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When the Hardest Choice is the Right Choice

Posted on August 15, 2015 by jayelldee

Yesterday I had the triathlon tattoo on the inside of my left wrist covered with a new tattoo. In the past 24 hours, I have had a lot of people ask me why I did it, and the reason is … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hate

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jayelldee

Three months. That’s how long I’ve been doing CrossFit. I remember my first meeting with my coaches Cody and R.E. at CTOWN West. Before I stepped into “the box” on that frigid February afternoon, I felt like I was, for … Continue reading →

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Here’s how I’m basically going to kill it in 2015

Posted on January 3, 2015 by jayelldee

January I’m wearing the boot for my stress fracture, but that means faster healing, which means getting me back to my running game. I’m going to beat my 50 free PR at the Pieter Cath Memorial swim meet, which shouldn’t be that … Continue reading →

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Breaking Foot

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jayelldee

Because I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t get hurt during a big race. Yup, I have the wee beginnings of a stress fracture on the outside of my left foot a la the half marathon. One week after my glorious domination, … Continue reading →

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Race Report: The Fall Classic Half Marathon

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jayelldee

“I. Did. It.” I panted (ok, more like dry heaved) to myself after I sprinted across the finish line. Wow, that sounds way more glorious than it really was. To be honest, the only reason I sprinted across that finish line was … Continue reading →

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This is happening.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jayelldee

Six. More. Days. I can’t remember the last time I felt this nervous about a race. Granted, I haven’t been racing much in the past two years, but as the kids says, this one has me “rattled.” Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Ranty McRanterson

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jayelldee

Let’s just clear something up right now: the timers at the 5K I ran this past Saturday got it wrong. That’s right, I’m diving right into this mini-rant. I just checked my times and they have me exactly 10 seconds slower than … Continue reading →

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Holy s***, I’m training for a HALF MARATHON!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by jayelldee

That’s basically a daily thought for me anymore. I wake up, swing my legs over the edge of the bed, stretch my toes and the balls of my feet in the cool dark of morning…and think about my training. I … Continue reading →

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Autumn Tom-Foolery

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jayelldee

Hello, world! It seems like ages since I last blogged. My stars, so much has been going on since late August! Between kicking off the new school year, planning my sister’s baby shower, dealing with a flooded basement, and all of the other minutia … Continue reading →

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Au revoir, Gay Games Cleveland!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by jayelldee

The GG9 Closing Ceremony was last night, marking the end of the fabulous week-long sporting and cultural event. It was an incredible evening, moving and powerful as well as light-hearted and entertaining. The gorgeous summer sunshine and Lake Erie breezes at … Continue reading →

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