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Why I Love Triathlons! May 15, 2013

Filed under: Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 9:45 pm
Tags: family, Triathlon

If someone had asked college Jen to do a triathlon, she probably would have laughed in your face or called you ridiculous…most likely both. Although I have always been a runner, I hadn’t owned a bike since elementary school and my swimming skills consisted of sitting on a float at the indoor lazy river on Sundays with my hungover friends. TRUE STORY!

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If you read my running history, then you have some idea of how college Jen grew into a half marathoner and eventually a triathlete over the last 10 years. I’ve completed 4 sprints and 1 Olympic distance triathlon since falling in love the sport in 2010. Truth be told, my initial motivation was…well, if my younger brother can do, so can I. And last year, I beat him in a race (sorry kid!).

The idea for this post came to me during Monday’s BRICK workout. With my first triathlon of the season rapidly approaching (less than 4 weeks away…yikes!), I was excited to get back into my training schedule. As I was riding, I started thinking about what makes a BRICK workout so exciting and why it is I keep sign up for these demanding races.

So without further ado…

The Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Triathlons

1. They make me feel strong and capable

If you can swim, bike, then run with a smile on your face, then can’t you take on anything?

2. I remember to treat my body well

This means eating right to fuel long workouts, getting plenty of rest, and dealing with stress.

3. They challenge me both physically and mentally

Anyone who runs knows that it is as much of a mental challenge as it is physical. Rising to that challenge is an indescribable feeling!

4. Triathletes are a warm and welcoming crowd

I love meeting other athletes, especially during local races. Before my first triathlon, I went swimming in Lake Michigan to face my fear of open water. After 15 minutes of wrestling into my wet suit, I was beyond intimidated before even sticking a toe in the water. The nicest man (and fellow triathlete) talked me through it, gave me tips, and gently encouraged me. That was the day that I learned that finishing just one race makes you part of a supportive community.

5. Training makes for good dinner party conversation

People are amazed to discover my triathlon hobby. I think because they don’t realize that anyone can complete a sprint triathlon, you just have to train. Before I knew anything about tri’s, I was always interested in what motivated someone to try this race and what the training looked like. There’s always a lot to talk about in regards to equipment, workouts, and chaffing stories.

6. They give my weekends direction

I am motivated to get up and at ‘em Saturday morning when I know that I have a scheduled workout to do. They get my day started and the weekend started right! (See Number 1)

7. Cross training prevents injuries and boredom

Each day is a different combination of running, cycling, and swimming. For me, this prevents burn out because if I don’t want to swim, I can grab my bike and head outdoors and if I’m not in the mood to run, I know where to find the pool. Cross training (along with yoga) keeps my muscles balanced and prevents overuse injuries.

8. It’s a healthy hobby that gets me outdoors

I’ve never been very crafty and don’t collect coins or stamps. It’s good to have something non work related that interests and challenges you. It’s even better if it supports a healthy lifestyle!

9. I learn something new each time

I am a total rookie at the sport and love soaking in the knowledge of experienced triathletes and learning tips and strategies along the way. In every race, I face a new fear (hi, open water!), overcome an obstacle, and push myself farther. Although I still haven’t learned to braid my own hair : )

10. My entire family gets involved

My brother and mom have both done tri’s and my dad is the best photographer out there. The BOY is the first one to put my bike on the car in the morning and has the strength to take it off after the race when I am heading straight for the shower. There’s always someone to celebrate with me after a nap. This upcoming triathlon will be really fun when the BOY and I host our families for a Father’s Day BBQ after the race.

Have you ever done a triathlon?

Do you want to?

What do you love about your hobbies?

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A Breakfast Fit For Race Day April 10, 2013

Filed under: Breakfast,Oatmeal,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 8:46 pm
Tags: Baking, Banana, breakfast, oatmeal, quinoa, Recipes

This breakfast came together accidently.

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Although I wish I could take full credit for being innovative and creative, I really just had some leftover quinoa that I didn’t want to waste and a few overripe bananas from my mom.

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And a need to make a breakfast that could travel with me over the weekend.

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Ta Dah!!!

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The quinoa adds a hint of nuttiness, which is PERFECT for a pre-race brekkie! And a PR!

