I signed up because I missed being around athletes. Backpackers are nice people but none of them are waking up at 6am to go running. I signed up because I missed running.Territorial dogs. Gaping holes in the sidewalk. No sidewalk. Sketchy neighborhoods. Smog. Finding running options became laborious, and that Read more…
On October 29, I competed in the Men’s Health Urbanathlon NYC, a 9.5 mile obstacle course. There was a lot of drama that day but the real drama started the day before. I took the bus from Arlington, VA to New York. The 4 hour trip turned into a 6 Read more…
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” Timbuk 3 On September 11, I competed in the Nations Triathlon, an exciting race packed with elite triathletes. To say you did well at Nations meant that you were a great athlete. I had done this race three times before but had Read more…
I lied to you. Remember when I told you that I was going to do my best in Austin? That wasn’t true. I didn’t do my best and never intended to. Before you get all hot and bothered, let me explain. Popular triathlons always sell out. To get in, you Read more…
On August 21, 2011, I competed in the IronGirl Columbia triathlon. I had two goals. My first goal was to swim faster than I did last year. My second goal was to win my age group, something I had never done. Every section of the race – to include the Read more…
The Iron Girl Columbia, a .62 mile swim, 17.5 mile bike, and 3.3 mile run, is one of my favorite triathlons. It is an all-women’s race which means plenty of pleasantries and two-piece bikinis. The race also has great swag: v-neck race shirts, post-race quiona, and glass trophies. The participants Read more…