Category: Life

Pre-race thoughts + poetry obsession + weeks 9, 10, 11 of training (finally!)

August 20, 2016

Hi blog! Okay, I think it’s FINALLY time for me to talk about this triathlon…seeing as it’s TOMORROW. This week was filled with a lot of last minute running around, buying gear, spare bike parts, etc. I definitely procrastinated this portion – I actually originally was going to bike without any spare parts, but then I envisioned … More Pre-race thoughts + poetry obsession + weeks 9, 10, 11 of training (finally!)

The past two weeks!

August 14, 2016

Hey there, I’ve missed this blog! I’ve been super delinquent in updating…and to be honest it’s because I’ve been lazy in  my training and it’s hard to own up to that. I can’t believe my triathlon is exactly one week away! I’m filled with lots of thoughts, mostly nerves and doubt – I’ll go more into … More The past two weeks!

Weekend highlights + my new biking coach + tri training real talk + training week 8

July 31, 2016

Hope you all had an amazing weekend!! Friday My weekend started off with hanging with my #1, Michelle. She came to Astoria and we went to my favorite beer garden, Bohemian Hall (I’ve mentioned it a few times on this blog, it just doesn’t get old 🙂 ). Michelle issued this funny snap chat. The … More Weekend highlights + my new biking coach + tri training real talk + training week 8

Weekend in the Catskills + housebreaking + training week 7

July 25, 2016

This weekend had a lot going on – the highlight: hiking in the Catskills! It always amazes me how much ground you can cover in a few short days. Overall, this weekend was just what I needed 🙂 Friday The beginning of the day was primarily planning for the hiking trip with Phil, Scott and Alex. … More Weekend in the Catskills + housebreaking + training week 7

Olympic pool virgin no more + my life for the next few months

July 16, 2016

Hello blog!! This week was definitely on the lamer end of the spectrum as I’ve officially begun studying for my actuarial exam (WHHYYYYYY)…so the days were very routine, filled with working out, hitting the office, studying, and nothing much else in between. This will unfortunately be the majority of my life for the next 3.5 months. Life won’t be without … More Olympic pool virgin no more + my life for the next few months

Awesome discovery + birthday picnic + open water race/beach day + weeks 4 & 5 of training

July 11, 2016

This weekend hit my happy spot 🙂 Friday I ended the work week on a happy note, but was feeling antisocial. I originally planned to just stay in and have a lazy night, and so I tuned into watching the 2015 Cross Fit Games on Netflix…and then had a complete 180. I was SO inspired by these amazing … More Awesome discovery + birthday picnic + open water race/beach day + weeks 4 & 5 of training

Discovering the track + waterfront fun + jello legs

July 8, 2016

Aren’t short weeks the best? This one flew by! Filled with easing back into life, recovering from Miami, (an attempt to) eating healthy, and hitting the ground running (pun intended?) with training. Tuesday Tuesday’s workout was 4 evening miles. I was absolutely STARVING after work and couldn’t wait to eat dinner, so I ran with leftover pad … More Discovering the track + waterfront fun + jello legs