautiful fall weather, too!) to catch up with some really wonderful girlfriends - Julia, Sarah (when are you starting your blog, Sarah!), and...
View ArticleBlue Seventy Brick Bag - You Need This.
I'm sure I must've written about the awesomeness of the Blue Seventy Brick Bag at some point on my blog, but I am too lazy to hunt through all of my previous posts AND this bag is totally worth any...
View ArticleFuel Up!
One of my favorite parts of endurance racing - who am I kidding - one of my all-time favorite parts of LIVING is eating. I've loved it ever since I was a two year old toddler sitting in the bleachers...
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Race Report - 2013 Beach2Battleship Half Ironman!
My awesome Ignite Endurance teammates Melanie and Brian!Yesterday I had my final triathlon of the season - the Beach2Battleship Half Ironman in Wilmington, NC. I have very fond memories of this race...
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2013 Marine Corps Marathon Spectathlete Report
I have zero clue where this last week went. I blinked and suddenly the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon was well back in the rearview mirror. Cheering at the Marine Corps Marathon is basically about a...
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Race Report - Rev3 Fall Foliage 11k Trail Race
Rev3 Adventure launched a new race series in the NoVa area in 2013 with trail run options, mountain bike options OR both. If I wasn't an idiot, this would be a race report for both a trail race AND a...
View ArticleWho's the Brightest of them All?
I know, this title makes it sound like I'm going to talk about being (or not being) the brightest bulb in the box. Which I can do - tangent story here. Lately I keep finding chocolate underneath my...
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Everyone Needs a "Karen" in Their Life!
Confession. Until today I had not touched my mountain bike (last weekend's failed attempt does not count) since August. This whole mountain biking thing is pretty far outside of my comfort zone and as...
View ArticleRace Report - Wakefield Backyard Burn 5 Miler Trail Race
EX2 Adventures hosts a fantastic fall trail race series each fall - the Backyard Burn, with trail races across northern Virginia - 5 mile and 10 mile options. I've managed to sign up early enough for...
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Ode to the Last First Date
If it's cheesy to still celebrate your dating anniversary after you're married, then I'd like a whole wheel of triple cream brie. Mr. Sweetie and I had our first date nine years ago today, back in...
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Offseason 2013
I've been in the midst of the offseason for, ohhhh about 4ish weeks now, and I have to say - it agrees with me. M&Ms for breakfast here and there with no shame. My only workouts during the week...
View ArticleRace Report: 2013 Pittsburgh PNC YMCA Turkey Trot 5 miler
We kept our turkey trot streak alive this year by running the 5 mile race at the Pittsburgh PNC YMCA turkey trot. This was, by far, the biggest turkey trot I've ever done. Back in 2010, when we were...
View ArticleA Kid, Cancer, and How to Help One Family
On Wednesday of last week, Mr. Sweetie and I were congratulating ourselves on getting a jump start on our Thanksgiving holiday, making it out to Pittsburgh without having to fight any traffic. We...
View ArticleWorst Bike Commute in Bike Commuting History
OK, maybe the title is a little dramatic (I suppose the worst bike commute would be the one where you are run over by a car), but this morning's bike commute in was pure MISERY. For the past few days,...
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That Holiday Tradition You Love and Hate (But Actually Really Love)
I give you... The Holiday Chicken.I practically need shades when looking directly at the blinged-out chicken beak. Especially when bathed in the soft glow of electric sex. What has turned into one of...
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