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Getting blown away by a half ironman
Participating in my inaugural half ironman during a tropical storm felt like a daring adventure. It seemed like rain had made Saturdays its permanent residence that summer, much to the dismay of many, especially those partaking in the racing season and just any human who enjoys summer weather on the…
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Our teamwork sets us apart
Ice hockey, basketball, baseball, Cub Scouts, soccer, birthday parties, projects, library classes, after school commitments, working full time, working part time, exercise – these are all part of the bustling life in our household, managed and enjoyed by both my husband and me, and cherished by our boys! While it…
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The power of hard work
In March of 2016, I received the wonderful news that I had been accepted into the 2016 NYC Marathon! It was my second time entering the lottery, and I felt incredibly lucky to have been chosen so quickly. However, in December of 2015, I also discovered that I was pregnant…
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Finding The Beauty In Grief
The summer of 2013 was gearing up to be the best one yet, I was getting married in August and was on the verge of receiving my first full time teacher position while having just completed my master’s degree in ENL. Dadjogger and I were also buying our first house…
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Motherhood, postpartum and getting back to feeling yourself
It was both a shock and a joy to discover I was pregnant for the third time during the summer of 2019. I couldn’t contain my excitement, eagerly anticipating the arrival of another precious baby. Ben was just nine months old and Billy was just about to be three. Yet,…
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The race I got a flat tire…and had a panic attack
In October 2021, I made the decision to take on my very first Olympic triathlon in Montauk, NY. It had been a summer of intense training, gearing up for what would undoubtedly be the most challenging triathlon I had ever attempted. Swim training was progressing smoothly, the bike sessions were…
