Motion Sickness While Swimming and Summer Races
Over the last six years I’ve been dealing with extreme motion sickness while swimming. I used to be able to swim without any issue at all. Then I took a … Continue Reading →
Author: cfowler
Feeling like it’s 2006
I did something I haven’t done since 2006 this week. No, I didn’t do a triathlon, the photo above was the only swimming picture of me I could find in … Continue Reading →
Cacao Protein Milkshake
I did my longest swim today – 1700 meters. I’m hoping to build to 2000 meters comfortably by April and 2500 by May. Today’s swim felt hard but I really … Continue Reading →
What’s in Your Fridge?
When Nic and I met, I had no idea I’d eventually move in and we’d create a home together. I was living in a little studio and Nic was living … Continue Reading →
Rest Days, Recovery, and a Running Start Date
One of the hardest things I’ve had to figure out as an athlete (I still consider myself an athlete even though I really only compete against myself) is when it’s … Continue Reading →
Slow recovery from PF and a few of my favorite things
I’m still working on recovering from this annoying plantar fasciitis. I miss running a lot. I was running a good 5k before the pain got unbearable. I had a bit … Continue Reading →
French Macarons, #2
I made macarons last weekend for the first time and they were such a disaster. This time I had some success! I used Martha Stewart’s recipe and it’s pretty easy. … Continue Reading →
Trying To Stay in the Now
Ah yes, late January, right when I start longing for summer. It happens every year without fail. As I see March and April starting to creep ever closer I start … Continue Reading →
Sweet Snow
We’re having our annual snow storm right now and in my city things shut down for the snow. I think we’ve all collectively, secretly, decided we simply don’t want to … Continue Reading →
So Many Apples, So Little Time
During the middle of December I realized I hit a lull with exercise. I seem to operate this way. I am really consistent and good for 6-8 weeks and then … Continue Reading →