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2016 Race Schedule

Another year, more challenges. Let's hope health issues are behind us and the only worries are race times. Although, why worry about race time? It's all about being grateful that we can get outside everyday and enjoy daily exercise. "The chance to know yourself in weakness and strength, and to persevere. ... to confront your own lions, and be your own hero." What's on tap for this year? So far, this is what I have scheduled. March 5, 2016: Myrtle Beach Marathon. This is my 12th state and 21 marathon since 2010. Wow! These legs have seen some miles! Recap [...]

By Joanne|2016-10-12T19:08:13-04:00March 17, 2016|Food|1 Comment

Back to Reality

Vacations end. Places that allow your body to relax and unwind have to be left behind. The fun things you see and do will have to wait until next time. The Race The workouts The critters The beautiful backyard sanctuary my father has created and tends to daily. We had a great time and it’s tough to leave but there are those we love and miss at home. Zoey was happy to be back home to terrorize Shane and get her weekday playmate back. What do you love most about vacations? What do you miss the most about being away?

By Joanne|2015-05-29T12:00:33-04:00May 29, 2015|Life|4 Comments

2015 Race Schedule

It just occurred to me that I hadn't listed my anticipated race schedule for this year. The months are already getting away from me and we're only two into this new year. It must be the freezing cold and the wind that we've been subjected to that is depleting brain cells...or it could be I'm another year older and another year more absent minded. No, let's go with the cold and the wind. AaaNYway.... Races on tap for 2015 - signed up for and hope to sign up for.. 1. Phoenix Marathon: 2/28/2015 Mesa AZ. EXCELLENT race. Recap HERE. Net Time: [...]

By Joanne|2016-03-17T11:15:04-04:00February 20, 2015|Races, Running|Comments Off

Syracuse Half Marathon and Healthy Whole Grain Lasagna

This week, I used a local half marathon for my tempo training run. After running a 2 mile warm up with the dogs, Ted and I left for Syracuse. The drive out there didn’t look promising and never mind very motivating! A white out on the thruway out to Syracuse. Temperature, 24 degrees. Wind at 13 mph. It was a bigger crowd this year than last in spite of the horrid weather. I didn’t dress very warm, a long sleeve sports shirt and Marathon Maniac wind breaker. When they handed me the Syr. Tee shirt for the race, I thought [...]

By Joanne|2014-03-23T13:41:41-04:00March 23, 2014|Health and Nutrition|6 Comments

Skinny Man 2013

Skaneateles, New York was the setting for this weekends sprint triathlon. We both wished we had pulled an over-night for this race because the town of Skaneateles is so cute, so clean, with many little shops, boutiques, unique vendors, it’s not only a shop-a-holic’s heaven but also a foodies mecca. The well known Sherwood Inn for good food, cozy rooms for overnight stays and live music on the weekends. But now for Ted’s last triathlon recap of 2013. There were race volunteers everywhere to help participants find their way from check in, bag pick up, body marking to transition. The [...]

By Joanne|2013-08-31T16:13:03-04:00August 31, 2013|Triathlon|Comments Off

Old Forge Triathlon 2013

Can you believe two weekends in a row? Ted is at it again: swimming, biking, and running. This was the last event of the ATCendurance 2013 races. How sad and how unbelievable that we are already nearing the end of summer. The Old Forge Triathlon is one of my favorites to spectate. It’s a fun and interesting place to walk around while waiting for your athlete. If you’re there to watch multiple athletes, you can see them coming and going from all angles. The Race Ted was set up and ready to go by 7:30 am. One last trip to [...]

By Joanne|2013-08-19T14:41:50-04:00August 19, 2013|Triathlon|3 Comments