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I ate my first slice warm straight out of the oven because I had to run off to spin, and then packed two to go for my weekend race in the city. The last slice I froze for later in he week. It will be great to eat on the way to the gym.

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On the exercise front…

I signed up for my FIRST triathlon of the year! I will be doing the Iron Girl Sprint Triathlon on June 16th! Can you tell I’m excited?

I probably could have stayed in bed yesterday morning! After an active weekend in the city, including a fast 8k race, my bed was a happy place for me to stay (possibly all day). But with a half marathon in just a few weeks, a spring triathlon, and the promise of a hot tub, I left my comfy bed despite the gray skies and pouring rain. Although I had intended on a bike/swim medley, I ended up only going to the pool for 25 minutes of swimming and 10 minutes in the glorious hot tub, nestled in next to the jets. It was glorious!

Banana Quinoa Baked Breakfast Oats

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked oats

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp ground flax seed

3 overripe bananas, mashed

1 egg

1 cup almond milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray.

Stir together uncooked oats, cooked quinoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and flax. Set aside.

Mash bananas until smooth. Beat in egg, almond milk, vanilla and beat well. Stir in dry ingredients until just blended. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, until middle is set.

Eat warm or freeze for later.

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Tri Season Begins [and Ends] July 31, 2012

Filed under: Biking,Races,Running,Travel,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 10:09 pm
Tags: family, Green Lake, sunrise, Wisconsin

This year’s triathlon season began this weekend in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Since it was my only tri of the summer, I was really looking forward to the weekend! Sadly, I had a cold leading up to the race but was so happy to wake up Sunday with an unstuffed nose and a clear head. We had a fantastic day on Saturday playing on the lake before Sunday’s early morning rise. The sun was just creeping up over the trees and the lake looked calm and peaceful.

Note to self…don’t ever forget to bring oatmeal for out of town races or you’re breakfast will be this hodgepodge of brown rice, almond milk, banana, and blueberries. Luckily, it tasted a little better than it looked!

We headed down to the pier to load our bikes onto the boat. I thought it was neat to drive to packet pickup in a boat, but arriving at a triathlon by boat…EVEN COOLER!!!

I loved the wind in my hair as we bounced across the lake heading towards the race site.

Look who was leading the way and even more excited to arrive!

We unloaded our bikes at the pier and made our way to the transition site. The Ripon Medical Center triathlon is a small (around 200 people) community race. The transition area was easy to access and the other races were warm and friendly.

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The best part about the morning was watching the sun rise over the lake!

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It was stunning!

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Our pre-race pictures!

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Just before the boys entered the water, my parents and the BOY got dropped off to watch the race and cheer us on. I was feeling a little nervous before entering the water.

The boys went in about 10 minutes before me making the swim look easy (because for them…it is!).

Finally it was our time…

While I was out in the water, the boys came out of the water and went into transition. My Dad got some awesome action shots along the way!

What felt like hours later (although it was closer to 16 minutes), I finally excited the water and strolled my way into transition.

My thoughts on my swim…the first 5 minutes went wonderfully. I was calm, my stroke was strong-ish, and I channeled my inner Olympian. Then I hit the first buoy, slowed down a bit, rounded the second buoy, and my goggles fogged up completely and I had no idea where I was going. I was able to make my way back to the beach, but my goggles were already starting to leak. I finished the last few feet breast stroking with my goggles on my forehead before dragging myself out of the water. My swim was slow, but steady and I was thrilled that I stayed calm and actually had some fun this time.

I took my time in transition feeling excited to have the bike and run ahead of me. It was a gorgeous day to be out for a bike ride!

I mounted my bike and rode off towards the 1 mile long hill that started the 15 mile bike ride. It was a tough transition powering up the hill, but once I made it to the highway, I hit my stride. It was a beautiful day for a bike ride and I love biking through the rolling hills surrounded by greens and farmland. The miles flew by, and I got a lot of practice switching my gears. I passed a few people around my age around mile 5 and then was on my own for most of the bike, except for the speedy guys on aerobikes whizzing by me. The ride was hilly, but for me the hardest part was riding the one mile back down to transition along the winding hill at 25mph. I kept one hand on the brake and my eyes fixed forward hoping that I didn’t fall. I arrived safely to transition about 15 minutes after my brother…

Before heading out for a hilly 5K run. Didn’t my dad get some incredible photos?!

