2021 has turned out to be the "year of physical challenges" for me. As each year goes by, I try to come up with another challenge to celebrate the passing of time. Maybe this is to prove that while I'm aging physically, my mind and body think otherwise. This morning I...
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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.
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...
Capitol Squash on NPR
Two of our students just began their freshman years at two Connecticut independent schools. There was a story about their journey through Capitol Squash and their acceptance into these prestigious...
Chai is my lucky number
Chai is the Hebrew word for 'Life.' The letters, Chet (8th letter in the Hebrew alphabet) and Yud (10th letter) totals 18. Eighteen is considered a LUCKY NUMBER. It also happens that there are 18...
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...
Capitol Cup Fundraiser for Capitol Squash
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...
Capitol Squash Program Overview
Capitol Squash is a non-profit organization based at Trinity College, which strives to mentor students through academics, athletics, and service learning.
2018 40 Under 40 Class: Meg Taylor
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Iron Man Triathlon. Done.
You know what they say, "When one blog closes, another blog opens." Wait, I think that's about windows, but anyway, you get the point. In August 2014, I completed my first IronMan Triathlon. I kept a blog, My Iron Year, detailing my experience. Moving on in my...
The Half Iron Triathlon I Never Thought I’d Do
Those of you who have been following this blog know that one of the challenges with which I struggled, besides the obvious medical ones, was wondering if I would ever return to the level of competition in running and triathlons that I had achieved pre-surgeries. I am...
When Angelina won’t return your phone calls
I started this blog, stemming from my BRCA1 status, to record the journey I took from the decision to have surgery through my recovery. I wanted to share it with as many friends and family members that were interested. I wanted to be "public" about the decisions I...
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.