Things are heating up around here. Yesterday, temperatures topped out at 97 degrees with a 105 degree heat index prompting an excessive heat warning to be issued for the day….
One thing certain about Chicago is that the wind is always blowing. From the north, east, south, and west, whatever the direction – the wind is always, all of the…
At one point or another, I’m sure we’ve all received those Getting To Know Your Friends e-mails. You know, the ones that list about 20 questions that you cut and…
Last week, I cut my hair. This is on top of the 4 inches I cut off about 5 weeks ago. Last week, in an effort to simplify life even…
Yesterday, I was in the kennel of death. In workout terms, that is. What is the kennel of death and how do you get there? It is a place of…
People often ask which sport I did first – was it swimming? biking? running? Long before I knew what a transition area was or how to do a brick, I…
Sometimes camping seems like the cheapest way to go when traveling. When camping is good, it’s really good – relaxing, inexpensive, and convenient. But when it’s bad, it can be…
We’re in Kansas City for USA Triathlon Nationals! A few difficulties along the way, one that included a fiesty confrontation between Chris and a bottle of orange pop. After a…
This morning, Chris and I enjoyed something rather new in our wonderful world of wedded bliss – we went for coffee. When I first met Chris, he was the anti-coffee….
From the e-mail bag, here’s some of the questions I’ve received lately: I’ve recently purchased a new bike and I love it! The neck soreness I can deal with –…