Author Archives: 21cm

And Now I’m Off!

My flight for Madison, WI leaves at 6 AM tomorrow – ugh. Good thing I know how to sleep on airplanes! When I get there I’ll be sleeping with 3 men I’ve never met before. That’s right – I’m putting … Continue reading Continue reading

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And Now I’m Off!

My flight for Madison, WI leaves at 6 AM tomorrow – ugh. Good thing I know how to sleep on airplanes! When I get there I’ll be sleeping with 3 men I’ve never met before. That’s right – I’m putting … Continue reading Continue reading

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Name your Bionic Part

I like to think triathletes and runners would answer this differently – at least the guys. Thanks for the link to Feministing Continue reading

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Life Is Glorious

Today I went on a ladies only bike ride with 5 ladies and another lady with cajones. I believe his presence was a case of new love that could not withstand a Sunday morning apart. His lady wanted to go … Continue reading Continue reading

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My New Magic Bullet

Magic Bullet may be too strong a phrase but when Chris Lieto came to speak to our race club he brought one of his sponsors (maybe his biggest since he wears their team kit all the time) AstaVita. Astavita sells … Continue reading Continue reading

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A View From The Other Side

A couple of weeks ago I was a volunteer at a local Tri for Fun. This is the same event where I manned the water station in mid June and that I competed in in mid-July. This time, the mid-August … Continue reading Continue reading

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Good Thing I Got One of These

At the SF Marathon Saturn was passing out cowbells. Shiney red cowbells. Of course I took one and I’m glad I did because in the crazy ebb and flow of my life I have just decided to go to IM … Continue reading Continue reading

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Public Eavesdropping

Public Eavesdropping is a regular feature in the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s always funny and sometimes hits very close to home. From 7/31 I know it’s an accomplishment, but right now I feel like crap.” Man to his family, overheard … Continue reading Continue reading

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Because I Need to Say Something

First of all I completely forgot to mention that I met Bex a couple weeks ago. We had drinks and the most delicious Brie and pear quesedilla in the world. Oh how i love living in California with all this … Continue reading Continue reading

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Number Crunching 101

I woke up this morning ready to fill the tires on my bike to capacity, fill up the water bottles and head out for a group ride with my race club. I had to overcome a lot of fear and … Continue reading Continue reading

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