This week, I’ve been talking about Team ThumbsUp sponsors who have made our bid for the Swim For Alligator Lighthouse a reality. If it weren’t for them, Kerry, Caryn, Lilly, Chiqui, our families and support crew would Read More …
I’ve been highlighting our Team ThumbsUp sponsors because in less than a week, five women will be taking to the ocean in the Florida Keys to tackle the eight-mile open water Swim For Alligator Lighthouse. We won’t Read More …
Our ThumbsUp team has been hard at work getting ready for the eight mile open water Swim For Alligator Lighthouse. From organizing logistics to training, we are getting ready. There are lots of things that can Read More …
I know you and you don’t fool me. I have lived with you my whole life, and it was only as an adult that I chose to ignore you. You resent me for that. You Read More …
If there is one thing I have learned working on ThumbsUp, where I have been racing with my disabled friend Kerry Gruson, is that people want to help. Many of my friends and acquaintances ask Read More …
“Did you hear about Brianna?” Asked a mom at the school playground. “What?” I answered a question with a question. “She passed away earlier today.” “WHAT?” I gasped. What was this woman talking about? Brianna Read More …
This week I was distracted but I might as well get used to it. From now until November 16, there will be a lot going on. I have the 8 mile Swim For Alligator Lighthouse with Read More …
There was a discussion on following training plans on one of my Ironman Arizona forums. I was surprised at how many people were on top of things, following their plan and doing all their workouts. I Read More …
I’m a better person while working on a ThumbsUp project. It’s just a fact. I smile more, am nicer to strangers, and am certainly a more patient mom. It’s not always like that of course, and like every Read More …
One definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again expecting different results. If that’s true, I am certifiably insane. Oddly enough, I look forward to my long runs. Every time Read More …
