Quick programming note
Hey there, just a quick note to let you know I haven’t abandoned this blog. I’ve just been super busy with the job that pays my bills, as they sent […]
Monthly Archives: August 2012
On being a runner who doesn’t look ‘like a runner’
This past weekend, I ran my first 5K of the season. I had spent a lot of time doing speed work and strength-training my legs and running in the heat. […]
(Olympic) girl love rules
I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the media coverage of the Olympics, and I have to say, I’ve about had my fill of criticism. If it’s not people […]
Lolo Jones and the unpardonable sin of self-promotion
Lolo Jones came in fourth place last night during the 100m hurdles, a disappointing finish for one of the most visible Olympians in the United States. Jones has been the […]
Female Olympians fight back against shamers and haters
Much has been made about the presence of female athletes at the London Olympics, with some commentators going so far as to call these the Women’s Games. And it’s true […]
London Olympics: Are you inspired?
My discovery that I love to swim coincided nicely with the beginning of the Summer Olympics, which is also incidentally when all of the swimming events take place. I […]
Adventures in open-water swimming #2: Electric shark-a-loo
A couple of weeks ago, while I was talking about cycling with Brian, I mentioned that I have no clue how to change my tire and that I probably ought […]
It’s official – I’m a triathlete now!
One of the more curious things that has happened to me since I started getting really into endurance sports is that I now have a tendency to say things like […]
Fit and Feminist 