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• 9 Tips for Race Morning

  

  Tomorrow morning I’m doing the Iron Girl Sprint Triathlon in Denver, courtesy of Athleta. This will be my third time doing this race. They changed the venue thi... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My 5 New Favorite Things Are…

  

  With all this training I’ve stopped doing extras like making huge, complicated dinners (well, I never did that anyway), doing laundry (well, I never did that... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Would Like To Have One

  

  Another week of training has wrapped up, but not before we saw a huge display of bear poop on our trail run yesterday. My friend, Joie, must be a poop... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 8 Things You Don’t Know About Running

  

  Yes, it certainly is presumptuous of me to assume these are things you do not know about running (that means I make an ASS out of U and ME). Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ironman Florida Training - Week Whatever

  

  Is it bad I have no idea what week I am in with my training? I do know how many weeks I have left, however. I just don’t like to think about it. 12 weeks. Hot... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 20 Things You Will Never Regret

  

  As I spent hours alone on the bike yesterday (5½ to be exact), I was thinking about how I try to make each day, each action count. One of my greatest... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Think I Forgot To Tell You…

  

  I had a race today. A half marathon. I had strict orders to not treat it like a race due to my recent back issue (advice from Coach Sharpie and PT Bob), so I wa... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Nasty Feet and Who Inspires Me

  

  Question: Which do you like better? My old, nasty riding shoes, or my new, colorful, obnoxious ones? I am just happy I found shoes that accommodate my huge... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Top Ten Things In My Fridge

  

  I always love it when you read about what athletes/celebrities/people on the Biggest Loser keep in their fridges. It is always a bunch of healthy crap, which... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Those Who Don’t “Get” It and the Best Tri Shorts

  

  First of all – can’t thank you enough for your suggestions regarding my back pain. I love our blogging community and how much we share and support each other. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Putting On The Brakes

  

  Just when I am cruising along, feeling on top of the world, the universe steps in and gives me a swift swat on the ass and seems to say, you are not... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ironman Florida Training Week #5 (Yes, I’m Still Alive and Kicking)

  

  You all, I did it. I was not sure how I would get through this weekend of workouts because it was to total of 8 hours and 50 minutes in two days, which may not... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• It’s Changing My Life

  

  I don’t mean to be overly dramatic, but Ironman Florida training has quickly changed my life for 8 reasons. Well, there are more but I can’t think of them... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Most EPIC of Relays

  

  11 people. 190 miles. 31 hours. 45 million feet of climbing Rocky Mountain Epic Relay I am not as happy as I look in this picture If you have never done a long... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Saved a Life

  

  For obvious reasons, I could not pass up this photo-op from yesterday’s ride. Julie and I even matched and this made Heidi sing for some reason. I will have... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Had a Miniature Breakdown, But It’s Okay

  

  I know I’m only in my third week of Ironman Florida training, but I keep having to remind myself to relax, not take myself so seriously and to not get hung up o... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Now, THAT Was Mean

  

  Today was a long day IMFL of training (4 hours, 40 minutes of workouts). The end. Before I get into that, you will not believe what went on here last night. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 5 Ways To Shut Up and Run on Vacation

  

  Up until a few years ago I thought running or working out on vacation was stupid. A vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing and a break from all of the... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Running IS Better Than Therapy

  

  Do not even pretend you haven’t missed me. I only have a minute to post as we just drove into Vegas from Monterey (about 7.5 hours) – Ken and Sam went to... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Check Out These Cute Bottles. Plus, Where Should I Run?

  

  This shit just got really real: Also today, something exciting and new came in the mail. I was so eager I had to sit on the floor and open the box without even... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS