The Leap From Teacher To Blogger
Today, 140+ children rode their bikes or trikes on our first Trike-A-Thon benefitting St. Jude’s Research Hospital. The oldest of these children is six years old as I work in a preschool, and this was Read More …
Author: triathlonmami
Tri Chat – The “Transition” Week
The past couple of months I have been training for the GEICO Florida Road Safety Tour a four day, four hundred mile cycling journey. You can read about that what I was feeling before I Read More …
A Teacher Learns: Reflections on the GEICO Florida Road Safety Tour
I am a preschool teacher and I am used to helping kids navigate their emotions. This time, I was the student and since I believe ”when the student is ready, the teacher will come,” I Read More …
In Disbelief
I have had all kinds of issues with my blog and today I was going to post about a fresh new beginning. Then the bombs at the Boston Marathon finish line went off and well, Read More …
How It Works: The GEICO Road Safety Bike Tour
I’ve just returned from the GEICO Florida Road Safety Tour and have a lot on my mind. I will write several posts on different aspects of the ride hoping to give you a better feel Read More …
Thoughts As I Head Out On The GEICO Florida Road Safety Bicycle Tour
I sent my rider application to the GEICO Florida Road Safety Bike Tour on September 19, 2012. Before doing so, I spoke to my husband Joe. I told him about the program, the four hundred miles I would be Read More …
Time To Try An XTERRA Triathlon!
One positive thing about blogging is that it sometimes pushes you to go beyond what you are comfortable with. I started the blog with the idea of maybe, perhaps, in the future doing an IronMan and Read More …
Freedom Is Just Another Word For Nothing Left To Lose
I don’t have a sixth sense that intuitively detects danger; mine verges on paranoia that senses imminent catastrophe at any time. My anxiety used to be worst, and I now have many tools to use Read More …
Making Memories
I remember things from when I was young; scenes that for one reason or another etched their way into my memory. I remember a trip to a beach in Brazil: several families traveled together, there were seemingly monstrous Read More …
Product Review: Mavic Shoes With Fi’zi:k Insoles
It’s a shame about the shoes.” Andreas said. “Huh? My shoes?” I instinctively responded even though I was trying my best to play it cool. “Yes. Some of the gains you will get from a proper Read More …
