Posts tagged ‘fitness motivation’

 

Sugar, spice, snips and snails…

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What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Snips and snails And puppy-dogs’ tails That’s what little boys are made of What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice And everything nice That’s what little girls are made of My dear dad …  he […]

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My 70.3 Race Report … Finally

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Eleven months later, I am finally writing about my half ironman race in Wilmington, North Carolina. I signed up for this race expecting it to be easier than the first 70.3 I completed in Raleigh.  By all accounts it should have been; my friends who raced it testified to this. The swim had a current that […]

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My Favorite Pre/Post Workout Snack

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I was listening to the Another Mother Runner podcast last year and learned of a yummy pre-workout snack that the Wasserman twins make.  Their snack includes nut butter, dried cranberries, coconut oil , chocolate chips and honey/maple syrup.  Inspired by this, I adapted this to use things that I am more likely to have in […]

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Getting off the Couch

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I completed my first indoor triathlon today. With the encouragement of friends, I signed up months ago thinking it would be fun. By the time this race came around I was not ready fitness-wise or nutritionally. December is a crazy month for me and I inevitably take a long break from exercising and I indulge in […]

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Team Betty Insider Offer – Thanksgiving 2015!

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I am excited to announce my first Team Betty insider offer! Available through thanksgiving week! Use online code thanks2betty for 10% off online orders – valid now through midnight PST on11.29.15. See all of Betty’s badass new gear! shop now

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Holiday Flash Sale – 2015

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Our Holiday Flash Sale as started! Shop now before the items sell out! I am excited to announce my first Team Betty insider offer! Available through thanksgiving week! Use online code thanks2betty for 10% off online orders – valid now through midnight PSTon11.29.15. See all of Betty’s badass new gear! shop now

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I’m a Betty

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  It’s been a week since I got this news and I’m still excited and honored. I submitted my application a few weeks ago to become an Ambassador for Betty Designs Triathlon Wear. I had no idea how many applicants there were or how hard it would be to join their team. I only knew […]

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Triathlon Checklist for Newbies

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For my first triathlon a friend of mine sent me this LONG list of things to bring. She found this comprehensive list in some website. I was overkill and it was not for a new triathlete like I was at the time. I ended up getting a fraction of what was on the list and I […]

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Glutes and Arms – 4 Week Challenge

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Again, I let my challenger choose the next month’s challenges and this time they picked glutes and arms! I love finding exercises that are not seen as frequently, so here what we have this month! Glute bridges, glute kick backs, closed tricep push ups and elevated leg push ups.     Glute Bridge Glute Kickback […]

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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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