Happiness is being back in the mountains!

Happiness is being back in the mountains!

In a normal year, we would not be in Denver this late in the year. But this has been far from a normal year. It’s hard to believe, but I was formerly a big city girl. Yes, there was a time when I stayed up past 9:00 (or 8:30). I’m not talking Denver – because I know...
Take THAT Altra IQ App lady!

Take THAT Altra IQ App lady!

I’m a bit obsessed with my Altra IQ shoes. It has become a competition between the app lady and me. To date, she has been the undisputed winner. This week I proved I have the power to shut her up. My Tuesday run started as it always does: 4 minutes in: “It looks like...
Livin’ it up in SoCal!

Livin’ it up in SoCal!

Of course, my definition of livin’ it up isn’t quite what it used to be. Going out for a coffee AND a beer in one day is all it takes. But this weekend has been a nice little mini vacation. I came out here for a swim-coaching clinic with Sheila Taormina. For those of...
Cary vs. Cary’s shoes

Cary vs. Cary’s shoes

The shoes are winning. I’ve become a bit obsessed with my Altra IQ shoes. Though there are times when I want to take them off and throw them out the window. I have the app programmed to talk to me (at most) every 4 minutes. This means that if Ms. IQ app lady is happy...