It was five years ago. We had just arrived in Australia for the first time and had three weeks ahead of us on the trip of a lifetime. Then my feet and shins started to hurt. Walking just a few blocks was painful. What could this mean for our trip with two people who planned [...]
I received a Yeti Cooling Towel one time in a race packet. It's advertised as a cloth that can be worn around your head or neck etc to help stay cool. When wet, it is supposed to provide rapid cooling as opposed to other fabrics. I used mine for the first time on my recent [...]
With half the year behind us, what did your first part of 2019 look like? If you have a packed racing season, how has it gone so far? Are you still feeling pumped for what's ahead, or are you perhaps a little tired of all the training - both emotionally and mentally? Perhaps you have [...]
I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to face a young child. He handed me a bottle of mayonnaise. Without the use of words, he politely asked me to adorn his hot dog. He was then happily on his way, and I felt thanked, though again, no words were said. I enjoyed helping [...]
How are you going to deal with seeing Uncle Joe who makes your skin crawl? Or avoid a stomach from overeating? 8 simple tips for a happy, healthy 4th of July.
I took advantage of this summer without a triathlon on the horizon and did a popular local hike that I had never done in the 14 years since moving to Juneau. (Yes...I could hike and train for a triathlon, particularly the way I train and what my goals are, but I didn't. I didn't even [...]
If you know where you are headed, and you know you are going the right direction, it's okay if you can't see the whole path in front of you. You may even see a hurdle in the distance that looks insurmountable. That's okay. You are not there yet and it may look different by the [...]
As the temperatures rise here in Juneau, a little Alaskan town with little in the way of air conditioning, perhaps we can take comfort to note that a good portion of our population may be fairing well. A recent study suggests that women perform mental tasks better at warmer temperatures than men do. The study [...]
Consistency is one of the characteristics I respond best to in the people around me. Tell me something once, and then change your story, and even if there are no ill intentions, my trust will be dented. Recoverable? Yes; but harmed. Consistency in our interactions comes from remaining true to ourselves and honest. However, that [...]
Do you pay attention to the little things? It could be the moon out on a winter run, or the sun shinning in summer. It may be the way the light shines through the trees, or reflecting on how great it is to see your neighbors out enjoying being active as well. What's one thing [...]
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