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• How To Burn A Lot of Calories

  

  This is most definitely one way to burn calories, but that is not what I’m talking about. After riding my bike (or “cycling” as the cool people say) for 3... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• It Will Be Like 4 Months Of PMS

  

  I did it. I hired a coach for Ironman Florida. I need someone to boss me around and assure me I can actually do this thing in 4 months. I also do not have the... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Don’t Think I Could Drink That

  

  I am not sure which is harder on your body - training for a marathon or spending a few days in Vegas. Both wreak havoc. Both include dehydration, fatigue,... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Mixing Pain and Pleasure

  

  I love this picture of Ken on the trail yesterday morning. I wonder what he is doing? Nice that he was able to use the tree as his personal fuel belt hanger. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• What I Hated About Today’s Run

  

  Well, “hate” is kind of a strong word. How about what I “strongly disliked” or “freaking did not appreciate” about today’s run.. This is Joie, not me, running.... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• How Did You Almost Die?

  

  My friend Julie came over last night to spend the night and drink wine with me. I love friends who will support me in my wine (and guacamole) addictions. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Come Ride With Me…

  

  If you’re in the Denver/Boulder/Longmont area (and even if you’re not but you want to fly in)– I hope you will think about signing up for the Venus de Miles... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• IRONMAN Florida, Here I Come (For Real)

  

  I am as surprised as you are. It seems I’ve got exactly 140 days to whip my ass into Ironman shape. That’s one day for each mile I will cover on the Ironman... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• How Many Calories Does Sex Burn?

  

  Does anyone else have kids who take the ugliest pictures possible of you without you knowing, then text them to you? I must be very comfortable with you all to... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Not Exactly Roughing It

  

  Yes, it’s true that this morning I was running through this: Don’t punch me in the face because you are jealous. And, I’ve got to say it was magical being at... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 7 Things You Must Know About My Day

  

  Sometimes I have to much to tell you, but they are all little things, and not one of them could make up an entire post. Well, knowing me I could come up with... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• A Story You Will Not Believe

  

  We’ve all heard those stories about a girl going to her senior prom, thinking she has to use the bathroom (i.e., move her bowels) and then she shockingly has a... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Apparently I’m Going to Die Someday

  

  A best friend called me today. She wanted my opinion. Should she do some crazy thing that involved this? And this? Her: It’s the last day to sign up (see link... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• When You Do a Triathlon With Little To No Training…

  

  Sometimes it turns out alright. Okay, so it’s not like I didn’t train AT ALL. I certainly over-trained for the run portion of this race, which was a 5K (since... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Let’s Pee In the Corner

  

  When we finished the Bolder Boulder 10K this weekend, Ken told me that there was some guy near him who puked his guts out at the finish line. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Bolder Boulder 10K 2013–Cave Girl Edition

  

  A few days before the Bolder Boulder 10K Emma (12 years old) and I had a talk. She was being hard on herself about running the race and really wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 15 Weird Things Runners Do (Or, Maybe It’s Just Me)

  

  It’s true that every sport, hobby, activity carries its unique set of odd or ritualistic behaviors. Running is no exception. In the few years I’ve been... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Biggest Box of Wine I’ve Ever Seen

  

  Today Heidi and I did a 3.5 mile run around the lake. It was the first time really moving my legs since Sunday’s marathon and things felt a bit stiff (TWSS). Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Colorado Colfax Marathon Race Report 2013

  

  Marathon #4 has come and gone and now it’s time to move on. But not before I write a really lengthy race report and show you a ridiculous number of pictures. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Bulging Calves, Etc.

  

  Today I worked the expo for Sunday’s Denver Colfax Marathon. It was held inside Invesco Field where the Broncos play. We’ll also run around the field on race... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS