What’s New?
Wow! So much is going on now I don’t even know where to start. I am so sorry for taking such a long break between blogs! I am gearing up for graduation in May and trying to plan for the future. I recently started personal training at Anytime Fitness in San Marcos. It has been great so far! It is an amazing gym that really lets you express yourself and gives you the freedom to do what you know. Also, since my little hiatus from multi-sport racing I have gotten certified to teach river kayaking:) I totally love kayaking. It is a great sport that is tons of fun. I mainly do what is called “play boating.” This is when you are in a little kayak about 4 feet long allowing you to do tricks and run rapids. I guess swimming has crossed over well because I am completely comfortable under water, especially because I know how to flip back over in the boat. Kayaking is a great use of core, balance, and upper body strength. I highly recommend trying it out. If you are in my area the Olympic Outdoor Center offers monthly memberships to use their gear and lessons from Olympian Ben Kvanli and his future Olympian wife Michelle Kvanli. They rock!
Also I am looking forward to a climbing trip in 2 weeks to Hueco tanks in El Paso. Hueco is one of the top places in the world for climbing. Because it is an endangered area, however, you have to have a reservation to go. If you don’t have a reservation there are always guided trips through the park too. I have only heard good things about this area and can’t wait to see it and the amazing climbers that go there.
Besides all of these new activities I have been contemplating running a marathon in May. As most of you know I am not a marathoner nor an ironman athlete. My distance has always been olympic distance with some half ironmans and half marathons in there. So this will be a new feat for me.
I added some pictures of a recent trip down the San Marcos river.
