Cheers to 2017

I can't even begin to describe how fortunate, loved and lucky I am. As another year closes, I look back on 2017 in awe and amazement. It's the first full year I've lived away from my family and some of my closest friends, but this move has also blessed me with love from new family…

Race Report: Ironman Louisville

“Surprise yourself every day with your own courage” – Denholm Elliott Wow, I can't believe the 2017 season has come and gone already, it seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for the end of 2016 with Ironman Arizona. We flew to Louisville on Wed night and, after a delayed flight, we arrived at our airbnb.…

Pumpkinman 70.3 & Hogsback 13.1: Race Reports

That quote pretty much sums up both races - heading into Pumpkinman 70.3 I had no expectations but was seriously just hoping things would play out and I'd get some confidence heading into the last build before IMLV. We headed up on Friday night (D was racing both days) and stayed in this cute cottage not far…

Race Report: Cayuga Lake Triathlon

"The Most simple things can bring the most happiness." - Izabella Scorupco So about a week ago, I decided on a whim to travel back to Ithaca to visit and do one of my all-time favorite races, the Cayuga Lake Triathlon. This races means more to me than just being in my second home, but…

Not all smiles and giggles

"Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds." - Marta I’ve been debating on writing this post for a while, it’s raw, honest with things I’ve…

Race Report: Syracuse 70.3

"Someday everything will make perfect sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason."         --Unknown So, truth be told, I don’t really want to write this race report, but it’s time to get it out and completely move on.…

Race Report: Chattanooga 70.3

“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”– Paul “Bear” Bryant Woah, it’s been a while. I think close to 6 months to be exact – well I’ll let you get settled (surprised some of you are reading this). I know you want to…

2016 in Review

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Seneca First, wow. Just wow 2016. A year I'll surely never forget. Some big milestones: two Ironmen, the Boston Marathon, a trip to Hawaii, and moving out of my home state! Rather than write a novel about the year here are a few of my…

Race Report: IM Arizona

“A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.” - Elbert Hubbard Doug and I arrived in AZ on Thursday, where we proceeded to build my bike, check in, grab D's bike and do our workouts. We shipped my bike via Bike Flights which was a fantastic way to…

Michigan, Hawaii, Mass and closing in on IMAZ

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” - Eleanor Roosevelt It's amazing how fast things can change in 4 weeks! I left my job, packed up my Subaru to the brim and moved out of Ithaca. If…