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and the winner is....

2010-09-16T10:23:00.000-04:00

Bekah - you won the yoga mat! Congratulations. I will be sending you an email with details! Thanks to everyone for entering. Hopefully there will be another giveaway soon! Christina

christina loucks has launched

2010-09-01T19:54:00.001-04:00

well, after spending months getting a passion of mine turned into a business, christina loucks has launched. a floral design company inspired by a passion for design, and a love for flowers. i would love for you to have a look!

a bit of balance - and GIVEAWAY!

2010-08-31T16:58:00.004-04:00

as you all know - i have been dealing with finding a bit of balance in my life. between work, launching anoragrey.com, training (well, overtraining) for triathlons, qualifying for nationals, and did i mention work - i have been searching for just the thing to help to balance and revitalize myself after suffering from lots of exhaustion. the solutions - always taking sunday off, ensuring proper

happy 94th birthday grammy loucks

2010-08-10T16:14:00.001-04:00

today is a day to celebrate one of the strongest women i know, my grandmother. today, she is 94 years old. she is the epitome of strength, the definition of jovial, unbelievably sharp, proper, proud, silly, and has a laugh that fills a room. she loves fashion, and the color purple. she manages to pair her beautiful diamonds with costume jewelry, and makes is look sensational and

the ultimate endurance

2010-08-10T09:18:00.001-04:00

i am thinking today of my husband, who 5 years ago decided to take a strong hold of his life, to go against the norm of a cushy, corporate job with no real passion; to a life back in school - 5 years of endurance training so he can spend the rest of his life being enthusiastic and passionate about what he is doing. the ultimate endurance. a quote came across my email today stating - "We act

celebrate others

2010-07-30T19:45:00.009-04:00

after an emotionally challenged day yesterday, i wanted to go celebrate an amazing accomplishment of a friend, artist, blogger, and photographer, Blayne Beacham of thisphotographerslife and blaynesonething. Blayne is now debuting her sensational, award-winning photography series called "wonderland". breathtaking. and even more amazing, is that it was debuted at Artist Trifecta gallery which also

i (not so) gracefully resign; temporarily

2010-07-30T19:36:00.003-04:00

it was yesterday that a huge realization ensued that i actually needed a break. i have never desired a vacation more than i do now. i have never detested training as much as i do right now. i have never felt as demotivated as i do right now. i don't remember the last time i had a strong run, bike or swim. i chose to ignore all the signs that were popping up many, many weeks ago announcing over

Tri 2 Remember Sprint Triathon Race Report - goals accomplished (finally).

2010-07-19T15:53:00.007-04:00

this was my first sprint, having only raced olympic distances so far. i did not qualify for age group nationals at chattanooga, so my friend both had the same goal. qualify. both of us had challenges with heat in chattanooga, or whatever the cause may have been, and at chattanooga, he learned of a sprint triathlon that was taking place one week after our race, and was usat regulated, which means

Chattanooga Race Report

2010-07-19T14:42:00.006-04:00

i had very high hopes for chattanooga waterfront triathlon, after missing my nationals qualification by 33 seconds in april at st. anthony's triathlon. being new to the sport, and st anthony's being my second triathlon, i had heard of the age group national races, but thought they were something very far beyond reach. never thought of them again, other than thinking that would be a great goal.

goals, the delicate balance.

2010-07-13T20:36:00.003-04:00

alot was riding on the chattanooga triathlon this past weekend. after being only 33 seconds away from qualifying for nationals, at my second triathlon at St. Anthony's triathlon in april, it seemed a likely accomplishment at my fourth triathlon in chattanooga. i entered this race with a time goal in mind that was feasible based on my last two race performances. goals are a wonderful thing, they

modern is

2010-06-29T18:37:00.028-04:00

had a great opportunity to comment on a wonderful blog called this photographers life, which defined many different perspectives on what modern is today. modern has many definitions but here i wanted to share my thought of what modern is today far and beyond design. self- confidence is modern; being comfortable in your own skin is modern. confident enough to display your passions, to live your

