Tag Archives: biking
spinning out of control.
I love my Y spin instructor. But because of a series of scheduling conflicts and also that her class is on one of the only days JW’s home from school, I haven’t made it to her 80s beats-rocking session in … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Did I really do that?, Near Disaster, Reflections
a scorcher.
These past couple of days have been so hot that my post-El appearance has been straight up embarrassing. So much sweating. Not a pretty sight. This morning, CJ and I decided we could get a bike ride in if we just … Continue reading
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i feel the earth move under my feet.
This morning, I was up early for a variety of reasons, but the planned reason was to take myself on a bike ride with CJ. We’re back to our old tricks, which I think is definitely an improvement. My bike … Continue reading
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tri-ing again.
Chickens, I’ve been up way too long. But on the plus side, I met up with CJ and JK and we took ourselves on a the-sun’s-just-up bike ride along the lake. Which was really quite lovely, even considering the fact … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Did I really do that?, Good times, Michigan, Near Disaster, Reflections
From sea to shining sea.
Sorry for the long absence, chickens, but it’s been a crazy couple of days. Sidling up to a computer hasn’t exactly been my number one priority. And what a lovely weekend that it was. Full of concerts, fireworks, BBQs, bike … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Good times, Reflections, Things that are delicious, Weather
Bear Down.
Yesterday morning JW and I were sitting around, eating breakfast and reading the paper, when he looked up from the sports section and noted, “No one has the Bears to win today.” To which I replied, “I don’t care. I … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Good Reads, Good times, I love sports
Check me Out
And a couple of crazy photos from the tri (yes, I know my bike riding stance is less than ideal) Triathlon Pics!
Filed under Did I really do that?
I did it.
Morning, chicks! I thought I’d start this week off right by relaying news of my triathlon yesterday, since I’ve only been talking about it since April. Come to think of it, I’m gonna have to do some work on blog … Continue reading
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Shutting it Down.
That term was coined by one of my tri-partner, EH, who proclaimed that after his ride to work this morning (where we’re storing our bikes until the race) he was shutting it down. Taking a break. Not working out until … Continue reading
Filed under Tri-Training
What a Lovely Wednesday…
I know it’s the middle of the week, hump day, in fact, but I’m feeling pretty good. CJ and I took our last bike ride this morning, meeting so early that it felt more like a nighttime run, complete with … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Good times, Reflections, Tri-Training
