The Inevitable Post On Cuba
“We are ‘Cubexicans’” exclaimed Fearless when recently asked where he was from. Joe and I burst into laughter. Cubexican is, of course, a made-up word. 100% of Joe’s family is from South Texas where it Read More …
Author: triathlonmami
Bike Sebring Week 2: (R * T) = D
Maybe I should’ve thought this through a little better. I have nine weeks to Bike Sebring with a whole lot going on. Not only will boys be on vacation, but we are traveling to where there is snow Read More …
Crossing The Threshold: ThumbsUp International Is Born
I’m no saint; I get jealous. If I see a beautiful woman who is nice and smart to boot, my first thought is not necessarily kind. But I do get over it. I know just Read More …
Now What? Setting a New Goal
What do you do when you reach a major goal? After a week travelling around Arizona with my family after Ironman I still wasn’t sure. That was odd for me. Last year, the day after I raced Ironman Florida, on Read More …
Dreamer Takes A Hike
When I got news from my sponsor Got Chocolate Milk that I would be competing in Ironman Arizona, Joe and I decided to travel the week following the race. I got some looks from the boys’ school, but Read More …
Race Recap: Ironman Arizona 2014
Ironman Arizona (IMAZ) was not fun; I continuously questioned why I was even there, and whether I would ever race 140.6 again. I cried and cursed more than usual; the thought of quitting, though brief, Read More …
Not Quite Yet
I did complete Ironman Arizona, but have been traveling since the race. With shoddy internet access and a massive case of mommy guilt, I am putting my race review on hold until I am done Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 23: Miracles Do Happen
Ask anyone who has raced an Ironman about tapering and they all agree it is quite a difficult time for the athlete, and for anyone who comes in contact with them. We get cranky. It Read More …
Success, Failure & Fundraising
In life you have both success and failure: neither are permanent. Being part of the human race, I’ve had my fair share of both. I am two weeks out from Ironman Arizona. As I’ve written Read More …
Ironman Arizona Week 22: Now Or Never
As I mentioned here, this week was the last one which counted. From now on, it’s taper time. The goal now is to rest, stay loose, healthy and injury free until November 16. I won’t gain Read More …