say it, and you will be it

2010-06-23T17:54:00.004-04:00

i recently read three lines the other day on a coffee mugs {and i wish i bought all three, but bought none}, but they are still with me posted over my desk. stop wasting time finding yourself, instead create yourself dreams point to unique gifts desires point to talents i have to say - i tested the territory today of putting things in the atmosphere to see what would happen. so what else

the art of positive

2010-06-22T14:31:00.008-04:00

you have the power to choose positive, consciously, continuously. it is amazing the pondering that ensues during training. and for those of you that are not familiar with triathlons, you cannot race with music, so you do not train with music. swimming silently, biking silently, running silently. alone with your thoughts, breathing, and the sounds of your feet on the pavement. tricky

a glamorous side of an athlete

2010-05-28T10:24:00.009-04:00

i am honored, stunned and enamored to be featured today as an inspiring woman fashionista on the local dash. there are so many sides to an athlete; the drive, ambition, a slight side of vanity {although some stronger than others}, the perseverance to give the last 10% in everything you do, relentlessness to surpass your goals. those are qualities that are not just left on the race course, but

what is your motiviation factor?

2010-05-27T12:08:00.006-04:00

exhilarating, excruciating, gut - wrenching, empowering, nausea-inducing, limits pushed & exceeded, simply perfect. one hour of spinnerval intervals on the trainer, followed by a series of sensational hill runs for 18 minutes of a brick. feeling alive. limits pushed. conquered. accomplished. wishing i did more, even with nothing left. adrenaline high. today, i conquered my dip. what inspires

the dips, literally

2010-05-25T16:20:00.003-04:00

did my first 6 miler since my peachtree city triathlon on may 15th. it has gotten a little hotter and the atlanta humidity has begun to set in, and what was my favorite running course - full of hills, has once again become the run to conquer. i began reading the book "the dip" by seth godin, and it not only relates to business, but also to racing. he relates the dip to "the middle of the

chattanooga training has begun.

2010-05-23T12:05:00.001-04:00

hill repeats, and lots of them. it has been a week since the peachtree city international triathlon and it did feel great to get back out there, although i did drag my feet this morning before heading out the door. i have a road called woodland brook. it is chock full of hills - peaks and valleys galore which make for some great hill repeats. chattanooga is a very hilly course, and a race

Peacthree City Oly Tri 5/15/10

2010-05-16T07:49:00.077-04:00

i had a great race at PTC. i PR'd by 5 minutes from my last race. it was great to race local. wake up in my own bed, and be back to our home afterwards. i was not too sure what was going to happen with this one. i had a really tough race at St. Anthony's on 4/25 due nutrition fouls, and did not do too much since. light swim twice, a run, spinnervals once, and an easy ride. that was it. i

St. Anthony's National Qualifier

2010-05-04T16:27:00.002-04:00

so, I discussed the challenges that was presented to me during my run at St. A's., but i did not discuss that fact that i missed the national qualifying spot by one placement. it was not until today that i had the heart to check to see what the time difference was between myself, and the one who took the last qualifying spot. it was 33 seconds; 33 seconds!here are the breakdowns:bib number: 887

St. Anthony's Race Report 4/25/10

2010-05-01T13:53:00.009-04:00

Times change, training has its good days and bad, weather can become monstrous and numbing – but the TNT family never changes. Always positive, encouraging, smiling and motivating. There is a lot to be said for steadfast consistency, particularly when training for an extreme sport such as triathlon. What was the disclaimer on the race pickup form – you are taking your life into your

cloud nine. Tugaloo race report

2009-09-20T19:01:00.010-04:00

Cloud nine is how I would describe this – a feeling of euphoria that began the second I got to the race site (well truthfully, the day I decided to commit to the triathlon training with TNT). The euphoria continied to build through the race, and proceeded to get even stronger when I took the last turn to see where I was positioned on the run course in view of the finish. A propeller seemed to

