So the farm girl in me couldn’t wait to check out a rock climbing gym in silos – what a cool idea. I went on a (first!) date about a month or so ago with a gentleman who loved rocked climbing. I figured that this was the perfect opportunity for me to check it out. The climbing gym …
I had a lovely time at the Shelbyville Balloon Festival last week, in conjunction with the Scarecrow Daze. It started off as a foggy rainy morning- I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. There was a about a 2 hour delay but it was worth the wait. About 10 balloons took off from the airport. I would love to …
I finally found my pool: it is the Olympic-sized pool at the University of Illinois ARC. I was able to (finally!) get a pass since I’m an alumni of the U of I. It was a bit of a hassle since I had to take care of it during the business day but it was well worth it to swim …
I had a nice time completing the Chicago Triathlon this past August. It was hosted by Lifetime Fitness — I also did its South Beach Triathlon in April and both of them were well run. I’m not gonna lie, though – the swim was rough. Lake Michigan was very choppy that morning. I was very glad that I didn’t attempt …
Before moving home, I never took private Pilates sessions — my only experiences were with Pilates mat classes. I really had no idea what to expect. I have loved using the machines to help me with my technique and the instructors are great! If you live in the C-U area, I definitely recommend a starter pack to see if it’s …
It’s been fun visiting some farms again in Illinois. Here are a few pictures from a farm that I visited near Lexington. I would love to come explore farms and vineyards in Illinois — if you are interested in a part-country, part-city girl coming to your farming operation with my camera at hand, please let me know.
I discovered the beautiful Lake Bloomington Spillway! Admittedly, a boy took me on a date here. What a scenic view! I want to go back to Lake Bloomington before the end of the summer for some kayaking, paddle boarding, and maybe an open water swim! If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by.
I’m a bit of a triathlete– I really love going on weekend bike rides. What better way to explore my hometown and surrounding towns than on a bike? A high school friend told me about Loop the Lake – a guided bike ride that started at the Dam in Lake Shelbyville. There were 3 guided bike courses — 22, 47 …
I am a distance runner and loved participating in the Illinois Marathon in April. I participated in the half marathon race. They also offered a full marathon, 10K, and 5K. Overall, I thought that the race was well organized and had good crowd support. The course started at the University of Illinois campus and then went through Urbana …
Hey Folks- I’m Cari Rincker. I’m an attorney with an office in Downtown Champaign. I’m originally from Shelbyville, Illinois, a small town about 1.5 hours south of Champaign and Springfield. I grew up on a beef cattle farm showing cattle through 4-H and FFA. I spent my summers walking beans and bailing hay and the rest of the year playing …