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Triathlon Training…Attempt
I don't usually commit to races that I haven't prepared for. For example, when we signed up for our first Warrior Dash (obstacle course mud run), we knew we could at least run a 5k. When we registered up for the half marathon, we found a training program online and...
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) & Yoga Training
Who wants to try yoga on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP)? On June 7, 2012, I embarked on a training adventure to become certified to teach yoga on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). Yoga Energy Studio in St. Petersburg, FL led the program and, on June 10, 2012, after four...
Skydiving! Operation Freefall® at Skydive City
I went skydiving today at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, FL for Operation Freefall: The Two-Mile High Stand Against Sexual Assault. What an incredible experience! According to Skydive City, here's how it works: -After about 20 minutes of training and getting geared up,...
Warrior Dash 2012 North Florida Race Recap
We had so much fun at the Warrior Dash Central Florida in both 2011 and 2012 that we decided to add the Warrior Dash North Florida to the mix. Red Frog Events added a North Florida race to their Warrior Dash lineup this year on March 31, 2012. The course was at Camp...
YOLO Stand Up Paddleboard – My New/Old SUP!
You Only Live Once. YOLO! Jeff Archer and Tom Losee founded YOLO boards, which are stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) designed with a lifestyle in mind. Until about 3 months ago, I had only tried paddleboarding once for about 10 minutes during a demo. I enjoyed it, but...
Harvey’s 5K St Patrick’s Day 2012 Race Recap
A 5K race feels so short when it follows a half marathon and a 15K! After our distance training, we decided to throw a 5k into the mix. St. Patrick's Day seemed like a logical day to run and the 5K we found was conveniently located a few blocks from where we live. Not...