Category Archives: Fitness

5 Handstand Lessons

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Kym Zest

Three years can seem like a long time to be on this weird Alice in Wonderland journey into the world of handstands.  But really my acrobatic training age is barely out of it’s infancy.  It stands in contrast to my … Continue reading →

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Handstand Goals. So Far Away.

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Kym Zest

I took on this goal because it was something I always dreamed of.  I had no idea how difficult it would be for me. My journey officially started in January 2016.  I wanted to be able to do many amazing … Continue reading →

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Identities – Part Two

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Kym Zest

I am half Chinese and half Danish/Scandinavian.   Most of my life I have considered myself to be just 100% Minnesotan.  It was easier to focus on the white part of my heritage and to be “colorblind” even to myself. … Continue reading →

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Identities – Part One

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Kym Zest

In this last year there are two identities that I’ve learned to claim.   Biker, and Woman of Color. I don’t just bike.  I am a Biker.  It doesn’t matter what kind of bike, or how fast I am, or … Continue reading →

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Traditions, Triathlons, and Homes

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Kym Zest

Traditions are nice.  They are comforting when life feels chaotic.  It’s reassuring to repeat things.  Traditions are a reminder of what we feel is valuable to set aside time for.  The holidays are nice, but I’m really liking the athletic … Continue reading →

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Fish Ballet

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Kym Zest

I’ve been looking for ways to feel like a fish out of water while I take my hiatus from triathlon racing.   I got so comfortable in the world of triathlon, something that many people experience as awkward.  As a … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Tri Hunger

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Kym Zest

I will be celebrating my 20th year of triathlons at Heart Of the Lakes on July 16th. It’s a good time to remember how much I love swimming and running and biking. The world of triathlon has done so much … Continue reading →

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Team VKS at Rib Mt. Race Report

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Kym Zest

It was a tiny bit miserable.  Just enough to respect the challenge.  Not so miserable that I don’t totally want jump up and down shouting “Again! Again! Let’s do that again!” Saturday May 27th 2017 was partially sunny, not too hot, not … Continue reading →

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What A Ride

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Kym Zest

Holy moley.  What a ride it’s been. Eleven years ago I hated biking.  I wanted to like it so much.  I wouldn’t have admitted it back then, but I HATED it.  Was terrified of it.  Just getting on a bike made … Continue reading →

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Tortoise raging is my life – slow progress.

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Kym Zest

It has been my birthday month.  For weeks, as a gift to myself I wanted to be able to post how much progress I made since January.  Progress in all areas of my life – athletically, personally, professionally… Nope.  Not … Continue reading →

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