4 miler taper

2009-09-06T11:06:00.004-04:00

well, today was the true test of the inhalers for my bronchitis. yes - it was only 4 milers; a distance that when healthy could be done effortlessly...but now provides me the feeling of someone sitting on my lungs stealing my oxygen. the inhalers helped, for sure since a couple of days ago i could not make 1/4 mile.so as for today, completed the 4 miles just at 36 minutes; and had a few stops

on the recovery

2009-09-06T07:43:00.004-04:00

so the thorn in my side (ongoing chest problem); just would not go away, and continued to create chest tightness with each training day, if i was even able to train. after having an extremely unsuccessful run (if you can call it that); since i was only able to make it 1/4 mile, barely, i decided it was time for the doctor. now, the week before, 8 miles came very easily with no fatigue, so what

riding the tugaloo course

2009-08-30T16:09:00.005-04:00

ok. so there has been so much anticipation for this course. everyone you talk to has been saying how tough this course it. it is full of hills (which it is) but after all the anticipation and stories, i was expecting mount everest. a few of my team mates racing tugaloo met out there this morning to ride the course. and despite what we were anticipating - i was not as bad as what we had envisioned

thorn in my side

2009-08-30T15:58:00.002-04:00

the thorn is this chest cold that will not go away. it began 3 weeks ago,off and on - bad day, good day, good day, bad day...... i would still train and feel a little bit weaker, but could go on. i traveled to Houston on business, and our schedules were pretty tight, and i was only able to train one day, and ran a 6 miler. by the end of the trip i felt great; completely rejuvenated. i

inspired heros

2009-08-26T06:07:00.004-04:00

i began my journey with team in training not really having a true connection to the blood cancers that i am training and working to raise money for, but knew it was a terrible disease that too many people are suffering from. in turn families and friends near and dear to that victim are suffering too - that is the reason to simply do something to stop it. that is the reason i chose to accomplish a

run, run, run - and run a little more

2009-08-25T08:45:00.002-04:00

run - 8 miles this morning. and when i think back to before i began training, i had a 3 - 4 mile max on the pavement that i would run. and now i am doing 8, with plenty left for more.hills, it is all about the hills. this really came to surface when i ran in Houston this past week. i ran on the flats, and was flying in what felt like a gazelle on the sidewalks - effortlessly. i realized i

open water times 3

2009-08-24T22:33:00.001-04:00

3rd open water swim, this time at Lake Allatoona - full of wind, current, and WAVES. what was a key learning for me, that has happened all three times, is that i cannot eat anything short of 2 hours prior to my swim. i am not sure what it is, but between the current and the waves, my stomach is completely unsettled - not necessarily nauseous - but ready to vomit at anytime unannounced. not good

2009-08-22T14:21:00.001-04:00

back from business travel in Houston (weather worthy of only the strong with heat index of 110 degrees), and right into brick training with the team. we have actually reached the peak training period - the time when we train intensely for long intervals for 2 weeks pulling together all we have been working towards; then afterwards - the time when we ratchet it down for race day (only 3 weeks

me & my coaches

2009-08-15T16:33:00.002-04:00

#$%&!

2009-08-15T16:25:00.003-04:00

on my way back from my lovely training day & team picnic, super tired and not feeling well, although proud of what was accomplished - was not thinking too clearly and by the time i had gotten home (or almost) - i heard a terrible noise that i very quickly realized was my bike hitting the top of my carport that i just drove under with my bike on the roof. #$%. and actually only an exhale is what

trials & tribulations

2009-08-15T15:51:00.009-04:00

fiona is the lovely lil' girl in the center, and i am just left of her in my TNT gear5:30 a.m came way to soon this morning - and on top of that the flu i am been trying to fight came on with a fever similar to the one i endured on thursday. my ride eventually broke that fever, but here we are on saturday - and welcome back, fever is here along with the ache, pains, swollen glands, and

