Almost Crazy Aging Athlete

Today I share about training for my forth marathon & running with a pace group at the Twin Cities Marathon.

My third marathon was the hardest to finish. The struggle was real. My long training runs went well & I even added a creative touch to those runs, but the race was warm & tough.

My second marathon was the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon that I ran with my daughters, Kelly & Tracy. Hear how we helped each other compete the 26.2 miles.

My first marathon was the Chicago Marathon. I ran with my daughter Tracy. Listen and learn a little about marathons & the mantras that helped me finish the race.

Have you ever gone white water rafting? I have rafted several times. It is a blast. Listen in to my adventure & you might want to go for a ride or "Ride the Bull".

Biking & Hiking go together because I can do them with my husband. The perfect pair for Valentine's Day. We have found ways to have fun & stay healthy together.

Running a half marathon takes a commitment of time & energy to prepare & train. But the feeling you get when you finish that first half marathon is amazing. listen in on a slice of my experience.

What's the best way to workout in the winter. Do you prefer to go to the gym? Lift some free weights? Or run on the dreadmill? One of my preferred workouts can only be done in the winter & it's done outdoors!

Do you have preferred workout clothing & gear? Perhaps something that fits well & looks good? It might vary depending on the sport or activity. There is a reason for sport-specific clothing. I generally wear appropriate garb...but there was a time...

What is TRXing? If you have never heard of TRX, then listen & learn. If you already know about TRX, listen to my experience with a metabolic workout.

Welcome to Season 2. Let's catch up. I'll share my plans to be active in 2021. I have some new ideas for a New Year!

I finally get the opportunity to go waterskiing! It's already August. But it's been a weird year and this was a weird waterskiing experience.

I crossed over from Almost Crazy to Crazy when I ran my first Warrior Dash! They are fun and crazy wrapped in mud, obstacles, fuzzy Viking hats, and beer! Worth every dollar, minute, and bit of mud!

Why do I make the same training mistakes again and again? Learn about my mistakes and don't repeat them. Don't do it!

Have you ever streaked? I have streaked 3 times in 5 years. That's run a streak of consecutive days, of course.

I made it out if the water and on to the dry land portion of the race. I had fun passing people while cycling. And I sprinted the end of the run. Of course I had some funny experiences along the way. Listen and laugh with me.

I finally start the Twin Lakes Triathlon in my gold swim cap. I trained and practiced for this race. The swim finally begins!

All the spring races have been cancelled and summer races are unknown. What do I do when there is no "reason" to train? Should I do a virtual race? Or go for a run in the sun?

Triathlons take a lot of training. I mean a lot of training. My biggest challenge was the swimming. This is my experience while training in a pool. Exciting!

Why Run Races? Some of my friends and family don't understand why I sign up for races. Why pay to run? Listen and learn.

What's in a name? Almost What? Crazy? Aging? Athlete? Which is it?

What's your superpower? I believe we all have a superpower. I know mine. What's yours? Listen in and learn about human superpowers!

I share my thoughts on being just OK when exercising. Is it better to be OK and do something than be afraid that your only OK and do nothing? Is it better to get out the door and have an OK run, or OK ride, or OK lift than no run, no ride, no lift?

I played Pickleball for the first time this year. It was a humbling experience. Who likes being humbled? Not I! Listen in to hear the details and share a laugh.

I'm back at the gym! I can do this. Yes, I can! I'm a cardio- girl but I need to strengthen. Join me in my journey as I try to build some muscle.

Crazy or almost crazy? I can prove that I'm NOT a crazy athlete. Listen. It's true.