The Tri (more or less)

Well, the triathlon went well despite the fact that my chip time never started. I was bummed that my times weren't recorded and I couldn't measure my progress. BUT, I felt good. The triathlon (although it's nice to have measures) is really all about having something to train for and a goal to achieve. Having that single solitary goal no matter how big or small keeps us moving forward. This was a BIG goal but I've also had smaller goals helping me along the way like cutting out my lunch time desserts. Since January I've worked on that goal and my energy during the day has increased, thus helping me feel more like working out later. So despite your goal size, MAKE GOALS and find someone who will help you stay accountable.

How to be completely miserable

I read an insightful article by a triathlete and just wanted to share it with you all. Click the link and let me know what you think?

http://www.powertri-blog.com/motivation/how-to-be-completely-miserable.html

Here's what I think.........make the best of your life!

P.S

I almost forgot to tell you how great my morning was! After waking up and doing some reading I decided to go out for a walk. If any of you are familiar with Mapleton then you know how quiet of a town it is. I love that. I walked around for about an hour in the warmth and sunshine just thinking about life and saying some prayers. There's something about walking and being outdoors that brings clarity and as walked. I soaked in all of the scenery, sunshine, fresh air, the occasional dogs barking, cows mooing, and heard some kids playing and as I walked I really began to appreciate what life will have to bring me in the coming years as I get closer to having a family and a home. Point being..........go outside and take a walk, it feels great!

My class this week

In my health coaching class this past week we learned to identify our "energy zappers". Things like unfinished tasks, laundry that needs to be done, work conflicts, lack of exercise etc. We were asked to make a list of 50 energy zappers in our lives and then to start eliminating them. I can't tell you how liberating it feels to know what's soaking up and taking away from my life. Now that I know what they are I can't wait to start freeing up my life! Give it a try. P.S. I'm on my way out of town for the triathlon. 80 degrees and sunshine watch out!

Have a successful, peaceful and joyous day and weekend!

6 days!

6 days! I'm extra excited about starting this triathlon season. I haven't trained this much for anything in a while so I feel really good. Also, congrats to my friend Jessica who just finished 2nd place in the Icebreaker Tri this last weekend. She doesn't know it but thanks to her for inspiring me to do more tri's this summer. I am going to be signing up for the Salem Spring June 4th and Yuba Lake in September. Hopefully I'll feel encouraged enough to do my first Olympic Triathlon sometime in August. Oh ya, I think Jimmy and I will be doing a half marathon sometime as well. Friends, it almost summertime.........get out and do something you've always wanted to do!

Triathlon

One week until my first TRI of the season! My last time doing this event my time was 1:25:42. My goal is to beat my that time and so far I feel better at this time than I did last year. Spin class once a week, running and swimming have been pretty consistent. I'm so excited wish me luck!

Healthy happy family!

Part of my new and wonderful extended family has come up with a pretty cool healthy living contest. I wanted to write something about it because it focuses on small changes and little things we can do to improve health. Like making sure to drink 64 ounces of water in a day. Something super simple but how many of us do that? I know I have been slacking lately. I'll keep you updated on my progress. But if you want to check in on the details of the challenge then go to...........Veech Healthy, Happy Life Challenge   www.veechfamily.blogspot.com.