the first ice bath

2009-08-09T15:06:00.003-04:00

what a ride today. let's just say for all those who understand riding and average speeds - here you go. maximum mileage today 33.4 mph, average speed - 13.2 . can you say CLIMBS? i did the atlanta cycle vinings route, it is a 21 mile loop through beautiful homes and surroundings through buckhead, but we rode to it from our house, adding another 11 miles to the route. it seemed easier than

my body, the science experiment

2009-08-09T13:50:00.003-04:00

so in all this training, we are also supposed to be researching all the nutrition products you need while you train, actually during your ride, swim, run, etc. sounds relatively easy until you realize there is not perfect scenario; what works perfectly for one does not work perfectly for another. you obviously cannot take any nutrition while you are in the swim portion of our race, so you

training inspired

2009-08-08T17:50:00.003-04:00

next week should be good - the saturday training we actually put all our training together into series of actual triathlon events, over and over....FUN! more importantly, afterwards, we get to meet and picnic with our honored hero Fiona who i mentioned in an earlier post when i first started training. i still cannot instill the power this little girl has at 6 years of age; the strength she was

movin' on up

2009-08-08T17:31:00.004-04:00

OPEN WATER SWIM - yup, that was today. and there were so many apparent anxieties so many had regarding this - or whether or not people actually had anxieties, the coaches "coached" us prior to this for weeks in advance on how to mentally move through this in the case we "develop " an anxiety.and the result ---outstanding. i am not sure how i felt about the open water, but more that i can't

inspiration

2009-08-01T19:38:00.004-04:00

phew. it is almost time for my fundraising event, and my fingers are crossed that i raise lots of money for this amazing, unbelieveable cause that touches way too many people to imagine. every 5 minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer. every 5 minutes. that is not acceptable.we had are weekly brick training today at Cartersville, about an hour north from my home. so up at 5:30, depart at 6:30

back up to speed

2009-08-01T19:20:00.003-04:00

so these past couple of weeks i have dealt with the ongoing recovery of my glute strain, which turned into inflammation of my bursa (no ideal how to spell that); and was out of town part of the time doing flowers for a nantucket wedding and catching up with family.of course - where was time for training. well - my plan was to train every day, in a swim/run swap daily. my bike was not brought with

media sponsor, and spotlight for a cause

2009-07-22T16:49:00.001-04:00

take a look - http://atlanta.daybooknetwork.com/story/2009/07/22/22577daybook-sponsors-tnt.shtmlHELP SAVE LIVES, DONATE HERE

triathlons rock

2009-07-15T07:53:00.004-04:00

joined the USTA this morning, the sanctioning body for regulated triathlons. so excited, and cannot wait to sign up for my next traithlon.this has been such an exhilaration, while exhausting - it provides such an amazing sense of accomplishment in a small amount of time.race day - Tugaloo - 1/2 way to the day - 9/12. and what a difference from 8 weeks ago!working on sending in my recommittal

practice makes perfect

2009-07-14T21:04:00.003-04:00

swim is still fantastic! at one time i did not know how i could get through a 100 meter swim without taking about 3 or 4 breaks along the way to hyperventilate, but last night, i succeeded in completeing a continuous swim (no breaks allowed) totaling 1/2 my race distance (750 meters or .45 miles), and completed in in 15:54 minutes - and felt good!like with anything - practice makes perfect, and

back on the saddle

2009-07-14T20:54:00.004-04:00

so, 3 days off from injury - 4th day feeling better and hit the roads on the bike. sure, 3 days off - boy should be strong! this will be great! HA HA! really - how about the opposite. your muscles are trained to keep going, and the way we do that is with consistant exercise, daily. 3 days completely off trains your muscles differently - or actually...not at all. so sufficive to say - my ride went

!%# injury

2009-07-14T20:37:00.003-04:00

injury. the dirty word that rears it head from time to time in training, appearing generally for two reasons aside from an accident; not stretching daily after your training, or overtraining (a common downfall of triathletes).guess which one got me - yup, overtraining. i was feeling so good from the week before, and focused on strenghening my climbs, i decided how better to do that but go beyond

warming up for climb work at sun up - 6:33 a.m.

