I have been really sticking to my workout regimen these past two weeks. After a less than spectacular exercise winter, I’ve gotten back on track, running, swimming, biking, I’m doing it. When I can. Last night I had a biking on the trainer night planned because, well, it’s been raining here and I might...
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I am so glad that triathlons are in the morning. If they were in the afternoon, I don’t think I’d ever finish even one leg. I’ve learned about myself since I started working out that I am a morning person when it comes to exercise. Unfortunately, mornings aren’t always convenient. Take today for example....
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My first tri of the season is five weeks from yesterday. And I’m ready to jump back into training full force to have a good race. This first race, EventPower’s Mini Mightyman (400-meter pool swim, 6-mile bike, 2-mile run) is the perfect race for starting the season, especially since I am still such a...
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On Saturday mornings, I can sleep in. I don’t have to go to work. It’s nice. Sleeping in for me generally only means sleeping until 8:00 or maybe 8:30, but it’s still better than 6:45, or if I get up for the gym on a workday, 6:00. However, this morning I didn’t sleep in....
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It was such a beautiful day here yesterday that when I got home from work, I decided to go for a walk. I figured my knee wasn’t going to let me run, but it would be good to get out in the fresh air for a little while. So I threw on my t-shirt,...
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On my way to work this morning, as I was grumbling out the door because I just didn’t want to go, I realized I’ve had a very negative attitude lately…. about everything. Work has been beyond stressful, as it always gets at this time of year, my leg still hurts and I can’t run,...
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I understand now how so many of us end up gaining our weight back no matter how hard we try to keep it off. It’s the vicious circle. This circle starts out sweet. We start eating right and getting some exercise… our bodies respond by losing weight and toning up. And we feel great!...
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I was released from the chains at my desk at the job on Friday at around 4:50 pm. Hurray! We finished our huge issues, and I was able to step away from the computer. It seemed endless, but it finally did end. I used the weekend to regroup and get reacquainted with my family....
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