South Beach Triathlon: Training For Two
Time is speeding by and the South Beach Triathlon is around the corner. This race will be unlike any other for me as I will be Kerry Gruson’s able body in the half mile swim, Read More …
Tag: Cycling
The Dawn Of The Bicycle Era
There is much about my life that I couldn’t have predicted but am grateful for. I had no intention of becoming a triathlete much less of doing an Ironman. And a spandex-wearing cyclist? No way. Read More …
Kerry Gruson and I Tackle The South Beach Triathlon As One
Life is hard for Kerry Gruson. As a quadriplegic, she needs help doing most of the things you and I take for granted: from cooking to brushing her teeth. But it wasn’t always like that. Read More …
A Letter From A Cyclist To A Cyclist On Bear Cut Bridge
This is a letter to cyclists on Bear Cut Bridge, heading westbound (into Miami from Key Biscayne), on weekday mornings, during rush hour. I am not talking to the peloton (I am terrified and intimidated Read More …
My Final Under Armour “What’s Beautiful” Challenge
Today I am heading to Central Florida so that I can ride Sugarloaf Mountain (pictured below). This is a big part of my goal for the Under Armour What’s Beautiful campaign and it’s absurd to Read More …
A Day Without A Voice
Miami is known for many things but not for its cold weather. But wouldn’t you know it? The one weekend we decide to go camping (the third of my entire life) Miami was bracing for its coldest Read More …
IronMan Florida: The Finish And What Comes Next
This post talks about the end of IronMan Florida and what lies ahead. It is sponsored by Got Chocolate Milk but fortunately what I write is entirely my opinion and even if I were not sponsored, I Read More …
Staring At My First Major Obstacle
I am sure I will have many obstacles on my journey to the IronMan. But right now, I am dealing with my first one. In fact, I am staring at it right now. Not the Read More …
IronMan Florida Recap Part 1: The Storm Before The Calm
Be warned: this post is about the days leading up to the race and not the race itself. That’s part two! I heard the voice that said “Cristina Ramirez … you are an IronMan” this Read More …
Race Review: Triatlo Longo de Caminha
After much deliberation I am writing two posts on my recent race. This one, a pure race review for those of you who are curious about how the Triatlo Longo de Caminha, a 70.3 race in Read More …
