NEXT YEAR this is gonna happen again, so look here to keep your exercise and health shiny, maybe November to February? Let me know. What would GO Trainers like to see next winter as a challenge/support to stay consistent through the winter months!?
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| FLIPSIDERS are so comfy! |
April contest!
Let's get spring rolling with a salad challenge, guidelines are simple and flavorful and highlight spring veg! Maybe show me how to make a new dressing!? Get it to me! By April 30th…SALAD SPINNER is the prize.
I have an early May vacation so winner announced May 12th!
MAY CONTEST HEADS UP! Mother's are the subject. Tell me in a few sentences about a mom who could use some recognition for her dedication to health. Maybe she makes her own bread from scratch, maybe she encourages kiddos to get outside, maybe she takes time to meditate.
Maybe this mom is you!? Tell me about yourself. I wanna hear it!
MAY contest will be a $25 dollar SpaFinder gift certificate. All moms mentioned will go in a hat, and winner picked at random.
If you have been getting in some movement all winter, way to go!
If the mood didn't hit you, maybe now is the time to look at your calendar. Can you squeeze in a walk before the kids wake up? How about a lunchtime circuit? Maybe you check out a local meet up group that hikes and adventure times?
Now Spring is beckoning. None too soon. Yeesh, we had like 2 days of snow here, it was really hard (wink!).
This month I started working with a triathlon coach, and adding in some two a days (not in a crazy person way, just a part of the triathlon training). And that has been quite a challenge for me but a good one. I have been building back up from a relatively minor/medium car accident and winter set backs, and I feel like Spring is so extra springy as I gain traction and see progress in my strength, alignment, and endurance. Like the tulip and apple tree, I blossom (add modern dance move here.)
It took about a month to get used to the new volume, and I needed extra rest days here and there but I am completely utilizing the skill and knowledge of my coach and now able to really get a lot out of my workouts. I feel confident in my running knowledge but there is always more to learn! And I need all the help I can get with the swim.
My other big transition is running in a zero drop shoe, it is definitely more of a "barefoot running" shoe.
I am a big fan of the movement towards a more minimal shoe because of the common sense and science behind this idea. And if you are just putting your hat in the ring to get running, consider exploring this option to start out with this less is more idea. Look for more info about barefoot running or minimal running next week. It is easier to start with a minimal shoe versus switch down the road.
Race List this year:
April 6th - Beaver Freezer Duathlon - 12 mile bike, 3 mile run
May- might have to look for a 10K in here.
June 7th - Blue Lake Sprint Triathlon
June 15th - Hagg Lake Olympic Distance Swim
June 27th - Pacific Crest Triathlon Olympic Distance Triathlon
July- Nothing planned yet…maybe gear up for a August possibility, I am the back up for a team for the Hood to Coast Relay…)
August 22-23 - Hood to Coast Relay (Each person runs several legs and each runner does anywhere from 16-26 miles total…unique event to train for) If this doesn't pan out that's ok…
September 21 - Half-Marathon Beat the Blerch in Washington
October - hmmmm. Maybe need to scout out something here.
Any suggestions?
Anyone else want to share your race list, or todo list? Also, want to post about a race or experience?
Please share!
Or maybe share about a hiking, kayaking, bike trip?
I want to know…I want to nose right in!
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