When I made it back to transition, there was only one portion of the race left and it was my favorite! I hit the run at full speed and then realized that I was headed back up another huge 1 mile hill. Yikes! The 5K was non-stop up and down, and I was happy that I had been training in the hills this summer! I saw my brother right before the half way turn around point, and my parents were waiting for him at the finish.

A few minutes later, it was my turn to sprint to the finish. With the help of the hill, I had whole lot of momentum (and some adrenaline) to carry me across the finish line with the Fam cheering me on the whole way!

During the last uphill portion of the run, I felt the strongest that I had all summer. It was an amazing feeling! It’s been a year of ups and downs and a few weeks of stress, but climbing up that final hill, I finally felt like a triathlete! When I crossed the finish, I was in great spirits. I loved everything about this race. It was well run with some of the friendliest and most enthusiastic volunteers that I have ever seen. And…who doesn’t want to dig into a huge slice (or four) of watermelon when they’re done?! Not to mention that I did beat my brother by a full four minutes : )

Post race…we were all smiles!!! And, planning to return next summer to compete in the Green Lake Triathlon again!!! I hope to see some of you there!

We boarded our boat to head back home for some food and a victory beer!

Plus a few handfuls of chocolate covered raisins…one of my post race favorite snacks!!! All in all, it was such a fun and exciting weekend, and I am thrilled to have competed in my third tri season. Even though it was the shortest of the three, it was definitely a weekend to remember! I am huge fan of the sprint distance triathlon, and I see many more in my future : )

A few days post race, I am feeling incredible! My shoulders are a little sore (will someone please refer me back to this post next summer when it comes time for training in the pool?!), but I was back on my bike this morning for a leisurely ride, and I am looking forward to my family visiting this weekend. Saturday, it is back to Wisconsin for the Rugged Maniac Mud Run!

Final Results

Swim: 16:00

Transition 1: 2:40

15 mile Bike: 55:49

Transition 2: 1:40

5k Run: 24:43

TOTAL: 1:40:50

Overall Place: 71

Division Place: 3/10

Female Place: 16/73

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This Weekend in Wisconsin July 29, 2012

Filed under: Races,Travel,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 8:28 pm
Tags: Green Lake, Olympics, Sunset, Wisconsin

Despite my cold, this weekend was fantastic and I’m not even sure where to begin. I guess the best place is to thank everyone for your support with this weekend’s race. I so appreciate the texts, emails, comments, rides, dinner, bike concierge, help with my gear, cheerleading, and photography (Dad…you did great work with my camera!). I was smiling all weekend!

On Friday, we hit the road for Green Lake, Wisconsin. We have close family friends with a house on the lake. Their son, my brother and I were all doing the short distance triathlon on Sunday. The three of us have never done a race together and after a year of talking about, I was excited for the weekend! I knew that we would have a lot of fun hanging out (because we always do) and that this no-pressure race would be a fun way to be active and see more of Green Lake. On the way up, I saw the biggest (and by that I mean the widest) rainbow that I have ever seen in my entire life. I swear you could see every color clearly, and this picture doesn’t even do it justice!

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The BOY and I arrived a few minutes after my family just as the sun was setting over the lake.

By the time we unpacked the car, my Mom already had a dinner spread set out for everyone. We tucked into the couches to watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. I guess I should warn you that I LOVE the Olympic games. I used to think that I was going to be an Olympic gymnasts…crazy, I know…that is a story for a different day! We dug into all of the sweets that I had made for the weekend and had a great time watching the parade of countries, trying to guess the sport of the flag holder, before the final torch was lit.

We went to bed at a reasonable time and were up early for some fun on the lake. We all piled into the boat before breakfast to enjoy the beautiful weather and watch my brother do a wakeboard run.

After the boat ride, our friend and I went out for a 30 minute run. When we got back, most of the gang was awake, so we went over to the sand bar to hang out and throw around a football.

Then zipped across the lack for packet pickup. Coolest way to travel to packet pick up EVER!

