I'm so excited to announce that my publisher, Cardinal Publishing Group, is selling my book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete on their website for 25% off the retail price. That's a significant saving and this "sale" will last only through January 31, 2023....
Swim to the Moon in Hell, Michigan
I met Eva Solomon, the race director for Epic Races, several years ago. At that time, we met over lunch in Manhattan and she told me about Epic races. I was intrigued. I was particularly fascinated by the Swim to the Moon race, a 10K, 5K, 1.2 mile,s and .5...
When Can You Train After Getting Covid?
When can you train after you get Covid? That is the thousand-dollar question. It seems to me that no one really knows. There are so many conflicting articles about exercise and Covid, that you wonder who you can believe. I got Covid on June 6. The first three days were...
Betts Fit Bra For Bigger Busted Women
I'm big-busted, which is a deficit for me because certain clothes just don't work. And, when I'm working out, running, cycling, and even swimming, I find that I bounce way too much. Therefore, I always seek out a bra that will keep me from bouncing. Betts Fit reached out to...
From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete on Pre-Sale
I finished my third book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete. It will be in stores across the world, this August, and I have some links for pre-sales, if interested. About the Book For those who have ever thought they were too old...
St. Anthony’s Sprint Triathlon 2022 Race Recap
In April 2020, I was supposed to do a sprint triathlon at St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida. Then, in 2021, I was unable to attend because of the influx of COVID at that time. So, now in 2022, I finally get to do the Sprint! Just for your...
Wonder Pax – Is It Worth It?
When my cousin, my friend, and I walked around the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Expo in Las Vegas, we stumbled upon Wonder Pax, a company that aggressively pulled us into the booth. They immediately wrapped my cousin's knee in a heat pack and she was impressed. I had no interest...
Just a Few Tidbits at the Gym
Tidbit #1 - Competing in the Pool I don't know about you, but I swim alone at my health club. We have four lanes and I am usually next to someone very competitive. Anyway, the other day, I was swimming, minding my own business when I saw a young man...
Should You Part of an Ambassador Program?
Brands love to recruit ambassadors. But as an ambassador, does it really make sense for you to do this? Does the benefit outweigh the work? I know it may feel prestigious and really good to be asked to be part of a team. However, before going forward, ask yourself a...
Cross-Training: Skiing at Howelsen Hill, Colorado
About 10 weeks after meniscus surgery, I went to Colorado on an assignment to cover a ranch. Since the ranch was located about an hour outside of Steamboat, I decided to stick around a couple more days and experience Steamboat. So much going on at Steamboat During the week that...