a pessimistic moment in time
The sexism in some parts of the world just boggles my mind and breaks my heart. It seems hopeless to me. Will it ever get better?
Seafair Duathlon
I competed in the Seafair Duathlon this morning. I survived, which is the main thing, but I’m definitely feeling a little worse for the wear. The bike was 20 miles, with 750 ft of elevation gain according to RideWithGPS. Basically, it was not hilly, but not what you’d call pancake flat either. I figured 20…
open water swimming
I did my first open-water swim on Wednesday. I’ve been worried about this for some time. The local triathlon club has practice swims on Wednesdays, and I was hoping to go a couple weeks ago, but I was sick, and then H was out of town the following week, so I finally made it this…
business trip
H went out of town last week, for four days. A year ago, that would have sent me into a paroxysm. In fairness, things used to be a lot harder. For example, it used to be so hard to get the kids to bed because L would freak out if I left her alone to…
racing plans
At the end of last year, I laid out the following events tentatively for the year: 1.) 1/29 FFV 5K – Done, New PR! 2.) 2/26 FFV 5K #2 (Didn’t do – on vacation) 3.) 3/18 Magnuson Duathlon – Done, brutal! 4.) 4/30 Mt. Rainier Duathlon – Done 5.) 6/3 Lake Wilderness Triathlon – Decided…
summer exercise clothes
I ended up staying home sick today. I’m feeling much better now, but earlier my cold had turned into one of those colds that make you feel like you’re drowning. I didn’t run today, so here’s my latest on running – and now general exercise – attire. Tops Nike Run Fast Short-Sleeve Shirt I try…
this and that
I went cycling again on Sunday, this time with a co-worker. I’m on the hunt for a cycling buddy, preferably another woman, but really, a guy would be fine, too. We had a nice ride at what I think was a good pace for both of us. However, when I got back, I found my…