It was August 2020, on top of the months-long shut down of most businesses and global health crisis, all outdoor group gatherings were cancelled and most amateur endurance athletic events were postponed and turned into "virtual" races. By chance, I heard about an...
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Capitol Squash has become a family affair
I'm thrilled to be participating in my 3rd consecutive Capitol Cup, a funfundraiser for Capitol Squash; a Hartford based non-profit organization that teaches and coaches Hartford students by: learning the game of...
Capitol Squash on WTNH News 8
Check out this feel good story featuring the good work that Capitol Squash does to make a difference in these young students lives. Creating bright futures for them can only help everyone in the long run. This piece ran on WTNH, News 8 on November 7, 2018. I hope...
About Me
Lynne Tapper
I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.
A blog about training, racing, and life in the “fitness” lane
It’s the Mind that Matters
On August 11, 2018, I had the distinct honor of participating in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Cleveland Ohio. Although I qualified for Age Groups in 2015, I never made it to...
Running Down a Cold
In 30 years of racing, my goal is to start every race in peak condition; rested, well-fueled and trained. I don't win any race I enter, but I give it my best and I can't expect anymore than that....
Eagles Tribute Run
So far, this Northeast winter has been fairly pleasant compared to what we New Englanders endured in 2015. However, today's cold and windy day still didn't feel very welcome. I had less than hour...
Squash+Education Alliance Feature on Capitol Squash ED, Meg Taylor
SEA, the National Organization of urban squash programs, highlighted Meg Taylor in their newsletter. Click the above photo or this link to read the article.
Trinity College Squash Champions & Mentors
This may be a little known fact, but the City of Hartford is home to the most dominant squash program in the country. Trinity College has won 17 of the last 20 collegiate squash championships. They...
A letter from Meg Taylor, Executive Director of Capitol Squash
Rarely do I say to someone "we are changing kids’ lives" It always sounds so self-congratulatory and discounts the parents, teachers, and the students themselves. I usually say we're changing their...
Thoughts on a life impacted by being BRCA1 positive.
Burying the lead
"In India, we have a saying: Everything will be alright in the end. So if it's not alright, it is not yet the end." Although I've never seen the movie, my friend was telling me about this great...
On the recovery road
I wasn't going to post anything until I got the results from my pathology report next Monday, July 16th, but Leland said that I should let people know how I'm doing, recovery-wise. Four full days...
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part – Part III
[Full disclosure. It's Leland.] Monday, June 3rd was cleanse day for Lynne. New sheets, new PJs, special soap for her first of two pre-surgery showers. She also had to drink magnesium citrate,...
Recent Posts
On the road again
Since my last post on July 16th, I have literally and figuratively hit the ground running. Physically I am feeling stronger and stronger every day. For all of this, I am truly grateful. As I reflect on the summer of 2012, I feel as though I've been given a gift. ...
Burying the lead
"In India, we have a saying: Everything will be alright in the end. So if it's not alright, it is not yet the end." Although I've never seen the movie, my friend was telling me about this great quote as it related to something that was happening in her office a few...
On the recovery road
I wasn't going to post anything until I got the results from my pathology report next Monday, July 16th, but Leland said that I should let people know how I'm doing, recovery-wise. Four full days post-surgery and I am proud to say that I am feeling surprisingly good,...
About Me
Lynne Tapper
I am a lifelong endurance athlete with the dual goal of training and racing until my bones turn to dust and sharing that passion with as many people as possible.