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

Coney Island Open Water 2-Miler race recap – 3rd Overall Female!!

July 13, 2016

This past Sunday, I swam for the first time in open water! It was the experience of a lifetime. Everything from being surrounded by beauty, the friendly staff, and an amazing race myself…I am completely hooked on open water swimming 🙂 The morning started at 5am. I set my alarm EXTRA early to be able to take the subway…but … More Coney Island Open Water 2-Miler race recap – 3rd Overall Female!!

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

Fitspirational books & movies list

July 7, 2016

I am a YUGE fan of active living/running/food/adventure documentaries and books. Here are some I’ve come across that have really made a mark in my life 🙂 Documentaries Desert Runners This one’s a real gem. It follows several runners who attempt finishing four of the most epic desert ultramarathons within one year. All the runners are so unique … More Fitspirational books & movies list

Spending time with yourself + heart warming reunion + lazy C-park + training week 3

June 27, 2016

This weekend was a lovely balance of spending some much needed time alone time but also spending time with loved ones, and staying active but also being a major bum. Saturday:  The day started with my indoor sprint triathlon (you can read my race recap here!). The event ended around 10am, and by the time I got home, I was … More Spending time with yourself + heart warming reunion + lazy C-park + training week 3

Workouts this week + #1 visiting + new business casual

June 25, 2016

I am SO ready for the weekend! I’m not a fan of complaining, but man did this week feel long. It wasn’t without some lovely moments though 🙂 Workouts this week: Monday: 3 easy treadmill miles –  I woke up feeling tired from a pretty active week prior. I haven’t been taking that many rest days, and my legs … More Workouts this week + #1 visiting + new business casual