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I hope so, because that’s been the bulk of my physical activity the last two months or so. Which seems like a long time to be using that as an excuse for not training, doesn’t …

When your trainer greets you with a smile and a twinkle in her eye, and says, “So, can we work your legs hard today?” under no circumstances should you say yes.  Well, not unless practically …

Just a quick note. I’m 3 days into my second try at starting my New Year’s resolutions.  And how am I doing? Not too shabby, actually.  I’ve hit the treadmill every day so far — …

One of my very favorite things to do is to bring someone new into my world of triathlons and running.  Sometimes they are reluctantly dragged into it, kicking and screaming, quite sure that they’re going …

I’m baaaaacccckk! Not only has my run fitness ambled back into my life after a long-extended vacation, but my fire to race and compete has also decided to make an appearance.  I was actually starting …

Back Remember how 2009 was going to be the season of not racing?  Or, at least, not racing seriously?  Well, somehow that year never really ended and morphed into 2010… now deemed The Second Season …

Shhhh… I’ve got a secret:  I know the answer to all of life’s problems. Wanna know what it is? Okay, here goes:  get enough sleep. Yup.  That’s it.  Get enough sleep.  And not just on …

As I write this, there are some athletes who have already crossed the finish line, the speedy ones who have put 140.6 miles behind them and have officially earned the title of “Ironman”. More athletes …

As many of you realized a long time ago, I think I’ve gone a bit mad.  Off the deep end.  Not all the lights are on.  And all that.  This time, though – there’s proof: …

Sounds like a bad movie sequel, doesn’t it?  But – I survived the desert!  Death Valley ’09 holiday is now in the books. It was a tough trip – more physically demanding than I thought …