I was feeling less congested which was great, but my energy was totally shot! I am surprised how much this cold took out of me. I was starting to feel a little nervous, especially as the competitive talk between my brother and I began. When we arrived at the site, they were already starting to set up for the race. The three of us (my bro, our friend, and I) headed up to get our packets. The boys had done this race in the past, so they knew exactly where to go.

It was a gorgeous day and the views from the race site were impressive!

We arrived home to find the pups catching up on the Olympic games.

I jumped in the shower and then headed down to the pier for the ceremonial pre-triathlon braiding of the hair while the BOY, Mom and I sipped on a cocktail.

With skirt steak on the menu, the BOY was pegged for grilling duty. My contribution to dinner was the pasta, which I took care of quickly. Unfortunately, the grill was a few burners short, and so the rest of dinner (minus the pasta) took much longer than expected. I strolled down to the dock to watch the sun set (and take a few dozen pictures) before dinner.

Dinner was incredible! I had salmon, pasta, grilled veggies with olive oil, and ramen slaw and was seriously stuffed by the time I crashed on the couch. I had zero room for dessert, but everyone else dug into the fudge and puppy chow.

Despite taking an afternoon nap, I was wiped out from my cold and the day. I watched a little of the Olympics, trying to channel my inner Michael Phelps and Park Tae-hwan for the triathlon swim. Then, packed up my gear (checking everything for a second and third time) before heading up to bed around 10.

As I lay in bed, I went through the morning’s race in my head trying to remember all of the details of transition and mentally preparing myself for the swim. I did two tri’s last summer, but it’s been almost a year since my last one, which left me feeling a little rusty. Although I felt well-trained, I wasn’t sure how much the cold would wear me out, and I knew it was going to be a hilly race. Despite my nerves (which are pretty typical for me the night before a race), I slept great! Until 5:20am on race day when my alarm went off before the sun was rising…

Coming up next…Race Day in Green Lake, Wisconsin!

Can’t wait to read about this weekend’s triathlon details? Here are last summer’s tri posts:

TREK Women’s Triathlon Part I

TREK Women’s Triathlon Part II

Bang’s Lake Olympic Distance

More Triathlon Photos

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Sunrise

Filed under: Travel,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 5:41 pm
Tags: lake, sunrise, Wisconsin

This definitely makes waking up at 5am worthwhile!

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No Alarm Friday July 27, 2012

Filed under: Biking,Dessert,Life,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 4:21 pm
Tags: Chocolate, No Bake, wine, Wisconsin

I can’t figure out why the cashier at Trader Joe’s asked me if I was having a party this weekend???

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Don’t normal people buy this much booze on Thursday night?

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I can tell you that normal people don’t stand in the Trader Joe’s parking lot talking pictures of the inside of their car, but we bloggers really are an interesting bunch!

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Although I would have liked to have indulged in some of these tasty beverages, I did not…not one drop! Because I have a pretty bad cold! Summer colds are a total bummer, but after two straight weeks of work and class, the stress has finally gotten to me. The saddest part is that it is finally the weekend, and I don’t want a stuffy nose for my trip to Wisconsin and my triathlon this Sunday. These are the joys (insert sarcastic facial expression here) of working with kids. They are always passing you some sort of bug!

I started wondering today what will happen if I can’t breath through my nose during the swim…I guess that’s why they created the doggy paddle. I think it is safe to assume that it won’t be my most successful race, but I know that it will be a fun one. Which brings us back to the booze…I have a few bottles to take up north with me this weekend and then stocked up my house for out of town guests and a Chicago feast the next weekend. With all of this fun, I best be feeling better SOON! The first step on my road to recovery…SLEEP! I slept a wonderful 10 hours last night. My body probably could have used a few more hours, but my brain was awake and ready for a day off when I crawled out of bed at 9AM today. The BOY was already awake and keeping himself busy with some important phone calls to AT&T, so I went straight to the kitchen. I had a whole bunch of nasty bananas that I turned into my most beautiful banana bread EVER which will be perfect for company next weekend.

Then I got to work on some sweets. Since I need to hit the road 5 minutes ago, I don’t have time to share all of the recipes, but I did make another batch of Cake Batter Fudge. Just a note…one cake mix has ~4 cups which is perfect for two rounds of this addicting fudge!

