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My First Triathlon

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Doing a triathlon has been in my mind since I picked up road biking as cross training from running. It was four years before I actually took the plunge, literally.  I chose the at Boulder Peak Olympic Distance Triathlon on July 10, 2011. Training I had the running and cycling pieces down, but like most triathletes, I was intimidated by the swim. It took me three years to mentally prepare myself to actually get in the pool and SWIM. Growing [...]
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Chicken Cacciatore – A Quick Healthy Meal

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Easy Weeknight Dinner Between work, taking care of the kids, walking the dog, running errands, spending time with family, exercising, and having personal time, it is often difficult to make a delicious, well balanced, and healthy meal during the week. I put together this recipe based on a pre-made cacciatore simmer sauce I used to get from Trader Joe’s for an easy weeknight meal. This simple and healthy version of Chicken Cacciatore will satisfy your craving for Italian and can be put together in about [...]
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Ride Food :: Early Morning Workout Energy Bites

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  After being unemployed for a few months, I recently started a new job. While I was not unemployed for long, I quickly adapted to the free time and flexible schedule—especially when it came to my workouts. With my triathlon training I try and fit in at least two swims, two bike rides, and two runs in a week, and that is in addition to yoga and strength training for injury prevention. Now that I am back to working a [...]
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Vitamins & Supplements for an Active Lifestyle

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Vitamin deficiencies affect our overall health. This includes the ability to maintain normal body function and recover from exercise or stress. For those living an active lifestyle, vitamin intake is paramount.
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Nutrition Essentials for Active Living

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Paying attention to your daily nutrition will provide you with a great basis for building muscle and endurance.  This is necessary for any activity at any level.  The goal is to be able to ride and play while still effectively attacking daily responsibilities without running low on energy!  Here are some nutrition essentials for living an active lifestyle.   Start your day off right and continue the healthy eating all day. Eat Breakfast Eating a nutritious breakfast containing protein and healthy [...]
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