I'm not messing around here. You can take exercise too far and it can become unhealthy. How far is too far, thankfully pretty far. Let's see what the science says and how you know it might be time to scale back. Let's delve deep into that line between we all so it and too much.... Continue Reading →
Why Mountain Biking is the Best Workout Ever!!!
Do I really truly think this? YES!!! Have I thought about, tried or ruled out ever possible alternative, No. Am I biased, yes, but I'm alright with that and it's still pretty great! It burns a tremendous number of calories, is a full body workout, fun, provides an adrenaline rush (if you're doing it right),... Continue Reading →
What I Learned from my First Half Marathon
Most of all I learned that I could do it! And If I can you probably can too! It was sort of 10 years in the making and pretty darn close to a life changing experience. I learned A LOT in the process about myself, running, training and how I want to be in the... Continue Reading →
Michelin Tire Trot 5K: Race Recap
This turned out to be a trail run, did not know that, a trail run in the cold and rain actually. So I have my outdoorsy points for the week nailed down! It was a lot of fun and I ran without music or pacing so it is some good unintentional triathlon training. A bit... Continue Reading →
Apartment Gardening: A Start Up Guide
If you have outdoor space you can grow your own food and lots of it if you want to. I'll let you know how to prioritize what to grow, do it for next to nothing, do it without a car and make it theft proof if you are on the ground floor, well the planters... Continue Reading →
Does Triathlon Have to be Expensive?
Three sports, a fancy bike, special shoes, wetsuit and a triathlon suit, adds up right? Well it doesn't have too. Maybe it's because I come from mountain biking where we fix most things with zip ties, because I used to get paid to swim or maybe just because I'm cheap but I'm here to tell... Continue Reading →
Basic AF Gardening Tips
So you have a black thumb, don't worry there is hope! If you can't grow squat then you don't need advice on pruning, composting or freeing root bound plants. Let's go back, way, way back and get you to the "I might be able to grow more tomatoes per plant next year," by the end... Continue Reading →
Olympic Triathlon Training: Starting With No Race to Train for, Part 4
Is it possible to say that before I even start I have a crisis? Is it a crisis that as of right now I have no race to compete in? How did this happen and how can I fix it? To be honest right now I don't even really have a real plan but I... Continue Reading →