When you get an email from one of your oldest friends asking you to join her and the nine-year-old who calls you Auntie Rachel to come to Chicago for her first 5K, you can’t not go. Earlier this fall Val sent me a message about a conversation she’d had with her daughter Ivy that morning. […]
Working Out in the Rain
November 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
Really? You’re gonna make me workout in the rain?! George Hincapie said: “Enduring those cold and rainy training days, are the days that get you to your goal.” I love George Hincapie! If you don’t know who George is, Google him. My clients like to ask, “What if it rains? Will we still workout?” My […]
Worth Every Mile
November 26, 2013 By 7 Comments
“Mommy, is it time? Are you going for your run?” It’s 5:30am on the morning of my marathon and I am obviously failing to sneak out of the hotel room without waking my son. I should have known he’d be up–he’s as excited about today as I am. Today is the day he gets to see his […]
My Amazing Tri
November 19, 2013 By 6 Comments
This past summer I competed in the US Triathlon Olympic Distance National Championships and had one of the most amazing experiences. I had the opportunity to race against the best of the best. Was I intimidated? Definitely. Was it awesome? MOST definitely. Because of my love of mud runs with non-competitive PARTY atmospheres, I’d slowly […]
What Not to Wear: Open Water Swimming Edition
November 8, 2013 By 6 Comments
Because of open water’s specific set of challenges and conditions, selecting the right suit for the adventure is paramount to your success. My training partner, Jonathan, has become an excellent open water swimmer in short order, largely because he’s a very thoughtful athlete who researches every detail in advance of selecting a challenge to complete. That […]
I Did It
November 6, 2013 By 4 Comments
I just participated in what was probably one of the most significant and empowering experiences of my life. It was so powerful, it has been hard for me to digest it all to write this blog for you, but I am going to give it my best shot. In September, I crossed the Moloka’i Channel. […]
Salt Water
November 4, 2013 By 4 Comments
“The cure for anything is salt water – sweat, tears, or the sea.” – Isak Dineson This quotation is such a true statement. I believe everyone who exercises regularly and has spent time in their life around an ocean or large body of water can truly relate to these words. We all know that exercise […]
Notable
October 22, 2013 By 12 Comments
The Fairer Sex’s Best Marathon Open Water Swims of 2013. This summer, a lot of media attention has been soaked up by a single open water swim. I’m not going to name it because I don’t want to give it yet more press, but you no doubt heard about it. The controversy that followed may […]
Expanding our Internal Rhythm Through Yoga
October 18, 2013 By 8 Comments
Since I was a kid I’ve been drawn to the intimate personal connection we can generate through movement. This internal, familiar, yet subconscious rhythm is part of what gets us up in the morning for that early morning run, a paddle on calm seas, or a pedal through the woods on our mountain bike. We […]
3 Easy Ways to Sneak in Yoga for the Tech Obsessed
October 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My brother just celebrated his 51st birthday, and he called me to ask about relieving pain in his shoulders and neck. He’s made a career in technology in Silicon Valley, which means he is constantly in front of his computer – and now, his smart-phone, perusing apps and checking his email. Even if you don’t […]