2009-07-08T06:38:00.001-04:00

it was not a dream...

2009-07-07T06:18:00.006-04:00

so i had team swim training last night as i always do from 7:30-9 pm weekly. i have to admit - there was a small part of my stomach that was worried that the wonderful experience i enjoyed last wednesday at my masters swim was just a good day, or a fluke. it was no fluke. my swim has truly improved, and i got through all the team drills without breaking in the middle of the pool. it all really

mental, physical, emotional - or physical, mental, emotional, or..

2009-07-07T05:58:00.005-04:00

each day this series of words changes its positions -but i do continue to believe that mental stays a strong leader.went out for a ride on saturday, with a group that i had not known until later in the day that they had been seasoned triathletes, iron man, and century riders. this made for an interesting, mental, emotional, and physical ride for me.the ride began right off with a climb that

pure fatigue

2009-07-03T10:15:00.005-04:00

phew. something happened this week, or something was done a little differently whether it be training, not eating enough, or properly, not drinking enough water - well the list goes on of what i have to track, but to make a long story short; what started as a very strong week, kicked me in my backside with such force by Thursday night, i barely recognized myself. sore, sore, tired, tried, tired.

the team, with our honored hero - Fiona

2009-07-01T20:31:00.003-04:00

So here is some of our team - and Fiona, our survivor. Fiona has been in remission for 2 years and just turned 6 thanks to the help from Team in Training for raising money so she can get her medicine. Go Team, and Go Fiona. Seeing her face gives me strength daily to raise more money and train harder.Fiona is the little girl in the first row, with a red t-shirt and white pants. I am right behind

and pigs flew

2009-07-01T16:33:00.008-04:00

birds sang, and the choir raised an octane. CLICK. really - it just clicked. people said it would, but i was feeling pessimistic, so i decided to challenge myself to a self fulfilling prophecy as is stated in a prior post. i am a good swimmer. i love to swim. la, la la. AND, for the result......WOW! i was a master swim this morning at 5:45 a.m. yup - and inside those walls you have no

the amazing power of air quality

2009-06-26T19:57:00.006-04:00

so atlanta entered august temperatures a few weeks ago while still in june. spring skipped as usual and pop - summer. not just summer but 100% humidity, dense air quality, 90-100 degree heat daily.this heat quality made for an interesting roller coaster ride of a training week.just some background - my running mileage has increased to 5-6 miles per run; bike is hovering between 25 and 30 miles.

a self-fulfilling prophecy

2009-06-26T19:47:00.005-04:00

i love to swim. i am a strong swimmer. i love to swim. i am a strong swimmer....i have to say - if i have not drilled this point home, yet; swimming has posed a challenge for me. That challenge frustrates me greatly, enough to make me want to scream. i am sorry, but really - what is the deal. my cardio and endurance capacity is so strong on the run and bike. seriously. what a difference.so lets

drive towards your weakness, to develop it as a strength

2009-06-23T19:35:00.008-04:00

so this is it. there have been many entries detailing the challenges that have been upon me with the swim portion of my triathlon training. while there has been amazing headway made in my stroke, endurance, etc.; patience is wearing thin & i decided to join a master swim program sure to keep me on my toes. i preform best when dropped into a situation of people that will challenge me - so this

figo pasta

2009-06-21T20:10:00.006-04:00

spoke to figo pasta, today.so excited. they have agreed to help me fundraise for the leukemia & lymphoma society! still working through details, but there will be a lunch and dinner that proceeds will go back to our cause. this is really so exciting. we are still working through the details....and will keep you posted.for those who don't know of figo pasta and live in Atlanta - -----WHERE HAVE

