2013

I love dystopian novels – my favorite book of all time is Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid Tale. A while back, I made a list of dystopian books that I adore, but now I have some new ones to add to the list.  I’ve mentioned all of these books once or twice before; however, I think [...]

Whew.  I am in such a good mood!  Thank goodness.  Last week was definitely ho-hum, but I’m looking forward to the upcoming holiday.  The Husband and I are doing a a July 4th race (a 4-miler), and I’m entering the stroller division with Henry.  Can’t wait!   So. About last week’s workouts… Like the rest [...]

This has not been a good week. My week included, but was not limited to, falling down my stairs and injuring myself, getting into a car accident and re-injuring myself, Henry getting sick, Henry vomiting all over himself and me in a parking lot, looming deadlines, and many fires at work.  Nothing all that bad, [...]

So on Monday, I fell down our stairs. Ever since we bought the house, falling down the stairs has been a big concern.  They are so steep.  And, of course, I fell down the stairs with Henry in my arms.  I slipped off the top step and slid halfway down before catching us with my [...]

Plus – my next race! Last week was a bit lackluster, as far as Olympic tri training goes.  Life got in the way, and there were a few times that I was just so wiped for momma duty and oh-so-not motivated to sweat.  I normally aim to do 5 – 6 workouts a week during [...]

Is the weekend already over? Waaaaah. I’m not ready for Monday!  After a long week and an even longer Friday (we traveled to and from Raleigh for work), I was so anticipating a wonderful weekend.  I feel like we crammed a lot in… but I am still not satisfied!  Ah well.  That’s the thing about [...]

Heeeeelp. I wasn’t planning to post today, but I really need the mommas’ help.  You see, we are trying to eliminate Henry’s beloved babas.  At his one year check-up, his pediatrician told me that I should stop giving him bottles and transition him full-time to sippy cups. Henry already uses sippy cups at meals to [...]

A few days late, yes, but it would be remiss for me to skip a Father’s Day post. Because I am lucky enough to have a wonderful husband, and Henry is lucky enough to have a wonderful father. And he deserves to be honored! I met Kristien when I was rather young (19), and I [...]

Let’s talk about this race photo. Another failed heel click!  I attempt to do a heel click at every race.  Very often, I cannot time it correctly with the photograph’s flash (because, seriously, I am usually busy trying not to pass out from exhaustion in the middle of the race, and while heel clicking is [...]

Plus – a birthday party! It has been a long, long, LONG time since I set a personal record.  I think it’s been two years!  But yesterday – I finally broke a record.  And when I say I broke it, I mean I destroyed it. My new sprint tri record is about four minutes faster [...]

That is the hummus question. Let’s be friends on Instagram!   The other day, DadHTP informed me that you are supposed to stir the flavored hummus tub when you first open it.  You know what I mean – I’m talking about the hummus and pine nuts, hummus and sundried tomato, and hummus and caramelized onion [...]

I just can’t believe Henry is turning one!  I will never, ever forget the wonderful memories that Kristien, Henry, and I made over the past 365 days. And thank you so much for the support over the course of my pregnancy and his first year – it meant so much and helped us through so [...]

It was a good week! I’m finally public on Instagram – CaitlinHTP.  Won’t you be my friend?   Here’s all my workouts from last week.  My next tri is just around the corner!   Monday – Rest.   Tuesday – Morning: 2 mile run at the gym + strength training (legs).  Afternoon: 1000 yard swim. [...]