Archives for "January, 2010"
Triathlon Motivation or is it Real Life Motivation
Motivation
Last week I placed one of my favorite You Tube posts and here is another favorite. This one inspires me when I am feeling down and usually does the trick. The message is strong for triathletes, but also sends a strong message about real life.
I still can’t believe there is good stuff on You Tube!?!?!
Road to the Ironman – This is it, there is no turning back…
February 1, 2010 will go down as big date for me in 2010. The reason this date is my official kick off date to training for the Ironman. 223 days away still seems like a lifetime but it will be here in no time. It is in my every thought…I dream about it often…and I [...]
Guess which dish has more calories? THE ANSWER
The answer is in bold.
This idea comes from a close friend so all the credit goes to Joanne and it should provide some interesting conversation.
Remember when walking into a restaurant it is about making choices.
Today’s entry comes from a place we all know well, McDonald’s.
The answer is which of there menu choices has 600 calories?
A. [...]
Road to the Ironman – #21 today is a little different
I am coming to you from my trainer today. So if my typing is a bit off please understand. So before I start you might be asking what is a trainer? Well a trainer is a product that is used in biking when the weather is too cold (like it is here in Chicago.) or [...]
EAT RIBS AND SAVE 2,621 CALORIES
According to Cook This, Not That there is one dish that will actually make you gain one pound by the time you get the check. This dish actually has more than 4 DAYS WORTH OF SATURATED FAT! ONE MEAL AND IT HAS 4 DAYS WORTH OF SATUARATED FAT! I thought I needed to say that [...]
Road to the Ironman #20 – Polar Heart Rate Monitor
What are the most important tools to during your journey to an Ironman? The list is large
Good running shoes?
Bike trainer for those cold winter days?
Trusty treadmill again for those winter days?
Swimmaster classes?
All good, but right now my choice is a heart rate monitor, in this case I am talking about the new Polar FT60. I [...]
The banana split that has the calories of two full meals
What is polysorbate 80? I don’t know…and why would you put that in your mouth? I thought is was time to give dessert its due. All desserts are bad for you…maybe. Most are really yummy…I agree! In fact for those who know me there are three basic food groups when it comes to dessert.
Chocolate
Carmel
Peanut Butter
If [...]
Road to the Ironman – Post #19 January 25, 2010
Obsession or passion or inspiration? Which one does it take to be an Ironman?
Dictionary terms for each:
Obsession = The domination of one’s thoughts or feeling by a persistent idea, image or desire. The idea, image, desire. feeling itself. The state of being obsessed or the act of obsessing.
Well if I where to ask I got [...]
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