Curiosity
When I was in college, I had a friend who went AWOL. It’s one of those long, complicated stories about a young …
Putting on my brave girl boots
True story: I was whining. For the record, I hold a firm belief that whining gets a bad rap. Strategic whining can …
Honesty, friendship and personal growth
The plan was simple, but I knew it wouldn’t be easily executed. Mary and I were both doing the sprint distance triathlon …
Cheers to good friends and 140.6 miles
We were preparing our gear in the parking lot at RIT, getting ready to ride a metric century around the greater Rochester …
I believe in mischief
There is a line from the poet Mary Oliver which has been stuck in my head: I believe in kindness. Also in …
Oreos and failure
Confession time: I ate five Double Stuf Oreos on Saturday. Usually I have more restraint, but it was the opening weekend of …
Placemat planning
Sitting in the restaurant, I noticed the green light flashing on my phone. I continued the conversation I was having with my …
Cheering for yourself
It was one of those rare days where I had the opportunity to be a fan. Don’t misunderstand me, as a sportswriter …
Who do you think you are?
Maybe I’m just not that interesting. When I was a freshman in college, I read the internship board before my introduction to …
Jumping in
When first beginning my foray into endurance sports after a lifetime as an informed spectator and “fitness athlete” I fell in love …