This weekend I did the Lookout Mountain Sprint Triathlon. I did this race last year, so I knew what to expect. At least I thought I did. The swim was an uneventful 525 yards in a country club pool. My breathing felt way too intense for reasons I don't understand. I don't know how exactly … Continue reading The Gift of a Broken Bike
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Prairie Dog 10k Race Report
When I found out I was pregnant with Sweet Pea in June 2011, my first thought was "Yay!" My second thought was, "Shit, this is not going to be the summer I break 47 minutes in the 10k." I was right. I spent that summer being bloated and nauseated as a little human began to … Continue reading Prairie Dog 10k Race Report
Race Report: Wobble Gobble 5k
The morning started like any other race morning, with two packets; a square packet of Quaker Instant Oatmeal and a rectangular, tube-like packet of Starbucks Via. Unlike a usual morning, I Instagrammed my breakfast. I spent a moment wondering if I was a loser or a cliche or both because really? Choosing a cool filter … Continue reading Race Report: Wobble Gobble 5k
Race Report: RBVFC Firefightin’ 5k
Summer vacation is for drinking homemade sangria in a red Solo cup on the beach, going out for Soft Serve while the sky turns pink, building epic sandcastles, jumping waves, happy hour on the third floor deck, and racing at sea level. My family (including my parents, my sister, her family, and one of my cousins and her … Continue reading Race Report: RBVFC Firefightin’ 5k
Race Report: 2016 Longmont Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon
Overheard at the Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon this Sunday... I found the best kombucha bar in the Highlands. Putting on a wetsuit is like putting on a wedding dress. You're like "Please, zip! Please, zip!" All she ate was sandwiches and mac and cheese, for, like, every meal. I can't help noticing these things, I'm a chronic … Continue reading Race Report: 2016 Longmont Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon