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I’ve been feeling like crap since returning from Nor Cal, which I’m guessing is my body trying to tell me any number of things… 1. Please let me rest now that you’ve finished this triathlon training business. 2. Please stop feeding me crap (see below). 3. I’m sick, it happens. I’m sure there’s a bit of truth to all three of these statements, but the third one is definitely the main factor.  It’s true.  I’m sick.  Wah wah.  I hate being ill because I eat crap, ditch all forms of exercise, and feel no remorse… Read more >

I was always vaguely interested in doing a triathlon.  It was one of those things in the back of my mind that I thought sounded fun and intrigued me.  But, to be perfectly honest, I didn’t really envision it as a solo mission.  I clearly needed a push from an outside source.  A few months ago my dad forwarded me an email for a discount on a sprint triathlon.  I think the only thing he wrote in the body of the email was “are you joining me?” A few things went through my mind as… Read more >

You know that little challenge going around the blog world…where you list posts following seven criteria.  Well, mine were hard to recall because I’ve been blogging for a really long time, but I did my best.  Here ya go! *At the end I’m announcing the giveaway winner* Most beautiful post – I know this is a food blog, but my wedding posts (part 1, part 2, & part 3) were definitely the most beautiful to me.  Every time I look at the pictures from August 28th, 2010 I’m reminded why it was the most wonderful… Read more >

A triathlete 🙂   I’m so glad my first tri was with my dad.  Yes, first.  As in there will be more to come because it was SO MUCH FUN! 

I went to bed way too late last night, which made my 7 am alarm extra annoying.  At least I got most of my stuff packed up so the AM went by easy breezy.    The night before I had made an oat bake but using silken tofu as a (vegan) egg alternative.  I also threw in some green apple chunks for good measure, but the almond extract is really what makes these bakes exceptional.   I nuked it in the microwave for a few minutes and then let it cool in the fridge overnight. … Read more >