Skip the usual dinner and a movie and opt for one of these creative date night ideas for busy parents instead! You will make some unique memories while connecting as a couple.In truth, Rob and I don't go on many traditional dates. We average about two a year for a...
At Home Date Ideas You Can Do With Kids. This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! With two little kids in our lives, Rob and I very rarely get out on dates. We always joke about how one day we will finally splurge on a babysitter for a night out,...
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So, I realize that I left you all hanging after Day 5 of our challenge. Spoiler alert: We did it! Catch Up Logistics Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Totals Swim: 2.4 miles / 1:48:18 DONE Bike: 112.46 miles / 8:50:04 DONE Run: 26.32 / 4:13:53 DONE Run On Day 6,...
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...
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:...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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I did it!!! I can't even contain my excitement, joy, pride, and disbelief over Sunday's marathon. Spoiler alert: I met every single one of my race goals! Before I get into this extremely long race recap, I just have to say thank you to all of you. Your messages,...