A great day in Columbia!

I love the Columbia Triathlon--even if I've never done it myself. It's just that every time I go to see this race, I always leave so inspired. Yesterday's event did not disappoint as we watched Ula WIN her first major pro race! It was thrilling for us all. She has been working so hard and no one more justly deserved to cross the finish line first (well, no one except for Bec, who was winning handily before she had to exit the race because of her foot injury). The most exciting moment came when the announcer exclaimed over the loud speaker that "Laurel Wassner has taken the lead." Last we saw, she was down by about 45 seconds out of T2, but I knew that those fast legs would bring her the win--and also the fastest run split of the day by far.

Next year, the Wassner Twins will go 1-2 and hopefully I'll get my lazy bum in gear to do the race, too. I would love a piece of that podium! (For my age-group! I'll let my sisters dominate the pro field!)

Ta Da!

I so rarely mention my work these days (maybe because I'm too busy writing to actually write about it!), but thought this picture was worth a share.

See the book on the top shelf, on the left-hand side? I wrote it! Yep, it's the Head-to-Toe Guide to You, and it's in stores now. This shot is from a Barnes & Noble (not sure which location, this was sent to me). Chances are, the subject matter of this book does not apply to anyone who may be reading this right now, but if you have a 10-14 year-old girl in your life, buy it for her! It answers every question she may have about her body (including those questions that she'd never ask anyone. Ever. You know which ones I'm talking about.) And while you're at it, pick up a copy of the book on the right-side of the shelf, the Ultimate Guide to Surviving Middle School. I edited that one.

I have two more similarly-themed titles in the works as well as a series of fun children's books for National Geographic. And a calendar for 2011. And the monthly issues of Competitor New York. There, that's my update on work for at least the next few months!