This past Sunday, June 24, Hermes and I both participated in the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon (Olympic distance). I love this race because the route includes some of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Philadelphia. The .9-mile swim starts at the Saint Joe's boathouse, east side of the...
(2) Comments | Posted June 22, 2012 | 3:23 PM
The Mellet Tri Tour (continued)
Race #3 - Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
After the Quassy race we quickly drove home and packed for San Francisco. We were scheduled to fly out of Philadelphia first thing Monday morning, June 4. Our plan included staying at our son...
(0) Comments | Posted June 21, 2012 | 3:08 PM
Sorry I haven't blogged for a while, but training, racing and work have kept me busy. As I type this, I am sitting on a plane from San Francisco back to Philadelphia after the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Before I blog about the race, let me catch you...
(7) Comments | Posted April 16, 2012 | 3:50 PM
As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have already set my 2012 fitness goals. One of these is to participate in the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco on June 10. Many have told me I am crazy for wanting to do this event. Who in...
(2) Comments | Posted April 1, 2012 | 5:44 PM
Last Sunday was a beautiful day in the northeast so I went for a two hour bike ride with Hermes. During the ride, I reflected upon how I viewed cycling in the past and how those views are different today. Until three years ago, my biking experiences included riding with...
(1) Comments | Posted March 13, 2012 | 6:31 PM
I am sure you have noticed that as we get older our bodies do not perform as they did in our 20s, 30s, and yes, 40s. Not a big news item but it is important to bear in mind as you work to stay fit after 50.
When I...
(6) Comments | Posted March 2, 2012 | 1:32 PM
In my last post I mentioned that I my new goal was to do a triathlon. Is this goal different from any fitness goals I have ever set for myself? Is this goal really just a bunch of fitness goals combined together? No, this goal was far out of my...
(16) Comments | Posted February 23, 2012 | 8:55 AM
Before I tell you about how I stay in shape and what motivates me, let me introduce myself.
I am 57 and happily married with seven grown children (two girls and five boys) and four
grandchildren (all boys). Wow -- right? So life for me has been busy...
(0) Comments | Posted June 29, 2012 | 7:23 PM