Triathlon-running

by Janet on March 2, 2010

I found my stride!~ I am a Happy Camper!  After a year of not running secondary to injuries, my trainer ran me this morning at 7.2 MPH. I could only sustain it for three minutes at a time, but it was “my stride!”  Not bad for a 4′11,”  62 year old woman…:)

I have a name for when  I hit my stride; “God is in His Holy Temple; all is right with the world.  That is just how it feels to me.

Have you found YOUR stride?  How does it feel to YOU?

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Triathlon

by Janet on March 1, 2010

It is March 1 and today I begin my triathlon training!!  It has been two years since I have competed due to some injuries.  I am VERY excited!!!

My running schedule is in place; we are  knee-deep in snow, so my biking will be indoors for awhile; swimming…I still have a wrist injury, but plan to give swimming a “try.”

Nutrition?  Of course!  I am working my way into Metabolic Efficiency (by Bob Seebohar)  If you have not read it; order it today!  (No, I do not own stock in or get “kick-backs” from Bob…I just LOVE his stuff!)

Journey with me as I train for and compete in I-don’t- know-which-yet-triathlon!

And…YOUR encouragement, PLEASE!

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I Love This Quote!

February 27, 2010

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up.
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you’d [...]

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Supplements in Sports Nutrition

February 15, 2010

Last week my collegue, Melissa, and I submitted a proposal to develop and teach a course in sports supplements.  The proposal was immediately accepted and it will be taught this Spring at Eastern Michigan University!  Melissa and I are VERY excited about it!  What would make us even MORE excited is if we knew what YOUR questions [...]

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I have been away

February 9, 2010

I have been away for a few weeks; not on vacation or even an amazing triathlon experience…  I have been away from my computer while I have healed from wrist surgery.
To make a long story short, this wrist injury was born about 25 years ago. The birthing process began with a car accident  (the story of junkyard Janet)->broken [...]

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Spice it up!

January 28, 2010

Down through the centuries, spices have been used for everything from medicinal purposes, to food preservatives, barter and trade.  I am fascinated by the history of spices and the benefits we are continuing to discover!!
What does this have to do with the athlete?  Great question!  I know the health benefits are amazing, and as I researched this, I came [...]

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Why Mom told you to eat your fruits and vegetables.

January 23, 2010

Great question, Nicole:  “what is the importance of eating fruits and veggies for the athlete?”
Remember sitting at the dinner table and Mom saying, “Now (insert your nickname here) eat all your vegetables; they are good for you.” Mom was right! And as the years have gone by, and research has progressed, we are learning more [...]

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Welcome to Nourishing Athletes!

January 16, 2010

Welcome to my first BLOG of Nourishing Athletes.  I have had information on this website for some number of years.  Now, it is my wish to connect with YOU!
Whether you are new to  swimming, biking,  and running, or  are a seasoned athlete, I hope that you will find this website to be your HOME.
Being a “later-in-life” [...]

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“The Breakfast of Champions”

January 8, 2010

A hearty nutrient dense training breakfast
Makes 1 hearty serving-about  1  1/2 cups
Ingredients
¼ cup dry quinoa (rinse well before [...]

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The importance of nutrition in your quest towards achieving your personal best….

December 1, 2009

Proper nutrition is an essential part of any training regime and since every body is different, every nutrition plan will be different.
The first step in developing an optimal nutrition plan is to carefully assess where you are right now, not only with regards to your diet, but also your training and even your level of [...]

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