This blog post was written when I first started training for triathlons. One of my events, I dedicated to a friend who passed away. I'm sharing this to honor his memory, his strength and his courage. ----------- A little over a month ago, I read on Facebook that my friend, Jim...
On Setting and Completing Your Goals
Have you ever thought about setting a goal? I've set goals in the past but weren't always able to keep them. This year, I was determined to set and complete a goal in 2014! It's been a year of challenges. And, it's been a year of accomplishments. Back in December...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Race Anxiety Before the Captiva Tri
I've been training for the Captiva Triathlon for nearly three months. Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the race right after we completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. We did it on a whim. After that, we both hired coaches -- different coaches. Training was rough For me,...
Beginner Triathlon Training: Transition Training
If someone asked me a year ago, what it takes to be a triathlete, I would have said, "Hmmm...someone who could swim, bike and run?" What I didn't realize is, there are two other disciplines to master -- transitions and proper nutrition/hydration. Both seem simple on the surface, but are actually...
I Signed Up for a Triathlon, But I Don’t Know How To Swim!
I'm not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for the Captiva Tri. I guess I was dreaming about the beautiful blue water of the gulf of Mexico and thinking that the bike ride of 10 miles and the 5K run wouldn't be that hard. But what I...