Why

Each of us has a reason for why we are in this sport. In fact, each of us have a few “why” reasons. Tonight I swam with my heart and I swam with a vengeance. I swam for our son. I swam for his future, I swam for his chance and I swam because I [...]

Spirit

Some in the triathlon circles around here are hearing that I have become a gadget nut, and that makes me smile. A few have even written to me in horror, as a girl of spirit how could I have gone to the dark side? Mary you are not having fun……… I am told quite angrily…… [...]

The Power of Positive Thinking

This morning on the final mile of my 18 mile run, I had a victory mile. I always give myself a victory mile. This morning’s workout began at 0430 and it began on the bike. 90 min on the bike then over to our group run at Mendon Ponds Park. I was fortunate enough to [...]

Get Ready for the New Site!

I had a meeting with Twin Advertising this afternoon, and saw the incredible face lift they are about to give the Train-This! website. Our blog will look a little different as well! I definitely want to thank Jeff Henderson for the initial clean up work that he did for our website! And I want to [...]

I’ve Got the Power

The Ergamo has arrived and is currently being installed on my bike….. hooray! Now all of this power training I have been doing on the computrainer can be brought over to the roads. It’s interesting because my friend, whom I affectionately refer to as Paddie (his Irish nickname) is raring to race me on my [...]

Happy Spring Everyone!

Spring is about blooming, rebirth, new life, new hope. It’s where the earth is uncovered and all has a chance to grow again. Blossom, reach, breathe. New air seems to encircle the earth, and new wind seems to blow freshness into everything. It’s why I throw open the windows on a day like today, at [...]

Happy Spring Everyone!

Spring is about blooming, rebirth, new life, new hope. It’s where the earth is uncovered and all has a chance to grow again. Blossom, reach, breathe. New air seems to encircle the earth, and new wind seems to blow freshness into everything. It’s why I throw open the windoes on a day like today, at [...]

The Dawn

Three good solid weeks are lined up as things begin to take a slow transition into intensity. Another set of cruise intervals are lined up for Wednesday, and when I say short, I mean they are short. Three minutes By the end of the block I hope to be up to six minutes. And with [...]

Nothin’ But UP!

Thank you 13 Wham for the best news of the morning! WOO HOO! Mary Eggers

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

Congrats to all the awesome runners who ran the Johnny’s Runnin O’ The Green this morning. The two feet of snow did not stop the speediest of the speedy. Congrats especially to Shamus, who handily kicked the bootie of Paddie E! Happy St. Pat’s! mary eggers

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