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I Choose Not To Have Balance
That's right. I don't seek balance because I know that's not really what I want, and if you're being honest with yourself, it may not be what you want either. There's a lot out in the atmosphere about this elusive "balance" and why it's so important to achieve...
FitBloggin’ Conference – In All Honesty
In all honesty... It shouldn't have been so damn hard to get to the fitness/blog conference (FitBloggin') in Savannah from Connecticut, but it was. After hoping a puddle jumper to DC, I sat there, delayed for an hour before getting on another puddle jumper, where we...
What Motivates You? How About A Giveaway?
Everyone loves a free gift, right? Well don't you know that nothing in this life is free? I'm not talking about money, but something way more precious - blood, sweat and tears. Usually lots of tears. If I'm being completely honest with myself, my motivation comes...
VITA AdVentures in Portugal – Sit and Rock
Years ago, when I was even more of a crazy motivated sweat junkie, I made an appointment with a registered dietician to help with the fueling part of my workouts. Back then, I was heavy into marathon training. I qualified for Boston (3:30) on my second try, and then...
How Many Ways Can I Thank You?
I've learned how to say "thank you" in Portuguese - it's "Obrigado." I said it quite a bit while enjoying my time in beautiful Portugal, with my family after my epic race in Spain. Today I want to say thank you, gracias and obrigado to everyone who helped me on my...
Happy New Year – Reverse Resolutions
Well, well, well. Here we are again with Melissa from The Valentine RD with our quarterly goal check-in. I have to say that I really screwed the pooch on this one. ALL of the "new year" goals I set were incredibly short-sighted as I couldn't really see past my big...
VITA AdVentures: The Race of A Lifetime
Race day! I couldn't hardly believe it was time to actually do this. It's like having a baby (or two) because you're pregnant and preparing for so long and then, it seems all of a sudden, it's time. When the time came (for having the boys too) I was READY! There...
The Portugal Parking Debacle
Going into a European vacation with my family and extended family, was daunting. Not to mention that little race I had while I was there. Knowing my anxiety-ridden self, I used some preventative techniques prior to stepping one foot on the plane. I decided (with a...
Fact or Fiction? Spain Edition
You all remember the post I did before I left for my Duathlon in Spain about the Top 5 Craziest Comments About My Big Race, right? Basically, I was told/asked some insane and/or rude questions and comments - a lot of them unsolicited - about my traveling...
VITA AdVentures Abroad: The Sleepover
'Twas the night before the World Championship Duathlon and all though Spain - there was chaos. You didn't think this story was going to be drama-free, did you? So, it's the night before the biggest race of my life and I'm staying 20 minutes away from the start line....
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