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I’m a Mom!

Natalie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:23:19 +0000

On April 15, mine and my husband’s world changed forever. Quite unexpectedly our son decided to arrive about 3.5 weeks early and we welcomed Connor to the world, a healthy, adorable and amazing son. I am still processing what it means to be a mom and each day is different as we learn the ropes [...]

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I’m a Mom!

What is it about 26.2?

Natalie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:50:34 +0000

My husband and I were arguing one night about the reality of my being able to train for a 26.2 once we had our baby. The issue is not so much whether I am capable of training to run the marathon distance but whether or not we can figure out the family balance. I would [...]

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What is it about 26.2?

Excuses for My Blogging Hiatus

Natalie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:08:06 +0000

It has been almost a solid six months since my last blog post. I believe I once read (or wrote) that a blogger, especially one who blogs as a hobby, need not necessarily apologize for not blogging regularly. However, I am genuinely sorry and I feel terribly guilty for not writing often. I don’t expect [...]

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Excuses for My Blogging Hiatus

Has Anyone Seen My Speed?

Natalie — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:00:51 +0000

I swear I was fast. At least, for me, in my age group, for my distances. I spent a good chunk of time and effort working on speed and got to a very comfortable place this year where my ‘slow, easy’ run was at 8:40, my 5k pace was near 7 minutes and my other [...]

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Has Anyone Seen My Speed?

Coughing, Sniffling, and Running

Natalie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:12:18 +0000

A few mornings ago I woke up with that subtle, yet horrible sensation of a sore throat coming on. I swigged down some Airborne, started popping Vitamin C, and broke out Sudafed nasal decongestant pills (one of the few medicines in my cabinet). The sore throat came and went but quickly moved on to a [...]

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Coughing, Sniffling, and Running

Triathlon Transitions: Tips & Thoughts

Natalie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:09 +0000

Having just completed my first sprint triathlon, I am by no means an expert or even a well-versed triathlete. However, from that first experience I think I learned some things during the transitions and in hindsight have realized some things about the transitions that are definitely valuable to me as I prepare for triathlon number [...]

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Triathlon Transitions: Tips & Thoughts

First Triathlon, First Impressions

Natalie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:15 +0000

In late April I set my mind on doing my first triathlon. My sister and her husband had moved to upstate New York last fall and her husband signed up for the Cazenovia Sprint Triathlon which was August 9th. I thought signing up as well would be a great way to tie in a visit [...]

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First Triathlon, First Impressions

The Crooked Swim

Natalie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:52:33 +0000

My first open water swim that I would consider as part of my triathlon training was in crystal clear waters in a protected swim area in Jamaica. The second two have been off the beach at Chesapeake Bay Foundation and I hope there are at least two more open water swim practices in my future [...]

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The Crooked Swim

My New Ride: The Bike, The Shoes, The Ride

Natalie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:12:22 +0000

Recently I wrote about the process of buying a new road bike. At the time I had tons of questions. My husband and I were buying road bikes together and it turned out that his bike was delivered to the store a week before mine. I watched as he got an orientation to his bike, [...]

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My New Ride: The Bike, The Shoes, The Ride

An Eye Opening Open Water Swim

Natalie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:00:23 +0000

I am sure that some people who train for triathlons go into the race without having ever done an open water swim. Perhaps they live in a landlocked area and have no access to open water in which to practice. More power to them for taking the plunge for the first time at the race! [...]

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An Eye Opening Open Water Swim