Old and new
Howdy! Reasons why I’m smiling: sunshine plans for a bike ride this afternoon seeing a friend last night at spin class it makes people think I’m up to something… Still no internet at my apartment = an...
View Articlewomen’s cycling: a mystery to me
I call myself a cyclist. From teaching spin classes to training for century rides to jumping in the occasional race, I’m kind of into the sport. One of my first summers of riding! That being said,...
View Articleappreciating exercise (or why I’m ready to bike across the continent)
The other day, I was biking with a friend of mine and we got to talking about how training time—biking, running, swimming (she’s a triathlete friend)—gives us a way to destress. When she said something...
View Articlehigh wheel racing, mountain biking, and knowing I’ll make it
Hello from Colorado! en route to Glenwood Springs The weather here is lovely, the mountains are beautiful, and so far, the sports history conference I’m at has taught me a lot. Sometimes, I feel...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: thoughts on Paleo, balance, and finding what works
This post has been on my mind for a while. I am going to use “Throwback Thursday” as the excuse for posting it now, even though my thoughts are still a bit scattered and I’ve got some apprehension...
View ArticleFarm to Fork Fondo: Rain and hills, but worth the journey!
I’ve been a little MIA for a while on the blog, but more generally for the last couple days as Brent and his parents (who seem willing to drive me to tarnation in order for me to bike up and down hills...
View ArticleForced to pause: What I’ve been doing with myself–and my body
Since my race in July, I’ve been pretty quiet about what I’ve been up to. That’s largely because it hasn’t been much. Sad face. About a month ago, I was going through a regular ol’ weightlifting...
View ArticleIt’s about time
Nah, I’m not talking about my race time from tonight’s Go the Distance race, but I do feel pretty content with my 41:36 8km time. I also feel good knowing that the money raised from the event went to...
View ArticleSunday start
Happy Sunday! I am up pretty early considering there were in fact patio beers last night and my friend and I had a good old fashioned sleepover complete with snacks (pretzels for me!) and a movie. We...
View ArticleSilver linings
At one of the gyms I work, we often do an exercise at our staff meetings where we go over “The good, the bad, and the ugly.” Yesterday was good, bad, tiring, and weird. That’s the best summary I can...
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