Mission Accomplished - The Jersey Girl Duathalon!!!!

Hi Folks!!

Yesterday was the Jersey Girl Tri/Duathalon!  I finished the race with gusto! I'm so happy I was able to compete this year! The race consisted of running 3.1 miles and biking 11 miles.  The atmosphere was filled with fun, encouragement (from all participants) and a WHOLE HEAP of  POSITIVE ENERGY.  It's the first race I've been in where other participants cheer you on...even when you pass them!  The running was the easiest part for me and like second nature.  I was in "compete" mode the minute the race started.   Next year it's on and popping again!!! :) In the meantime, I'll work on my biking skills.


Before the race right after the sun came up....it was BEAUTIFUL day! Perfect for a race!!



After the race.....I'm smiling but it was tough! The last leg in the biking part, I had to stop and walk due to knee pain. 

Mo Mo and me! I had to stop biking due to knee pain, she passed me (along with  a host of others), then to put icing on the cake, I got lost in the transition area and could not find my bike rack!
But my competitive nature kicked in, and I passed her in the last mile of running! Bad knees and all!!! Love ya!! Great job homie!!!

The Crew! These ladies did an AWESOME job!!!!! We all made it!!! Whoop whoop!!
 

It was a good day! Glad I did it....time to start getting ready for next year!! :)

Peace and blessings!

 

Singing: Summer Summer Summer Time!

Summer is approaching and we'll finally be able to spend more time outdoors (for those of us who live in countries and regions of the US where winter just wont' quit)!

 

I'm looking forward to getting outside more and enjoying nature.  Being outside in nature is one of the best things you can do for your health.  Yes, these days we live in a polluted world.  The air we breathe is not as clean as it used to be...Green house gases are tearing up the earth's atmosphere making the sun "dangerous".....and in certain neighborhoods people don't pick up their dog's poop!

 

But there is something about the great outdoors, the smells and sounds of summer, the memories of riding bikes all day (literally all day!) and coming home when it gets dark, the smell of track practice, the bumping of car stereos.....the sight of people sitting on the stoop watching others go by...it all warms my heart. 

 

As the summer season approaches make sure you find yourself outside more than you are inside....get some air, sun and a refreshing breeze (while there is still a refreshing breeze to be had -- I know some of ya'll live in the Dirty South and the heat and humidity can be unbearable there). We had a loooooong winter in the North East of the US.  Not sure what this summer has in store for us, but I'm ready! I am definitely a summer lover!

 

Make sure you take nature walks at nearby parks:



 

 Grab a patch of sand on a beach:

 

 Visit a local farm to see where fruits, vegetables and even livestock come from:

Take a quick nap under some trees (or not!):

Or get on some roller blade or skates and burn some calories!

However you decide to get out there...just enjoy! Take a look at God's creation.  Marvel at the intricacies of His work.  Be thankful you can still see the awesome colors and feel the earth between your toes!

Get active: play tennis, go bike riding, have picnics, go to outdoor concerts and plays, start a garden, throw a BBQ and serve smoothies from recipes on this blog (smiling!) the list is endless.

Also remember to get the air circulating in your house on pleasant days.  Turn off the AC and let nature roam around in your home.  If you find yourself at work all day, eat lunch outside or take a walking break (outside). 

The best part of the day to breathe in the "freshest air" is when the sun is starting it's assent.  Fresh, crisp air goes a long way in the morning!


Peace and blessings!