Posted on March 31, 2011 by maryeggers
I actually said that. I didn’t mean to. At least not while I was grocery shopping in Wegmans on Saturday night. Yes, the Eggers live large friends. Large. (I realize I am totally off blogging schedule. But I am sure you can handle it.) “That’s a good idea to say!” The woman smiled at me, as [...]
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Posted on March 29, 2011 by maryeggers
Luc had an echocardiogram yesterday. Six years after open heart surgery…..his heart is 100% normal. See you in four years doctor! I think today is Tuesday. Not Wednesday. Don’t tell. I don’t always follow the rules. Few things before we begin this morning…….. 1. I have signed on again to work with the Rochester Rhinos, [...]
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Posted on March 27, 2011 by maryeggers
“This is going to feel like a conservative effort” The Wizard said to me Friday night on the phone, as we reviewed the plan for Saturday. It was a double gamble I think he called it, a hopefully worthwhile investment as I didn’t run to my potential 2 weeks ago at Johnny’s. The Kyle’s Run [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2011 by maryeggers
Three more swims including this morning’s, and I will be swimming outside for the next 6 months. My outdoor pool opens on April 1st and at 6:30am that morning, we are having a pool party. The pool at Midtown Athletic Club will be eighty degrees. And get this…. you know how when you get out [...]
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Posted on March 23, 2011 by maryeggers
I am excited to share with you my introductory article over on XTri…. this is real triathlon!!!! In the coming weeks I have several terrific stories on deck, including interviews with Kim Scwabenbauer (Overall amateur female at Ironman Cozumel), professional triathlete Jacqui Gordon and Charissa Wernick, thoughts on coaching the female athlete shared by some of my favorite [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2011 by maryeggers
(I know we changed to a Mon / Wed / Friday publishing schedule…… but I definitely wanted to share….. my XTri column begins on Wednesday, and I have a really terrific line up of interviews….. tomorrow I shall share……) It will never be normal. That’s our reality. How many times do I have to be [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2011 by maryeggers
October 11th, 2004. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Isn’t it interesting how some days we can’t even remember the conversations we had with people, yet other days we remember every detail and can remember every smell? We can still feel the feelings, still feel the emotions? That’s what October 11th 2004 is [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2011 by maryeggers
Thanks for all the great suggestions for my new column on Xtri! I have contacted all the fabulous ladies suggested, I have lots of topics that you are interested in hearing about, which means I have some great and fun work to do!!!! Please keep them coming!!!! Have I mentioned how excited I am??????? Warning: [...]
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Posted on March 18, 2011 by maryeggers
I am very excited to announce that I am the newest contributor to the amazing triathlon site: XTRI!!!!!! In addition to writing for my friends over at TriDigest, I will be over on X Tri beginning next week bringing you the perspective of the age group athlete, the women’s perspective of our sport as well [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2011 by maryeggers
Yea, 20 minutes. That’s truly all it takes me to write a blog. I know, weird. Honestly if it took me longer I wouldn’t post so frequently. I type ridiculously fast (the wrong way) and thoughts just flow. I can not wait to tell you about the new writing gig. I will be looking for [...]
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