Ironman Training - 4 Months Out
118 Days Until Ironman Sacramento
It is officially summertime - easily my favorite time of the year in the Pacific Northwest. As I look forward to the next few months, I'll be spending a significant amount of my time outside - swimming, cycling, and running. I made the decision to sign up for a full Ironman Triathlon in Sacramento (exactly a month before my wedding). I completed a Half Ironman 2 years ago, and since I'm a glutton for punishment, it's time for the full shebang.
Here's what a weekend of Ironman Training consisted of earlier this month:
2,500 Yard Swim (100 laps - My longest swim ever!)
70-Mile Bike Ride (My longest ride since the STP last summer)
16-Mile Run (My longest run since my marathon in 2022)
Please wish me luck as I train for likely the hardest day of my life!
The Revitalization of South Tacoma Way
Earlier this month, I was interviewed by the News Tribune about the revitalization of our South Tacoma Way neighborhood. My family purchased our first property on STW back in May of 2017, and it’s pretty amazing seeing everything that has transpired over the last 8 years. Dozens of new businesses, significant safety improvements, beautiful murals from local artists, community events every week, and a vibrancy that can only be experienced in person. That’s what happens when you believe and invest in a community! Check out the article HERE!
House-Hacking
If you want to buy a home but you're worried about the mortgage payment, House-Hacking may be a great option for you. House-Hacking is a real estate strategy where you rent out part of your primary residence to help cover your mortgage payment - This could look like buying a duplex, building a DADU, or renting out one of your rooms or part of your house.
When I purchased my first home, I rented out the 2nd bedroom on Airbnb, which covered almost my entire mortgage payment the entire time that I lived there. Check out the video below to learn more, and I'd be happy to chat anytime if this sounds like something that you may be interested in!
1,500 Days of DuoLingo
I just hit 1,500 days in a row of Duolingo! Over 4 years practicing Spanish every single day. Am I fluent? Absolutely not. Have I eavesdropped on someone’s conversation about me in Español? Absolutamente! Never break the streak
Congrats Marc & Abby
Congrats Marc & Abby! A perfect wedding weekend in Chelan
