the off season is a vortex

In case you're wondering, yes, the bathroom sink is still broken. Meanwhile, I went to Mexico for my friend Jessica's wedding and...

#questionmadness (and the bathroom drain)

So the mister and I swam tonight (we're both targeting Madison 70.3 in June and need to get back in the pool more regularly), and...

why I ate a sandwich just now

Is it just me, or does swimming make you ridiculously hungry, hungrier even than long rides or long runs or long rides followed...

taking the leap, again.

I could list all of my excuses, such as "I was in New York eating fried chicken" or "My cat has seasonal allergies" or "The weather...

cat lady

I am pretty sure this is how you stay single for the rest of your life. Not pictured: My plush slippers. Because one of the...

soaking up summer

Everyone is freaking out because Labor Day came and went and summer is supposedly now over and it's just a matter of time before...

a half marathon happened

When Layla and I get together -- like we did for the SeaWheeze half marathon in Vancouver earlier this month -- hilarity ensues. Dear...

recent conversation

Me: So if these crackers are called Partners and you are my partner, does this mean I can call you -- The mister: No. Just...

not your average bike race

You know when something is so awesome you want everyone you like to experience it too? (Meanwhile, the people you don't like can...

return to my roots

Before I was mediocre at triathlon, I was mediocre at ballet. And I loved it. I loved the discipline, the technique, the pianist...

#seenonmyride

Now that Vineman is over and there is no pressure to ride for a set number of hours at a target effort, I can get back on my road...

finished vineman, hit a toilet

Today I injured myself on the toilet. But not the way you think. I was hanging a mirror on the wall behind the toilet (it's a mirror...