Lauren Runs to Tri

What I’m Up To…

lauren — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:05 +0000

I finished the Galena tri this weekend and it was a blast!! Full race recap to come, but it was a hard race sandwiched within a fun vacation weekend. I learned a lot about triathlon and preparing myself better!
Work is busy – we are hosting a conference this week so lots of preparations all around!
I’m getting ready for a trip to Austin Texas for Memorial Day. Guess who’s going to Para Tri Nationals!
working out (a little bit) more now that the weather isn’t actually cold! I’m also having fun planning for Austin & how to get my heat running & cycling in as a good practice for the rest of this summer!

What You Should Do:

Continue to rock the awesomeness!
Sign up to volunteer or run at the Run for Boston 5K coming up on June 15! There is an in person race in Libertyville, or a virtual option. And my favorite race mantra: “we love volunteers!” Sign up to volunteer!
Enjoy a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend!

I AM TRI

lauren — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:30 +0000

Today I’m out at the Galena Triathlon, and I wanted to share how YOU can get your own inspirational digital poster!

Each person has a story to tell. Get your FREE I AM poster. SHARE & INSPIRE the world.

I AM is a campaign that celebrates life journeys.

Whether you’re a 1K, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2, 50K, 70.3, 140.6, or any other, each person has a unique story to tell (inspirational or would bring a smile to others). Be a part of the I AM movement.

1. LIKE Tran Creative FB page
2. Message Tran Creative your Headline & Photo (vertical)
3. Your City/State or Country (if outside of US)

The Tran Creative magic IAM app will create a personalized poster for you to share with family & friends, or use as your profile pix. What’s your story?

While the owner’s away… Emma’s in Charge

lauren — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:41 +0000

Emma likes to help out…

With the dishes:

With triathlon training:

With blogging:

And she loves bathroom time:

And she knows how to get her rest on:

on demand sleeping, just put your hand on her head.

Getting Ready for Galena

lauren — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:08:10 +0000

Galena, here we come!

I’m ready for my first outdoor triathlon of the season.

Here’s why:

1. Awesome Tri Club kick-off party last Friday.

2. Kick-Ass ride with my bud Christina. We’re road-tripping it up to no-man’s land Illinois, and she & her hubby both offered to carpool me & my bike there… and I didn’t even know it! We also complete successful rides. Success = no crashes.

Love the neon helmet!

3. New outfit for Galena – tri club kit. Don’t mind the chub.

4. ROAD TRIP!!! I enjoy getting away for the weekend to do races, so I’m looking forward not only to Galena, but my mini trips later this summer for Pleasant Prairie and RACINE!!!

5. Getting my own online poster! I got this from Tri Creative, a graphic design firm based in Couer D’Alene, Idaho.

Who’s racing this weekend? What are you looking forward to most about your event?

How to feel better every day

lauren — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:55:17 +0000

Today’s Take Time Tuesday is my sharing of an article I found in Real Simple Magazine that I want to share. Remember every little step in the right direction adds up!

Getting healthier is a marathon, not a sprint: It’s the result of hundreds of little decisions that we make over the long haul

And the list of 21 Tips

Smile – Especially if you don’t feel like it
Tune up your commute
Pledge your loyalty to Vitamin C…
…And to Retinoids, Too
Snack on Dark ChocolateTake It Lying Down
Use Some Magic Words
Get Some “Microexercise”
Get Some Perspective on Facebook
Try Nature’s Chill Pills
Take a Hike
Create an “Electronic Shutdown”
Ditch the Dust Ruffle
Go Sweet on Maple Syrup
Buy the Prettier Tissue Box
Eat Some Berries
Focus on the Negative (Just this Once)
Use Your Head When Eating
Watch out for “Waisted” Energy
Don’t Sweat It
Put Some Socks on at Bedtime

My favorite tips are #s 14, 15, 20. I want to work on #7 more. Which tips are the ones you like the most? Which one do you want to tackle?