Finding my way in the world and other adventures
 
Month: <span>April 2008</span>

10 Reasons

Top 10 reasons to not go 140.3 Swimming 2.4 miles. Really? Seriously?? Never-disappearing goggle marks A summer of swimming, biking and running… and not much else. Have you seen Wisconsin? There are HILLS there! Spending …

140.3

That’s an awful long way. I wouldn’t even drive that in a car. HA! (that’s the most-often heard joke about longer distance tris and runs, isn’t it?) Why would someone want to do it? I …

My Better

For whatever it’s worth, I think that Nike — of all the sports-related companies — does an awesome job of advertising.  Right now they’ve got their “My better is better than your better” campaign, which …

Buying Happiness

Is there anything better than shopping for new running shoes?  Methinks not! A friend of mine has decided to take the leap into the world of running — a 5k race is now on her …

Hair of the dog

Literally. I’m dog-sitting this week for a friend of mine.  And am gladly doing so — I really do love having a dog in the house again.  But, the hair!  As I pet her I …