The Art of the Setback

I woke up in the middle of the night on Monday with stomach pains again.  The girl child has been sick, so I went downstairs to get her some medicine and a giant wave of nausea swept over me. I called out to the Expert, “Ummmm… you’re gonna need to come get this Benedryl for […]

To Meredith, on Her 35th Birthday

Today, I turn 35. “A spring chicken!” “You have light years ahead of you!” (Please, do keep THOSE comments coming). In my last post, I outlined some darkness that’s been pinging around in my head. I don’t know if it’s had anything to do with the birthday. I don’t really think so. I never thought […]

When in Darkness…

I have had a rough few days. And I have completed not a single workout since the half marathon on Saturday. This morning, I saddled up and got on the bike.  I just pedaled and I didn’t think, and I felt slightly better afterwards.  Like the clouds have parted and I can see a bit of […]

Aliens, Running and An Alien Angel

So I ran a half marathon on Saturday night. Correction.  The half marathon ran me. In my fourth stand alone half mary, the Roswell GA Alien 13.1 Half… a nightime half marathon… I not only had my slowest half marathon time… but also, the absolutely most painful run of my life.  Also, in four half Ironmans… this […]

From Eating Disorder to Nirvana… Someday

I’ve been going through some insomnia recently, which is not unusual for me. About two times a month, I survive for a few days on less than four hours of sleep a night. It’s just a weird thing, and then I go crazy and eat waffles, and I am good as new.  Or as new […]

Ambassador Spotlight: Anne Reed

Anne Reed is our Spotlight Ambassador this week, having just finished a very brutal Ironman Florida.  Kudos to you, Anne, for showing up and tearing it up.  Only Anne would have a profile that mentions Sean Connery, side-boob and Big Fluffy (nope, not what you think!)… all in one place.   Anne Reed City/State: Fort […]