Long time no see...

Life has been. Busy!!! And that might be an understatement....stuff at work has picked up, and it's go go go everyday.... I have been working out 4 times a week, and this is my last week of this particular class.... I would love to continue with one on one training, but the cost is just too much!!! But I guess we will see....

Been struggling with some shoulder pain/injury... Not sure the cause, but hopefully it goes away!!!

Got my hair cut...it's easier to manage in the morning...

Excited for cousin Kelley's wedding in less than 3 weeks, then a fab family vacation to Virginia beach!!!! So excited!!!!!

Well time to get ready for work... Will do better at updating this more often!!!

Sorry I have been MIA

Work has been busy, and I haven't been writing....SORRY!!!.......My body is still a little sore from the triathlon, but it's a good sore.....I have also been working out with Joe and Cory this week...tonight is the last night for this week, and then I have sat morning at 9:30....Then a little reprieve until next Tuesday....Also thinking about going for a leisurely swim tomorrow morning to keep my body in the mind frame of triathlon...My last one is Aug 26th....No longer nervous...just anxious for it to come.....

I can officially say I like coconut water....I was told to try this for hydration instead of Gatorade (lots of unwanted sugar) and I decided I don't' really like plain coconut water (but would drink it), so this one will work!!

Seriously my favorite flavor!!!!!

 http://vitacoco.com/our-products/tropical-fruit/

Sorry I know I haven't written much....but back to work I go..Till tomorrow

Triathlon...Yes I am an Iron Girl

I can officially say I am an Iron Girl.....What an experience, to be surrounded by over 1,000 other women competing in this race......And not an easy one by any means....600 meter swim (just shy of a half mile), 18 mile bike, and a 5K (3.1mile) run....I was encouraged by so many of the participants (oldest one being in her 70's), and the people there cheering on loved ones and friends.....Never once during the race did I ever feel discouraged....the camaraderie between participants was incredible...If someone was passing you on the bike course, they had words of encouragement.....on the running course, it was "you got this', "you can do it", "your almost there".....That's what made this race so special......

What was even better that all of that was this one Iron Girl...We were all waiting to get back into the transition area to pick up our bikes and hit the road home....news traveled fast that we were waiting because there was still one more girl on the bike course....we all waited patiently for her to get back into the transition area...and when she did, the women waiting were all cheering her on....she could have thrown in the towel and just quit there....(she was probably 30-45 minutes behind the last person on the course).....but she got off her bike, and started her run...there were no words for what I felt at that moment to see this woman continue on with the cheers from her fellow peers...it was one of those  goose bump moments....I later found out that when she finished the race, her mother was there to give her her medal....what a great moment...and what a great inspiration to everyone!!!....

So many times in life we quit when things get hard, or difficult...but now I'm going to take a page from her book....just keep pressing forward...you might not have the fastest time, or be the best....But be the BEST YOU!!!!

Special thanks to my Husband...who has shown unconditional love and support throughout my entire training.....my friends Harry and Jess for coming to cheer me on!!..And my family..while I know you couldn't be there physically, you were there in spirit!!

My goal was to finish the race in 2 hours and 30 minutes.... My official time was 2:29:02...I was very proud of my accomplishment!

Swim - 15:51

Transition 1- 6:03

Bike - 1:21:16

Transition 2- 3:16

Run - 42:36

Total - 2:29:02

On our way to the beach (5:30 am)......

Leon and I before I start my Swim!

Finishing my 600M swim....there was a lot of seaweed in that lake!

Starting my 18 Mile bike ride.....

Finished my biking portion, and posing for the camera before my run!

I finished....Me and Leon after the race!

My Cheering Squad!! Thanks for your Support!

My Medal!

2 Days.....

Sorry I didn't get to write yesterday...Work was insanely BUSY!!!.....I don't even think I stopped to think yesterday....Which is kind of the way I like work to be....

Last night was my last time this week working out with Joe and Cory...3 nights in a row...it was tough..not gonna lie..30 minutes of continuous work....(high knees, running, jumping jacks, planks, abs, butt-kickers, the list goes on and on)....and not sure if this is a plus or not, but I'm currently the only one in my group at 7:30...so I get all the attention..(No cheating allowed...lol)....But I am taking this venture very serious..been really good about my food intake...really cutting back on the carbs in Breads, pasta, etc....been focusing on eating vegetables and protein..berries and nuts...So 1 week down..and 3 more to go...

Leaving tomorrow morning at 10:30am to head to Syracuse for my triathlon....i'm very anxious...excited...and ready all at the same time!.....Definite pictures to come..

Theses are pics of my last 4 workouts this week....

Till Monday....

4 Days......

Yup it's official i'm super nervous!!!....The Triathlon is now 4 days away...Haven't really thought much about it until now....wow...It's gonna be fun..I will have my hubby and some great friends there to cheer me on....I will do my best!!

Started my 28 day training with Joe last night...his co-worker Cory kicked my butt!!!...and to make matters even worse, I was the only student in the class, so all eyes were on me...not as easy to take a break when you are the only one in the room!!!...needless to say I was sooo tired last night when I got home...enough energy to eat a little something, shower, and hit the hay!...And tonight and tomorrow night I will do the same thing....My abs hurt a little.....

This was me last night after class....I'll take another after tonight!

I believe I can do Anything I put my mind to!  So Can You!!

What I had for food today....eating healthier is much easier today.....getting there...Baby Steps!!