The other day I was out riding my bike along the shoulder of a not-very-busy road when an SUV passed me. Maybe 100 ft. beyond me though, that SUV drifted over onto the shoulder, over the 3 ft of gravel and finally into the grass before finally veering back onto the road. Distracted driver? On [Read More]
Tuesdays on the Run and Swimtimidation. It’s a Thing.
I’m just back from a 6-day junket in the Allegheny mountains of Pennsylvania to celebrate FIL’s 80th birthday. More on that to come. First a recap of the training week: Total miles run: 23 Total miles bike: 22 Swim: Still not tracking but trust me it’s plenty Monday: Masters Swim from hell Tuesday: Bike/Run brick [Read More]
Eating Smart is Easy with Orange Chef Countertop
This post is sponsored by Sweatpink on behalf of Orange Chef. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. Post contains affiliate links. Truth be told, I love to cook, but I’m not the best meal planner that ever lived. Too many times I’m caught ravenous after a workout and haven’t given any thought [Read More]
Race Report: 5k For the Dogs
Before I get to the race: Saturday Thing 1’s track sectionals were the focus of our day. We were there (in the rain at times) from 8:30 until 5. She PR’d her 200m and came in 2nd, missing State by less than a second, and oh my her long jump. She usually jumps high 12’s/low [Read More]
Running with a Fast Crowd
I don’t think I mentioned it, but this Tri Group I joined is all men and me. Well there’s one other woman who’s coming back from a broken foot I’ve yet to see. I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t find the all-male dynamic intimidating. Had I known that beforehand I doubt I’d [Read More]
Indoor Triathlon Race Report
Because the Wednesday Word over at Deb Runs Linkup is CHALLENGING, I need to tell you about the indoor triathlon I did with my Tri Team yesterday. It was meant to help us practice transitions. As soon as I got the kids on the bus (in my TrisCuit no less) I headed to Lifetime fitness, [Read More]
Running Hacks
First, here’s how last week went. I swear tri training is kicking my behind: Monday: 1 hr. Masters Swim Tuesday: Group Cycle Wednesday: Ran 5 miles w/tri group. Hill repeats mixed with mile repeats. Heaven help me. Thursday: 22 miles bike Friday: Rest Saturday: Bike 10, Ran 6 miles Sunday: Strength and swim Ok now [Read More]
Weekend Rewind and a Recipe
I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! The weather here left something to be desired if rain isn’t your bag. I kicked off Saturday with my ‘long’ run. A whole 6 miles. Don’t worry the longer “long” runs will be back as soon as Twin Cities Marathon training fires up in June. [Read More]
Gym Bag Heroes
I swear I have the best readers. Many of you have asked….wait for it….how I get my hair to look so nice, especially with all the working out I do. Seriously you guys are way too kind. I feel like a sweat machine most of the time. You’ve asked me about beauty products, makeup. So [Read More]
April? It’s a Wrap
Miles Run: 70 Miles Bike: 50 Strength sessions: 4 Swim: 10 Races: 3 Overall not a bad month workout wise. Although strength sessions are slipping….how can they not with everything else I’m cramming in? My biggest victory was growing the nads to hit up Masters Swim, and going religiously every Monday morning at 6am. I’d [Read More]
