Friday 5: Tips for Ironman Training

Crossing the finish line at Ironman Mont Tremblant in August 2015

I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run.  This week's theme is "anything goes", so I would love to share a few tips that I learned from Ironman training.

Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil

I love eating, pretty much everything and anything! So when I'm not swimming, biking, or running, two of my favorite hobbies are baking and cooking. This week I am making the kid's favorite veggie side dish: Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil. It is very simple to make, but quite tasty! The coconut oil enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and roasting the broccoli gives it a nutty flavor. This can be paired with just about anything or could be a Vegetarian main course. Veggies for breakfast?  I also enjoy eating the left overs with scrambled eggs in the morning.

Friday Five: Triathlon Love!

I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run.  This week's theme is five things that you love.  I decided to hone in on my love for triathlons and share my 5 favorite things about them that make my heart happy!!

Friday Five: Favorite Dishes

I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run.  This week's theme is Food & Drinks, so I am sharing 5 of my favorite recipes. 

Here are my 5 Favorites:

1.  Roasted Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Oil- This side dish is one of my kid's favorites and is quick, easy, nutritious, & compliments almost any protein main course. The coconut oil enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and roasting the broccoli gives it a nutty flavor. Click Here for Recipe.

Back at it: Setting New Goals

I took a much needed break from everything for about a month after the Ironman as I let my body and mind heal. However, I jumped back in quickly when my husband signed me up for a 5K at the conference he was attending. It turned out to be the "kick in the pants" that I needed to get me back at it! I had not really done any swimming, biking, or running in weeks, but had a great race and won my age group at the event.  I was so happy that day after the race and realized how much I truly do love running.

Friday 5: My Favorite Motivational Athletes

I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run.  This week's theme is: "People Who Motivate Me".  There are so many people that inspire and motivate me for different reasons and different aspects of my life! I would like to share my 5 favorite motivational athletes/coaches.

1. Chrissie Wellington- A former professional triathlete and 4 time Ironman World Champion who is known for finishing every race with a giant smile on her face. She holds the current world record for the Ironman distance triathlon. Her athletic achievements are truly admirable, but she is also a genuine humanitarian. I learned a great deal about her from reading her 2012 book A Life without Limits that details her late start and success in endurance sports.

Friday 5: Favorite Fitness Bloggers

 I am participating in the Trifecta Friday Five link-up hosted by Cynthia at You Signed Up for What, Courtney at Eat, Pray, Run DC, and Mar at Mar on the Run.  This week's theme is: Favorite Fitness Bloggers. I read a number of different blogs about health and fitness. I love reading about real people fitting it all in! All of the blogs motivate and inspire me for me different reasons.

Top 3 Thursday Link-up: Favorite Running Gear

Welcome to the "Top 3 Thursday" Link-up! This week's theme is Favorite Running Gear. What items do you love to use for running? If you would like to join the Link-up, just click on "In Liknz" at the bottom of the post!