TRI TRI....first bonk, and injury

2009-06-21T19:52:00.006-04:00

bonk: loss of energy and body shut down during physical training.so yes, in addition to my milestone day yesterday and moving up in the category levels of cycling to the one who has fallen - came a scary, disconcerting feeling during the brick portion of the training. the run after the 26 mile ride. granted it was probably about 90 degrees and less than stellar air quality, but it happened.

milestone day

2009-06-20T15:24:00.003-04:00

so there are two categories for cyclists - the ones who WILL fall, and he ones who HAVE FALLEN. today was a milestone in that i have exited the will fall category and moved into the category of the cyclist who has fallen (3 times over in one ride). milestone day.it is funny. the first fall was with no momentum and a full topple onto the right side. slow motion. we were learning how to take our

sustinance

2009-06-17T18:35:00.003-04:00

so there have been some questions in regards to what i am eating...well, i am not counting calories, but i am needing to ensure that i am getting in all the nutrients and food components to ensure i do not burn muscle, and stay energized enough to keep up the training.food is a building block. it is not only about what you ate the day before, but what you ate all the days prior. hydration plays a

mental limitations

2009-06-17T18:28:00.003-04:00

6:30 a.m. run - nothing like it. and the heat has not kicked in, yet. 5 miles - well 4.64 to be exact. heart was good, cardio capacity felt strong - but ankle issues today. had to stop slightly before the goal in an effort to avoid a possible injury. interesting, too - everyone has their mental limits. it is the distance or effort you are used to doing for putting forth. mine was 3 miles. i had

water water everywhere

2009-06-17T18:13:00.004-04:00

3 weeks solid of technique training, twice a week. completely breaking down the stroke into many different parts and sections, all to learn to be an efficient swimmer. you may remember from one of the first posts getting across one lap of a 50 meter was not easily accomplished feeling like my legs were on fire, and my lungs about to be left in the pool- and very daunting that the swim that is

just keep going...

2009-06-05T21:28:00.007-04:00

the bouts of powerful silence discussed in a prior post, are at times juxtaposed with powerful conversations with yourself, well more like comments to yourself - ones that are working very hard on ignoring the extreme burning in your thighs, the numbness in your fingertips on the left hand, and the shoulder pain that slightly rears its presence as your seat is getting painful on the saddle. yes

powerful silence

2009-06-05T20:55:00.005-04:00

interesting. generally training and exercise is complimented with energetic music that is formulated and strategically programmed based on the workout you are doing whether it be weights or sprints - there is music to give you that extra boost.triathlons do not allow music. you cannot race with music - therefore you cannot train with music. you cannot do anything during training that you cannot

Team in Training on 11 alive news

2009-05-31T08:44:00.003-04:00

TEAM IN TRAINING NEWS STORYHELP SAVE LIVES, DONATE HERE

inspiration

2009-05-30T15:10:00.004-04:00

met our honorary hero, today - Fiona. Fiona is a six year old girl who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 2 and completed her treatment in 2007, and is now in remission.Fiona is a beautiful, young girl with a huge glowing smile fully deserving of her wonderful childhood - and it is thanks to what is done with Team in Training; train to raise money to help children like Fiona. Fiona along

first cycle

2009-05-29T18:36:00.003-04:00

20 miles - not too bad the first time out, and only one spill. beautiful evening, high humidity, ate a few bugs. revitalizing, and for a cause.interesting though, apparently the 42 mile cycling component of the triathlon is estimated to take about 1.5 hours - so why did my 20 miles take 1.20 hours. looks like we'll need to work towards some speed.brick training tomorrow, 15 mile cycle and 2 mile

a little learning about team in training

2009-05-28T17:17:00.001-04:00

for those of you who are interested in what i am doing - or how team in training works, here is a link that you may enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C93dtMl27rQ HELP SAVE LIVES, DONATE HERE:

success

2009-05-25T20:44:00.011-04:00

found one, a bike. searched high and low through the weekend and decided. the first bike seen, the second test rode, and after many other rides on other bikes, and other bike shops, the blue competition cycle was the clear winner. it was the winner the second it was ridden - super smooth, aggressive positioning, amazing kit...but of course as a consumer, you are told to shop around, and came back