This time, I just added in some walnuts and then covered the fudge with festive sprinkles, a few walnuts, and the last couple of caramel chips that I had left.

By the way, it is okay to lick the bowl, spatula, and your fingers before cleaning up!

Around 11:00AM, I realized the BOY was still battling AT&T and despite my stuff nose, I decided to get out for a bike ride. It is one of the most beautiful summer days we’ve had and between my busy schedule and the rain I haven’t been out on my bike since last week.

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The sunglasses are necessary to cover my tired eyes! I decided to ride once around the path. When I got on my bike, I was shocked at how high the resistance was. Then I realized it was at its usually place, but legs were feeling worn out. I think worse than the stuffed up nose and cough, this cold has really drained me of energy! Although I wasn’t feeling as strong, I powered through the almost 10 mile path enjoying the fresh air before making my way back home.

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The BOY and I went out to lunch and picked up a few things at Whole Foods for the weekend. Before we knew it, it was 3:00 and time to shower and pack. I sliced up fudge bars taking just the smallest taste to make sure this simple recipe tasted good (and trust me…they are amazing!)

I took the bars to go along with some wine and the other homemade goodies before helping the BOY pack up the car. Ok, that’s a lie…before telling the BOY what to put into the car.

I have to go do my final check that I have all of my tri gear and then we are off to Wisconsin. See you later!

Chocolate Cake Batter Fudge

Adapted from Cake Batter Fudge

2 cups chocolate cake mix

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter

Place cake mix and powdered sugar in a large bowl and combine. Pour in the milk, top with stick of butter, and microwave for 2 minutes. Immediately begin mixing everything together – the butter may not be fully melted but will as you continue mixing. Lastly, mix in the rainbow sprinkles, then pour fudge into a greased cake pan. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

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1 Week To Go July 22, 2012

Filed under: Dinner,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 10:34 pm
Tags: BBQ, Mexican, shrimp, Tour de France

The TOUR is over, but sadly my class is not : (

Even though I’m back in class tomorrow, I stayed up a little later than expected tonight to watch the exciting finish to the Tour de France. It was fun to view this impressive race over the past three weeks, and I have a whole new knowledge and appreciation for this international spectacle. I am all hyped up for the Olympics and more importantly, my first (and most likely only) triathlon of the summer next Sunday!

Although this weekend has not been ideal for training (or blogging), I have been able to get in some bike rides (Hello Bike Commuter!) and runs. I am slacking on the swimming (story of my life), but since there is no expectations or pressure for this race, I’m not stressed, just excited!

Speaking of stressed, spending 6 days in class (instead of my usual 3 day weekend) has been rough on me. Luckily, the BOY was in charge of dinner tonight, and he prepared us an amazing dinner or shrimp fajitas. He made one spicy version using a salsa pepper from my friend’s garden and one less spicy.

Both were incredible! We combined them with grilled veggies…

And added in the fixin’s needed for a tasty dinner!

We even had enough leftovers for me to take for lunch tomorrow. For dessert, we had a special treat. The red, white, and blue bottle was awesome looking and the champagne even better!

Since I’m in charge of the course breakfast tomorrow, I made a fruit salsa and by request, some fig and date bars tonight before settling in to fold some laundry and finish the tour.

The fig bars also made a great dessert tonight!

I apologize for post of random thoughts, but that is just where my brain is at right now. I think they call that fried! Only two more days of class and then two more days of work and then we are off to Wisconsin for the triathlon weekend. Hooray!

Race Countdown: 1 week to Triathlon Time!!!

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Training is the Glue June 30, 2012

Filed under: Exercise,Life,Races,Triathlon — Luv What You Do @ 9:50 am
Tags: Goals, Health

Two summers ago, I decided to do my first triathlon. I figured if my brother could do it, so could I. Since I had no idea where to begin, I enlisted an experienced ironman to help me set up a plan for the sprint distance race (1/2 mile swim, ~13 mile bike, 5k run). I followed it closely and although the weather was dreary, the race was exhilarating. I finished soaking wet with a smile on my face already preparing for my next tri.

