I'm a runner. I thought going into this endeavor that I'd want to stop saying that and start saying that I'm a triathlete. But you know what? I'm a runner, and I think it's going to be great to embrace that throughout this process. And, I actually am enjoying swimming more than I thought I would. Although swimming is currently the only one of the sports capable of sending me on a roller coaster of an emotional journey Continue Reading

Did a swim session today. I was renewed and ready to push myself again. I completed my 750m of drills in 36 minutes, while keeping to bilateral breathing!!! (and not sneaking in breaths on every arm stroke) Last week, to complete the drills in 36 or 37 minutes, I slipped into breathing every arm stroke a few times. Not today! Notable progress. I'm delighted. There's a long way to go. I've got to keep pushing Continue Reading

Had my third (I think!) swimming lesson on Friday. I'm improving!! My instructor, Kirsten, can see progress!! Yay! Had a "good feeling" experience in the pool. This is reason to celebrate people! Now to the details... Breathing - Kirsten says my technique of exhaling a little bit on each arm stroke, although unique, should work just fine. As long as it has me fully exhaling underwater so that I'm not exhaling out Continue Reading

I love this girl! 2 weeks ago my daughter - who is training for her first 5k with Girls on the Run - and I did a 5k training run together. It was great fun! We talked, ran side by side, took a few walking breaks, took our gloves on and off, and smiled at one another. Last weekend we had talked about doing a run together, but she wasn't feeling it. Okay, no worries. This weekend, she wanted to get back out there. Continue Reading