Author Archives: TriCourt

“Quarterly” Update

Hello again. Three months have passed since my last post. Several things brewing in my life recently I wanted to share with my online friends. Mostly my life has been steady busy but enjoyable. On with the updates! Dancing has … Continue reading

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Just poppin’ in to say ‘ello

I haven’t forgotten about the blogging world. This has been (and will continue) to be a blogging hiatus. Life has been exciting and challenging the past year since graduating nursing school. Next month marks my official 1 year anniversary…as an … Continue reading

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On Being Coached…

It’s been over 8 years since I’ve truly been coached. There was a brief period where I hired a friend to help me with workouts to prepare for my first season of triathlon in 2007 but I had no clue … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Traditions

Let’s ignore the fact it’s more than a month after Mother’s Day.  My excuse…I don’t have internet and I have been reading and training nonstop. I still want to share something my mom and I have done for the past … Continue reading

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Race Report: Crystal River Sprint Triathlon

Have I ever talked about how much I love racing?  Digging deep to challenge your physical and mental threshold is the ultimate thrill. This past weekend’s race was exactly that…a challenge. I pushed every step of the way. Backtracking a … Continue reading

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Updates and Upcoming Events

Hello hello! Since my last post I have made the switch over the night walkers. This switch to working 7:00 pm – 7:30 am had me nervous. People told horror stories of getting nauseous at 4:00 am or falling asleep … Continue reading

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The Challenge

This past Sunday, I was not motivated to workout for no reason in particular. It was just one of those days when I needed another person to get my butt in gear. A group class, “The Challenge”, at my local … Continue reading

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A Wedding to Remember

It’s hard to believe my not-so-little brother married his best friend and love of five years almost two weeks ago. The wedding weekend was nothing short of incredible and I’m grateful to have taken part in such a special event. … Continue reading

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For the Love of the Sport

My passion for triathlon comes out whenever I talk about the sport. Triathlon provides a balance to my life, an outlet for my competitive nature, a bond with like-minded athletes, etc. After reading, “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall, my … Continue reading

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Giving Yourself Grace

I’m grateful for the encouragement and suggestions from my last post about the challenge of starting and adjusting to a new job. This isn’t the first time I have worked full time but 12-hour shifts present a completely new lifestyle … Continue reading

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