I Did It!

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Over a month  ago I posted about my upcoming Half Ironman race in Doubt. Well, I am finally getting around to posting my update. I did it! It was an amazing experience, well actually it sucked while I was racing. The bike ride was too long and the run was too hot. The swim was […]

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Oatmeal and Cashew Pancakes

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Ever since seeing Autumn’s video (see below) on how to make oatmeal cashew pancakes I’ve been wanting to try them. I finally got around to do it this morning.  It it very filling! Ingredients   2 cups old fashioned oats * 1/2 cup cashews 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 1/3 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon […]

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Abs – 4 Week Challenge

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This challenge was just what I needed last May. It helped me strengthen my abs for my first half Ironman. After only one week I saw improvement in my swim, bike and run.  Strong abs will benefit you in your everyday activities.    

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Leg Raises & Superman – 4 Weeks Challenge

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Last February my challengers wanted to work on back and abs so we came up with the leg raises and superman as our 4 week challenge.  

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Doubt

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Raleigh 70.3 – This will be my 3rd time doing this race but this is the first time I am NOT competing in a relay.  11 days out and  I am terrified! Looking back, I realize, this isn’t the first time I have had doubts… May 2013  –  Relay – Swim   Email to Val […]

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Going the Distance

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As I drove to my 4th half marathon race this morning, it dawned on me that less than a year ago I ran my first half marathon. Really?!  I had not planned on this. Wow, without intending to, I surpassed my original goal from 2 years ago.   2013.  I had a goal to complete a half […]

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Customizing your Shakeology Home Direct Order

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Customizing your Shakeology home direct order is so easy. You can change it monthly if you want. I have answered the “how to” question on this quite a few times this past month so I decided to put the steps together in this blog post. Customize Shakeology Home Direct Log in to your Beachbody account Click on the […]

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You ARE an Athlete

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Me: My doctor told me that I have a heart rate of an athlete. Mike: You are an athlete.   Growing up I always considered myself non-athletic. I am the oldest of 4 girls and I was the only one who wasn’t in year round sports. I never felt as agile and coordinated in sports as […]

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Apple with Granola and Nut Butter

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This snack is yummy and filling! Ingredients apple slices nut butter (peanut or almond) granola (see my Good Eats Granola recipe) Directions Spread nut butter on apple slice and top with granola. Add an apple slice on top to make a sandwich. 21 Day Fix This is 21 Day Fix friendly as long as you […]

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Planks and Wall Sits – 4 Week Challenge

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This is challenge is great for your core! Planks are great for your absand wall sets work you glutes and quads.  We have two options – you can work up to 3 minutes for each or 5 minutes. How to do a Plank with Autumn Calabrese! How to Do a Wall Sit

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