She's a BRICK...house!

I can proudly say I successfully completed my first brick workout today in preparation for my triathlon.  The big day is officially less than a month away and I am bound and determined to not just race to finish, I want to race to compete and win.

Today's workout on the schedule was a brick.  First, a 45 minute bike, then jumping off of the bike and breaking into a 15 minute run.  The bike was great- it allowed me to explore the new bike trail here in Sanford and really get outside.  I discovered a beautiful neighborhood behind our house and it is also a great place to run.  After I got off my bike, however, breaking into the run wasn't the easiest thing ever.  It honestly felt like my legs were full of bricks!  It was crazy!  However, like my coach said, it didn't take any time before my brain realized what I was doing and was able to quickly pick up the run.

Needless to say, I feel MORE than accomplished today and cannot wait for next week's brick which is longer and more intense.

I AM READY!!!

Fit Chick Credo

This post has to be given credit solely to Beth Casey.  She emailed me this article about the Fit Chick Credo and I fell in love with this.  It is how I started living my life and I hope that it will be an influence to others! It is a great, positive, and healthy way to live life.  So, get on board!

1. Act as if you are a fit female

2. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

3. Fuel Your Body to be  Fabulous

4. Train hard or go home

5. Get hooked on feeling fit, not a number on a scale.

6. Be an early Riser.

7. Make R&R…&R a priority!

8. Obstacles will arise -anticipate them!

9. Keep a journal or a blog

10. Eliminate Crabs and  surround your self with supportive people!

11. Think about your thoughts!

12. Attitude is everything!

13. Manage Your “Tub of  Stress”!

14. Put an end to body bashing and instead celebrate your strengths!

15. Don’t rely on will power. Have strategies!

16. Stop rationalizing and making excuses!

It has been awhile!

My apologies for being MIA for the past few weeks!  In the past month, I have taken a new job back in North Carolina near my hometown.  This has required lots of packing, moving and 9 hours of driving!  However, my husband and I are in the process of settling in and LOVING being here in North Carolina.  It is such a great place to live - I am so glad to be back and don't plan on EVER leaving again!!

While moving though, I've learned that it becomes a challenge to eat healthy and workout while you are doing all of this.  BUT, I also realized that as long as you make it a priority, it doesn't just become an option and is easier than you think.  Gas stations now offer healthier choices thankfully - I found fruit in several and fiber one bars!  It is just so much better for you to make those choices than chips or a soda.  Make wise choices!

I can also proudly say, that during the move, I only missed one workout - a swim!  Completing this triathlon and being successful in it is VERY important to me and I refused to let the fact we moved interfere with anything.  I have found there are always gyms in hotels or nearby, plus pack your sneakers- you can go for a run anywhere!

With the move to Sanford and Bud's new job, I've also reverted to being a morning gym person.  Yep, alarm goes off at 5 and I am at the gym every morning between 5:15 and 5:30.  I never thought I would be that girl at the gym so early - but you know what?  I LOVE IT!  It feels incredible to knock out 5 miles before breakfast and not have to worry about it that afternoon!  Try it- you might like it!

I've got some great ideas for some upcoming posts including the Fit Chick Credo and other's opinions on you and your healthy lifestyle.  Stay tuned!