TRI-ing to find the right bike

2009-05-23T14:00:00.008-04:00

so many bikes, so many needs, so many wants, so many solutions. options. they are funny aren't they. and there is always a better one, and option to trump all options. there is a lot of truth in the saying that too many options can paralyze you - can cause you to make no decision at all due to the overwhelming amount of options. true. lets lay this out shall we. suddenly goals are needed to be

TRI-ing to fundraise. have you donated, yet?

2009-05-22T19:08:00.006-04:00

aside from the intense training that is involved with this triathlon, fundraising for the TEAM IN TRAINING's cause is just as important. we train to save lives, to raise money to help to stop blood cancers such as leukemia and its related cancers, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. team in training is part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and has trained over

to breathe or not to breathe?

2009-05-22T18:20:00.006-04:00

how exactly did this happen? i suppose it is like when you have not played tennis for a while, and you remember how you USED to play. you are on the court, you envision the shot you want to make (and used to make in college, although it has been a LONG time) and you go, you swing, you look across the court hoping to hit that perfect corner shot you saw in your head, and the ball seems to have

TRI

2009-05-22T18:11:00.003-04:00

received the training schedule today. 6 days on, 1 day off. endurance it is, and endurance it will be for the next 4 months. phew.sore and slightly creeky from the 4.39 run, yesterday -but up and ready to go. off to the stadiums it is. 3 miles to go.it is always so funny how your body just does not want to move, and you are so tired you just can't image the physical activity at that moment. but

just TRI

2009-05-22T18:05:00.002-04:00

a TRIer in training.this has been in the back of mind for some time now. a triathlon - how cool would that be, really. the thought would come forward, then go to the back burner, but never left completely. recently i have been reintroduced to team in training and there the idea comes again - triathlon. now the idea is not just staying in my mind, but i am actually materializing it by talking

Just TRI.

and the winner is....

christina loucks has launched

a bit of balance - and GIVEAWAY!

happy 94th birthday grammy loucks

the ultimate endurance

celebrate others

i (not so) gracefully resign; temporarily

Tri 2 Remember Sprint Triathon Race Report - goals accomplished (finally).

Chattanooga Race Report

goals, the delicate balance.

modern is

say it, and you will be it

the art of positive

a glamorous side of an athlete

what is your motiviation factor?

the dips, literally

chattanooga training has begun.

Peacthree City Oly Tri 5/15/10

St. Anthony's National Qualifier

St. Anthony's Race Report 4/25/10

cloud nine. Tugaloo race report

4 miler taper

on the recovery

riding the tugaloo course

thorn in my side

inspired heros

run, run, run - and run a little more

open water times 3

me & my coaches

#$%&!

trials & tribulations

the first ice bath

my body, the science experiment

training inspired

movin' on up

inspiration

back up to speed

media sponsor, and spotlight for a cause

triathlons rock

practice makes perfect

back on the saddle

*!%#* injury

warming up for climb work at sun up - 6:33 a.m.

it was not a dream...

mental, physical, emotional - or physical, mental, emotional, or..

pure fatigue

the team, with our honored hero - Fiona

and pigs flew

the amazing power of air quality

a self-fulfilling prophecy

drive towards your weakness, to develop it as a strength

figo pasta

TRI TRI....first bonk, and injury

milestone day

sustinance

mental limitations

water water everywhere

just keep going...

powerful silence

Team in Training on 11 alive news

inspiration

first cycle

a little learning about team in training

success

TRI-ing to find the right bike

TRI-ing to fundraise. have you donated, yet?

to breathe or not to breathe?

TRI

just TRI

!%# injury