Since then, I have done 3 more triathlons, a marathon, and a handful of other road races and bike rides. And for the most part, there is always a training calendar hanging on the side of my fridge. It is a little ‘old school’, especially since everyone uses smart phones to track their workouts, but this just makes me happy.

I have a few different training plans saved on my computer, and there are plenty of online resources, magazines, and books to guide you depending on your skill level and goals. I believe that everyone’s ‘perfect’ training plan is different and it might take a little bit of time to find the one that works for you. Then it’s just about modifying it to fit into the schedule of your life.

I joke that I should make a t shirt that reads ‘Will Run for Swag’ because of all of the races that I sign up for. The truth is, I schedule my workouts according to my upcoming races, and when I don’t have a planned race, I don’t push myself in miles or pace. What I have learned over these past few years is that I really LIKE pushing myself farther than I think I can go, and that a 2 hour BRICK that leaves my legs quacking as I walk up the stairs is actually energizing and exciting!

The other benefit of following my training plan is that exercise gets to be a higher priority on the life list. I will leave work on time to make it home for a bike ride before sunset. My alarm gets set for 5:55AM to meet friends for a BRICK in Barrington before the summer heat. I am in bed by 10PM on a Friday after only 1 glass of wine and a well-balanced dinner. I remember that food is meant to fuel my body, and while I am training, I make better food choices eating more real foods and less processed junk.

I know how sleep, carbs, alcohol, hydration, strength training, and rest impact each mile and ultimately my end goal. This leads to healthier decisions every day. And despite spending more time breaking a sweat, I am more energized and less stressed out. I sleep great at night which puts me in a great mood during my work day. And although I may miss out on a few late nights with the BOY, his support for my training (even when he is trying to convince me to have that second glass of wine), strengthens our relationship! As it stands, training really is the glue that holds my healthy lifestyle together.

These thoughts really hit me this spring when I was in a bit of a workout funk. I realized that during this time I didn’t have an end goal and I wasn’t cross training. The moment I signed up for my first race of the year and dusted off my bike, everything changed! For this reason, I like to have at least 1 race per month during the summer months, and I have pushed myself to step outside my comfort zone training outdoors in the colder months.

Now that it is officially summer, I am in full on training mode and loving it. And although this summer’s race calendar isn’t as impressive as last year, I am just as happy preparing for a sprint triathlon on July 29th (as of today, I am officially signed up) and working towards a half marathon PR. It is the training (and possible the endorphins) that keep me smiling and hopefully burning off a few calories along the way.

The cross training also prevents boredom and injuries. My back is feeling so much better allowing June to be a fun month full of activity!

June Goals

Fit comfortably into my summer shorts

-I have definitely dropped a few LB’s allowing my summer clothes to fit better. I have a little ways to go but I am back to consistent strength training with the TRAINER, which always helps me rev up my metabolism.

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-Goal Met! The BRICK is back!

Stay Calm

-This weekend in Wisconsin definitely helped me put life back in perspective. It’s amazing what close friends and fresh air can do for your stress levels! I have also been committed to my yoga classes and appreciating the beauty in my commute.

Get Creative with fruits and veggies!

-There have been a lot of amazing recipes this month. With my recent TREAT DAY, many of them have been sweet and delicious! However, with the farmer’s market now open, our house is always stocked with fresh veggies. And this Blue Breakfast is a new summer favorite!

Goals for July

-Commute by bike

I’d like to find some local places (like the farmer’s market) that I can get to by bike as opposed to driving.

-Avoid white flour and sugar in an attempt to loose a few more LB’s around my middle

-Make veggies the star of my meals (especially the green ones)

-Get moving ever day

Whether its tennis, a walk, or a yoga class, I have been trying to move more every day

-Enjoy every mile of my 2012 triathlon!

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30 years of Good Stuff September 2, 2011

Filed under: Races,Travel,Triathlon,Uncategorized — Luv What You Do @ 8:24 pm

In honor of my 30th birthday, I wanted to share some of my exciting adventures and accomplishments. Obviously, the deck is stacked towards this past decade (thanks to the invention of the digital camera), but the photos are half the fun! I loved looking back on all of these opportunities, and I can’t wait to add 30 more years of ‘Good Stuff’ to the list!

Exploring the Country