One very valuable tricks I've learned when training for races is visualization. I don't visualize winning because that's just not going to happen, but I do try and visualize myself starting the race relaxed and feeling prepared and then I see myself at mile 15 and how strong I feel. I see myself crossing the …
Getting My Feet Wet
I have forgotten the absolute joy of lap swimming. There is such freedom and lightness in the water that it almost feels like you aren't exercising! You are, of course because you are breathing hard and your muscles are working from tips to toes but gliding in the water feels like silk and there's …
How to Save Money on Stuff!
You've all probably heard of those new coupon services that offer a deal a day on local restaurants, services, activities, etc. There's Groupon (http://www.groupon.com) and Got Daily Deals (http://www.gotdailydeals.com/) which has lots of great deals in Marin County. Recently I paid $12 for a $25 gift card to Gaspare's Restaurant in San Rafael. Today's deal …
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Mother Nature, you are really messing up my tri training! As a novice tri competitor (and I use the term "competitor" loosely) I need to get my butt on my bike and ride in the great outdoors. The rain, however, is a big problem. Now, don't get me wrong, I love to run in the …
Are You Watching HEAVY?
HEAVY is one of my new favorite shows. Two morbidly obese people are paired up at a live-in health center for 30 to 180 days (the first few episodes had them at a Houston facility for 30 days and the newer episodes have them at Hilton Head Island for 6 months). The format is along …
Can’t Is A Four Letter Word
There are a lot of 4-letter words that I use and it gets me in trouble. My mother has often exclaimed "Keli Elizabeth! Your language" as I roll off a colorful expletive. There is, however, one 4-letter word I refuse to use and it starts with the 3rd letter of the alphabet. That word is …
Just Breathe!
Like most of you I can create some crazy-long "to do" lists. Right now I'm studying for an exam I will be taking in 2 1/2 hours, finishing up some work stuff, writing and throwing another load of laundry in the dryer. When I get too busy, too frantic and too overwhelmed I often find …
3 Cheers for Chard!
Greens such as kale and chard are a nutritional powerhouse. They holds up well in soups and stews and it doesn't leave that weird tooth feel that cooked and raw spinach does. Until recently I've stuck with spinach and kale but now have a new favorite green; chard! Swiss, red and green chard is delicious …
Age Before Beauty
Today is my birthday and I happen to love birthdays. Mine, yours, my cat's, whomever (or whatever) I don't care. When I was younger, a birthday was a marker of getting to something. Whether it was getting to my first double-digit birthday, turning 17 and being able to get into an R-rated movie or turning …
Curb Your Sweet Tooth!
Having trouble controlling your sweet tooth? Here are some great tips from author and fitness guru Tosca Reno. Her Eat-Clean principles promote the reduction of junky foods in our diet! Now go run! Keli 🙂 Beat Your Sugar Craving Now! - by Tosca Reno We all know the feeling: 3 pm rolls around and the …
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