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    My Top Tips for Working Out While on Vacation

    My Top Tips for Working Out While on Vacation

    Who doesn't like to work out while on vacation?Ok, I am sure there are a lot of people who would prefer not to, but sometimes you just...
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    SwimBox to Swim Better, Faster and Stronger

    SwimBox to Swim Better, Faster and Stronger

    I visited my local Swimbox after my friend Cynthia (YouSignedUpForWhat) tried it out, I decided that maybe this was a good thing for me...
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    The DC Blast Life

    The DC Blast Life

    If you haven't had the chance to check out Blast in West End DC, you need to take your booty over there.  Blast is a 60 minute HIIT...
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    The Swimming Terminology Guide for Triathletes

    The Swimming Terminology Guide for Triathletes

    1. Ascend (abr. Asc.). The reverse of Descend. Each consecutive swim gets slower. Your swim time increases = you get slower. 2. Base...
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    Adapting to Change and Becoming an Early Morning Person

    Adapting to Change and Becoming an Early Morning Person

    Some people are naturally morning people, other are evening, and some just adjust to availability during the day. I am not talking about...
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    Is that Pre or Post Race Beer a Good Idea?

    Is that Pre or Post Race Beer a Good Idea?

    One of the favorite items runners enjoy before or after a race? Beer! There are many races sponsored by beer companies, a few of which I...
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    When Gatorade Won’t Do It, Try These Options Instead

    When Gatorade Won’t Do It, Try These Options Instead

    We drink them while in training, for recovery and sometimes as a pick-me-up. But are sports drinks really that good for you? Some may...
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    Five Races I’m Running This Spring

    Five Races I’m Running This Spring

    Ann Arbor Half Marathon My mom back in the day ran a metric marathon in Ann Arbor which no longer exists so we decided to find another...
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    Ironman Training Week 9 and 10

    Ironman Training Week 9 and 10

    This week consisted of the beginning stages of tape and week 10 is a continuation of that. I was able to get my bike tuned up before I...
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    Ironman Training Week 8

    Ironman Training Week 8

    Got in some last big runs, some swimming and took a break from the bike which was needed especially because I wanted to take it into my...
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    Ironman Training Week 7

    Ironman Training Week 7

    This week was my last big training load and woof is how I describe it. I logged some normal bike sessions and FTP tests. I ran a bit...
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    Ironman Training Week 6

    Ironman Training Week 6

    Okay, we have hit the 30-day countdown. Actually now it is more like 25 but still I love this photo. This past week I got to relax a bit...
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    Just Keep Swimming With FINIS!

    Just Keep Swimming With FINIS!

    I was never one to enjoy swimming with a structured workout. I just liked to go for a swim at the pool and swim until I am done 1 mile or...
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    Ironman Training Week 4

    Ironman Training Week 4

    Ironman training so far has been good but tiring. My bike mileage is up even more and I have noticed that going for a run isn't as tiring...
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    Ironman Training Week 3

    Ironman Training Week 3

    This week was a bit more of a challenge. I developed a nasty cough and GI issue that sidelined me until Thursday. Being sick sucks but...
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    Ironman Training Week 2

    Ironman Training Week 2

    This week, bike mileage was bumped up to 170 miles. Yay! I did most of them on the trainer and the long rides outside. But for some...
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    The Road To Ironman Louisville

    The Road To Ironman Louisville

    The journey to Ironman Louisville is in focus. This year I have done three triathlons, one was a 70.3, one marathon and four half...
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    Some Thoughts From Erin: Sometimes Life Just Gets In The Way

    Some Thoughts From Erin: Sometimes Life Just Gets In The Way

    Even though I have a race coming up, I also have to move into a new home, by myself, which makes training a tad bit tough to do. However,...
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    If You Want To Become A Stronger Runner, Start Swimming

    If You Want To Become A Stronger Runner, Start Swimming

    Do you hate running hills? Find them to be excruciating and just overall difficult? Even though you run up and down and up and down you...
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    Summer Training

    Summer Training

    Ok So I know I have been a terrible blogger recently but interning and school and training.. you just forget sometimes… but its ok...
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