Cupids Chase- race review

My dad and I ran our first race of the season on February 12. The race was called Cupids Chase, money raised went to support people with disabilities.  I ran my fastest 5k ever which was a great way to start the season, below is a recap of the race.

Current Rants and Raves

I’ve had a slightly stressful two weeks (this, perhaps, is an understatement). Between training (right now I'm on day 20 of 21 day period without a recovery day), extra projects at work and beginning the process of building a house it seems like I’ve barely had enough time to breathe. Listed below are things that have kept me happy and sane during this very busy time in my life.

1 week down, 33 to go; not too crazy yet.

Nutrition Basics- my daily eats

Nutrition doesn’t only affect our weight. Our food choices directly impact the way we feel and the amount of energy we have; we are what we eat. I’m continuously learning that proper nutrition for sustaining an active lifestyle is essential and also very complex. Here’s how I typically eat to fuel me through the day and my workouts.

Nutrition Basics- what I think I know about nutrition

Weight changes= calories consumed (-) calories used.  If calories consumed are greater than calories used then weight will increase, same goes for the opposite. In terms of weight it’s pretty much that simple.

Beating the winter Blues

As the days become colder and shorter it gets increasingly harder for me keep up with a routine workout schedule. When December rolls around I'm left wanting to do nothing more than eat, drink, and spend time with the ones I love.  Here are some ways I like to stay fit in the weeks when training takes a late second and sometimes third to the more important things in life.

Laying the foundation

You can’t build a house without a good foundation. Similarly, to properly train for an Ironman you need a strong base of athleticism and skill. Skill is the key word here and since the gracefulness of my swim stroke has been compared to that of a drowning deer, I’ve decided to focus a good portion of my base training on improving my swimming abilities.