If you know anything about life in a small town in Texas, you know about the central importance of high school football. Maybe you’ve seen the amazing TV series (which I miss desperately), or read the book, or viewed the movie. Heck, there’s even an exhibit at the state history museum. Friday Night Lights, it’s called….
Fitness
I did it!
Traveling on business so not a lot of time to write (plus my WordPress is acting funny and I had my last composition deleted), but suffice it to say that I finished! There were very difficult moment, especially on the run, but I just kept going. The distances, by the way, were 1/2 mile…
My Race
About this time (4 days) before a race, one begins to think about the day itself. How am I going to feel on that starting line? During the swim? bike? run? A wee bit of anxiety sets in. The stock answer from anyone seeking to reassure a triathlete is, “you’ve put in the miles [in…
I’m Doing a Triathlon
Way back in December, I did something I’ve wanted to do for a long time — sign up for a women’s triathlon. For those who’ve met me in the past few years, this may seem a tad ambitious. I’m definitely carrying around a few… well more than a few extra pounds. I haven’t led the…