when no one's watching

... some people dance. Or sing at the top of their lungs. Tonight I needed to ride. Alone. At my own pace, without worrying about...

boon

I've swum the Vineman route three times now in the past week. (Just for the record: Today was especially icky. I don't know what's...

20 days and counting

It's coming. Yesterday I swam the river again. And then rode the beginning portion of the bike route. (Which means I have now ridden...

it's called le freak

Since I've been so focused on swimming lately, thought I'd post this shot of the pool (complete with two-story waterslide) at...

solstice, swimming

I swear I'm not a hippie, but this has always been one of my favorite days of the year. For some reason, the extra light makes...

at altitude

Yes, I did wake up at 6:15 this morning to run. Yes, the altitude was brutal, and I felt like an elephant was stepping on my chest....

starstruck

Yeah, I know. I'm a huge nerd (who apparently has an abnormally large arm and very big teeth, at least in this photo). And this...

hello from a hotel room

Contrary to popular belief, I did not die after my last post/triathlon. I just skipped town. First, there was Mt. Hood. Yes,...

done

... and now I am so ridiculously exhausted. ...

thoughts before a triathlon

1. Why did I choose the hotel that also happens to be the venue for a prom? 2. Why is my room right next to the ballroom where the...

on running, or lack thereof

Confession: I haven't really felt like much of a runner lately. Yes, I can still bang out a race if needed -- ran Bay to Breakers (if...