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• Five Things Friday

  

  Happy Friday! We survived another week. Actually this week flew by for me! I have no big plans for this weekend so maybe that means my bathroom will actually ge... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Prepping with Whole Foods

  

  The other weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a blogger cooking class hosted by Katie and Whole Foods Northbrook. This class was focused on easy meal... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 27 Facts

  

  My 27th birthday was on Friday so as a fun post I am going to share 27 random facts.1. I get great enjoyment out of using every lost drop of products... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Take Time Tuesday

  

  A month ago, Katie asked me if I would participate in her February Take Time Tuesday. Then I flopped. Hard core. My list of excuses to not blog are like a mile... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2014 Racing Statistics

  

  'Tis the time of year for yearly recaps. And I couldn't miss out on that! I did my racing statistics for both 2012 and 2013 and was all set about doing it this... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2014 In Review

  

  Instead of doing a typical month by month review (which you can pretty much get from looking at the sidebar), I thought I would do a little recap by the... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Things Thursday

  

  1. Some people model their medals on their dog. I have a fox to be my medal model.Matt has weird hobbies, I know. This lived in our living room for about 2... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yelp Elite Event @ Peet's Coffee

  

  It's been a few months since I've been able to attend a Yelp Elite Party, due to things like working too much, training for an Ironman, and oh yeah, planning a... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chicago Marathon Spectating Report

  

  A few Sundays ago, I joined Amy and a few of her friends to cheer on runners at the Chicago Marathon. I love watching races and cheering on runners because it... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin 2014 Run

  

  In case you missed them: Bike Recap, Swim RecapI was surprised that when I decided to run after the sunscreen station that I could actually run. Maybe those... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin 2014 Bike

  The bike begins with going down the helix on the other end of the terrace. Which then leads you out on John Nolen Drive for a short bit before dumping you onto ... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin 2014 Swim

  

  This race is getting 3 posts because it lasted a LONG time and I have so much to share. Where to even begin?For a race, I felt like I was actually able to... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ready Or Not

  

  I’ve arrived in Madison for Ironman Wisconsin. Tomorrow Kelly and I will head over to Monona Terrace to check-in and receive the coveted Ironman backpack. We... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Remember That One Time...the Bat and Sunglasses Story

  I can't believe I never wrote about this after it happened. When I wrote the 2013 Racing Statistics post and mentioned that I lost a pair of sunglasses to a bat... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin Training Weeks 16 & 17

  Week 16 - Build 1 Week 3Monday, July 7 - 42 min strength 2 rounds on the Body by Jake Tower plus other strength moves, Time: 8:15 pm, Duration: 42:00, Loc: Home... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• My New Roommate

  

  I mentioned this briefly in my last post, but I have a new roommate! Okay, roommate is not the correct word. That word implies someone who does their own laundr... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin Training Weeks 14 & 15

  

  Week 14 - Build 1 Week 1Monday, June 23 - Rest (Cubs game)Tuesday, June 24 - 7.11 ME run Muscular Endurance Run, Time: 7:08 pm, 3x8 min intervals (9:17, 9:13,... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Udder Century Ride

  

  Last year, I participated in the Udder Century hosted by the McHenry County Bicycle Club. I had a great time so I decided to sign up again this year. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin Training Weeks 11, 12, & 13

  

  From Urban Dictionary.Struggle Bus: used to metaphorically describe a difficult situation, as in hard schoolwork.All aboard the struggle bus! I'm in the front... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironman Wisconsin Training Weeks 9 & 10

  

  Week 9 - Recovery WeekMonday, May 19 - 1 hr trainer Ride with Kelly Time: 6:25 pm, Duration: 1:04:35, 3 x 5 min harder gear with 5 min easy between, Distance:... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION