As some of you know, I have rediscovered the game of squash and not only has it led to countless hours of sweat and fun, it has led me to Capitol Squash, a Hartford based non-profit organization that teaches and coaches Hartford students to learn the game of squash,...
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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
Je Me Souviens
I will remember. This was truly an experience of a lifetime. Not just race weekend, but all of the training and sacrifice that I made to accomplish this goal. I could never have done this without...
My X Marathon
As I was leaving the transition, I’m not sure what I was thinking. There was a part of me that was so excited to be 2/3 of the way done with an Ironman. I remembered my friend Becky telling me...
10 hours down, miles to go
When I finally finished the bike it was a bit over 8 hours. I was both elated and a bit disappointed. Never in my wildest imagination did I think the bike would take that long. The headwind on 117...
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Thoughts on a life impacted by being BRCA1 positive.
Good riddance November
Today marks the fifth week in a row that we have driven to the great state of New York and back (sometimes in one day). That's a record for us in the eight years we've lived in Connecticut. We went...
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
(It's Leland) This is a nice holiday, though not one that cracks my top 5 (Flag Day, Chanukah, Purim, Halloween, and Arbor Day, not in that order). But, I do love the Peanuts cartoon and have a...
The New Normal
Just for "shits and giggles" (to quote Leland), we decided to hit the local Mall the day BEFORE Thanksgiving for some Chanukah shopping. It's Black Wednesday, didn't you know? Anyway, it is my...
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I can see clearly now the pain is gone
At my four-week post-op appointment, the plastic surgeon told us that patients notice significant improvement at six weeks and then again at 12 weeks. Now that I'm at six weeks, I thought I'd share some observations about how I'm doing. What surgery? There are times...
Good riddance November
Today marks the fifth week in a row that we have driven to the great state of New York and back (sometimes in one day). That's a record for us in the eight years we've lived in Connecticut. We went for the 4 week post-op with my plastic surgeon on Tuesday. I was very...
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
(It's Leland) This is a nice holiday, though not one that cracks my top 5 (Flag Day, Chanukah, Purim, Halloween, and Arbor Day, not in that order). But, I do love the Peanuts cartoon and have a soft spot for cranberry relish. There is something nice about a holiday...
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.