What tragedies are you thankful for?

The holidays are here. I love this time of year. It always goes so fast.   I spent the Thanksgiving weekend not feeling very thankful. Instead, I spent much of my time wallowing in self-pity. As I told you in my last email, I signed up for a half-ironman triathlon. It’s something I have thought…

Running at the Tri for a Cure

Have you heard of the 7-minute workout?

You know you should exercise. Yet you still struggle to get it done. You can’t seem to find the time, have various injuries, or any number of other excuses.   I think it comes down to not liking it enough. If you like something, you will make time for it.   Much like meditation, you…

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Lifestyle Lessons from Ironman

Triathlon, especially the Ironman distance of triathlon, is not for everyone. In my previous post, I wrote about what I think Ironman athletes get right, namely that they love to swim, bike and run. They must love it, or they would not be able to dedicate the amount of time necessary to train for an…

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Don’t Exercise to Lose Weight

The annual Hawaii Ironman in Kona, Hawaii is this Saturday. I am lucky enough to be here for my husband Scott to compete in the race. You may have seen the televised highlights of the race in the past. It is usually shown a few months after the race and condenses the 8 to 17-hour…