PB and Jen

Eleven months later, I am finally writing about my half ironman race in Wilmington, North Carolina. I signed up for this race expecting it to be easier than the first 70.3 I completed in Raleigh.  By all accounts it should have been; my friends who raced it testified to this. The swim had a current that […]

I completed my first indoor triathlon today. With the encouragement of friends, I signed up months ago thinking it would be fun. By the time this race came around I was not ready fitness-wise or nutritionally. December is a crazy month for me and I inevitably take a long break from exercising and I indulge in […]

  It’s been a week since I got this news and I’m still excited and honored. I submitted my application a few weeks ago to become an Ambassador for Betty Designs Triathlon Wear. I had no idea how many applicants there were or how hard it would be to join their team. I only knew […]

For my first triathlon a friend of mine sent me this LONG list of things to bring. She found this comprehensive list in some website. I was overkill and it was not for a new triathlete like I was at the time. I ended up getting a fraction of what was on the list and I […]

Over a month  ago I posted about my upcoming Half Ironman race in Doubt. Well, I am finally getting around to posting my update. I did it! It was an amazing experience, well actually it sucked while I was racing. The bike ride was too long and the run was too hot. The swim was […]

Raleigh 70.3 – This will be my 3rd time doing this race but this is the first time I am NOT competing in a relay.  11 days out and  I am terrified! Looking back, I realize, this isn’t the first time I have had doubts… May 2013  –  Relay – Swim   Email to Val […]

Me: My doctor told me that I have a heart rate of an athlete. Mike: You are an athlete.   Growing up I always considered myself non-athletic. I am the oldest of 4 girls and I was the only one who wasn’t in year round sports. I never felt as agile and coordinated in sports as […]

Here is a way to and PiYo to your customized run schedule. Follow the three harder/longer runs with PiYo Define: Lower or Upper. Cross train with PiYo Sweat, Drench, Buns and Sculpt. The 4th run is optional and can be replaced with PiYo Strength Intervals and should be followed by Core or Hardcore. Feel free to […]