At some point between kids I had decided I was GOING to be a triathlete (never mind the fact that I can't swim...) When my sister and brother in law (so fun I can call him that now!) were visiting almost two years ago, we went and looked at some fancy trek road bikes at a local bike shop. I rode one up and down the parking lot, fell in love, but realized as a broke college student /waitress /mom, Continue reading →
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