Week 5 Ironman Louisville Training: Blood, Sweat, and Tears

This week has been hard. Really hard. Work stress has been piling up, leaving me with unpleasant things like work-related nightmares. That can't be good. I almost saw a child die on my long bike ride on Saturday. I almost got T-boned when a minivan decided to run a red light today after I dropped … Continue reading Week 5 Ironman Louisville Training: Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Planning For My First 70.3

I've recently decided to pursue a 70.3, a half Ironman. (Well, technically the Ironman is a branded event and I am not actually attending an Ironman race, but it is the same race but from a different company. Sorry, that's my marketing background talking.) There's going to be lots of planning involved. For me, that's … Continue reading Planning For My First 70.3

The Feeling of Liberation on a Bicycle

There's something really amazing about being able to experience the city on two wheels instead of four. The weather has been absolutely great for riding lately. Even if it's a bit on the warm side, there's nothing like the feeling of wind in your hair to keep you cool. I'm riding a mountain bike and … Continue reading The Feeling of Liberation on a Bicycle