Ah yes, Part 2. The part that is way less fun to recap. LOL. Let's start by saying that I knew that I might struggle in the run. I knew it wasn't going to be fast, because I'm not a fast runner. But I was hoping to slog through at between 10:30 and 11 minutes a mile. My coach … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Ironman Maryland 2017 Race Report Part 1: Swim and Bike
It's the Ironman Maryland 2017 Race Report! Better late than never, yeah? Even though it didn't go perfectly, I'm so pleased with my first Ironman experience and I really had the best experience. Can't say enough good things about the organization of this race and the volunteers. … [Read more...]
Gift Guide for Travelers & Wanderlusters – Gifts Under $25!
I'm one of those people who loves Christmas. And I also get to do a lot of Christmas shopping super early, because we have Christmas with my husband's family over Thanksgiving since that is when we are all together. While I don't like the tradition, and firmly believe Christmas … [Read more...]
Visiting the Seven Colored Earths, Mauritius
When I first mentioned to my husband that I wanted to see the Seven Colored Earths in Mauritius, he rolled his eyes. And I expect some of you will have the same reaction...like, why? Different colored dirt? Awesome, Heather, you do really exciting things when you travel. It's … [Read more...]
My Favorite Fleeces for Travel, Winter Fun, and Beyond
A kind reader emailed asking if I had any recommendations for fleece for an upcoming hiking trip that also included some time in European cities this spring. Oh, do I... [Side note: I get a fair number of emails, and I do reply to them all. If you email me and I don't respond, … [Read more...]
