Woot! Happy Friday! Ok, admittedly Friday's aren't that exciting right now because of summer break where everyday feels like a Friday, but I'm particularly excited about Friday today because of Virtual Happy Hour! Speaking of Johnny Depp, have you seen this?...
Ironman in One Week: Day 5
We FINISHED the bike today! Both of us can barely believe it. Catch Up Logistics Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Progress Swim: no swim today Bike: 13.44 miles / 1:10:45 Run: 4.07 miles / 41:00 Totals Swim: 2.4 miles / 1:48:18 DONE Bike: 112.46 miles / 8:50:04 DONE Run: 22.25...
Ironman in One Week: Day 4
Woot! Big day! We hit 99 miles in the bike and FINISHED the swim! Catch Up Logistics Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Progress Swim: .83 miles (54 laps) / 33:58 Bike: 32.19 miles / 2:20:45 Run: 3.88 miles / 36:39 Totals Swim: 2.4 miles / 1:48:18 DONE Bike: 99.02 miles / 7:39:19 Run:...
Ironman in One Week: Day 3
Today was the toughest day physically so far. When we got back from our bike ride, I looked up Ironman training plans and am feeling truly humbled. Our little challenge is barely what Ironmen do every week! Badasses. They are true badasses. Catch Up Logistics Day 1...
Ironman in One Week: Day 2
Day 2 was another success even if that 5 am alarm felt entirely too early. The whole getting out of bed thing made me want to quit, but we still got up and made it happen. After all, part of doing this thing is to used to getting up at regular work time! Catch up:...
Ironman in One Week: Day 1
Hi Friends! As I'm sure you can see, the blog got a bit of a facelift. There are still a few more tweaks I need to take care of, but I was just too impatient. Let me know what you think so far, or if anything isn't working. Day one of Ironman in One Week is off to a...
Ironman In One Week: Logistics
Every now and again I approach Rob with the phrase, "So, I had an idea…" After which he looks at me half scared and half excited. The latest idea…completing an Ironman in one week. Originally, I wanted to do this in three days - one event per day. But, biking 112...
NOW Foods For Your Summer Cookouts, Garlic Shrimp Orzo Salad, and Giveaway!
Rob and I have had grilled corn about five times in the last two weeks. And it has been absolutely delicious: a sign that summer is out in full force. A perfect pairing to those summer nights, when you want dinners to be easy and food to taste light is NOW Foods. NOW...
Soybu: Comfortable, Stylish Clothes and Giveaway!
This giveaway is now closed, but Soybu still rocks! Understatement of the year: I love summer break. Sure, I miss coaching and watching my students figure out life, but there is finally time in the day to get through the stacks of magazines, read books, and work on...
Off to Blend 2015!
It’s that time of year again! Blend is upon us! I went to Blend for the first time last year when it was hosted in Utah and had a lot of fun, so when the organizers announced it was going to be in Boulder, how could I say no? I’m really looking forward to seeing some...
15 Fun and Random Questions (Liebster Award)
Oh hey there! Things have been crazy hectic around here, which explains my one month blogging hiatus. From track practice, a week in St. John, and working on the new house, this little space has taken a backseat. But, I have a list of blog topics, projects, and...
Lately…The Life Needs More Hours In The Day Version
Hello Friends! I know it's cliche to apologize for a long blogging absence, but I have to apologize. I really need more hours in the day because I've missed you all! Writing, reading, the whole blog thing! Let me explain: Track started! This is my first season being...