Almost 90 fighters from around the world gathered in Springfield, Illinois for The International Tournament of Chivalry. Included in their ranks were nine fighters from the California team Ursus. My husband and I have been driving down to San Jose every weekend for team practice and to build my armor in just over a month. It’s been a whirlwind getting everything finished (more…)
This is a different kind of race report…..since I didn’t race. WHAT didn’t race?!? Nope. It takes many, many, many volunteers to put on any size race from a sprint to a full Ironman. While I am racing I try to thank the volunteers and officers on the course when I can but why not give back by volunteering yourself? I absolutely love hearing about the successful races other athletes had and the smiles on their faces. (more…)
Part of the beauty of the world is how much variety there is, even when it comes to triathletes. Even though we all come together as athletes we are also so unique from profession to other hobbies and interests. August 30th I received an email from my adviser stating (more…)