I have been writing a series of posts on children’s empowerment through the I’Mpossible Run Club. But clearly there are more ways to empower children, and I have found that music is one of them. Read More …
I live in South Florida, and I forget how diverse this narrow peninsula really is. Just a few hundred miles North (300 to be exact), near the border with Georgia, we found the Gold Head Read More …
I became an athlete when I was older, in my very late thirties after at least twenty years on the couch. My body, mind, and soul have definitely changed as I train and participate in Read More …
It’s become popular amongst bike enthusiasts to participate in charity rides. These are rides that vary in distance but are done as a fundraising event. You pay or fundraise a certain amount in order to Read More …
Part of the I’Mpossible Run Club involves teaching children to set realistic goals. Though everyone was timed for a mile run at the beginning of the session, many did not want to make their goal Read More …
When I saw Samantha’s registration for another session of our Run Club, I was surprised. “Why on Earth would she come back if she hated it so much?” I thought. Then I realized her parents Read More …
After our road trip from Miami to Lake Placid, going to St. Augustine for the weekend hardly seemed like a big deal. In fact, since this past summer, even my boys (ages 10 and 8) reconsider Read More …
This week, NBC News featured 8 Latino Bloggers for Social Good. I was named along with these fabulous people below and encourage everyone to check their stories and blogs. You can read the full article Read More …
Much has been written about how we are raising an entitled generation, and those traits can be seen flourishing within the millennial group. Though some might disagree, I believe it’s a fine line between raising Read More …
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right. – Henry Ford I use this phrase all the time, ALL the time. But it was ten year old Peter who showed Read More …
Maybe it’s because I grew up in Brazil, where this story takes place. Or maybe it’s because I’ve worked with the homeless. Either way, I think this guy is amazing and so is the woman Read More …
I will ride 160 miles on my bike, across the state of Florida, to help fight childhood hunger. Don’t get me wrong, I love riding my bike and this doesn’t sound crazy or daunting. It Read More …
I owe you an apology. I disappeared for a few months. It began when my I took a picture of my son Dreamer, age 10, and he said: “please don’t post that on Twitter.” PLOP Read More …
As I am changing the focus of TriathlonMami.com to advocacy and empowerment, I am highlighting my favorite posts from past social advocacy projects. I don’t know where to start. Hosting the Camillus House children’s run Read More …
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t … you are right. I can. I can complete Ironman Lake Placid while being a mom, working, and taking care of myself. I can’t do Read More …
