When you feel like quitting...

I want to bring back Motivational Mondays....

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I've been slacking lately and thinking....

Can I really meet the goals I made for myself (HERE)?

Can I really finish a 70.3?

Can I really get to my goal weight?

I feel like giving up and quitting every time I struggle. Certain events in my life have made the struggle more difficult. I am happy to say that the stress has cleared, and I'm feeling more focused than I have in a while. The fact is, I wanted to quit at every goal I set for myself. Remembering why I train, why I race, why I try to eat right and loose weight, help keep me going. I want to be strong and healthy for a long lifetime! I want to have fun, and conquer things I never thought I would! I want to look back as a 90 year old lady and tell the story of when I completed a half ironman. I want to inspire others, and myself to be the best that I can be.

So, here's to not quitting!

Have you ever wanted to quit?

What kept you going?

Why do you do what you do?

Bia Sport

I know, I know... I am still slacking at blogging lately.

Before I get to a post about me, I want to spread some news & ask for help.

There is some amazingness going on in the world of GPS sports watches. Remember how I was drooling over The new Garmin 910? Now I'm lusting after Bia, which is amazing in comparison. No plugging in, faster satellite locating, lighter & smaller than Garmin, a safety alert to locate you in an emergency, ipod like easy use,  & water resistance to 100M depth.

Check out the size difference...

Garmin 310 vs Bia

Perfect for triathletes, Runners, Walkers (it even has special run/walk interval settings).

Where can you get one...

Well you can't yet.

And you might not EVER get to if Bia doesn't reach their $400,000 backer goal by July 13th!

This means we only have 5 days to spread the news!

PLEASE

Check out the product HERE

Then back it... (and tell your friends)

This means you pledge an amount of money in exchange for a shirt, a wristband, a watch, the gps, etc. The more you pledge, the more you get & the more likely Bia will meet their goal.

If they don't reach their goal by July 13th....

your credit card will not be charged, and there will be no Bia... ever.

So check it out HERE & Pledge!!

They're a Team Tough Chik favorite (we'll even have a team band)!

I've made my pledge, have you?

Sweat...

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Today, you can be sure I was sweating....

I worked all weekend, and did not get a single workout in. By the time I got home from work, It was 90+ degrees, humid, and gross out. Sunday I managed an hour relaxing by the pool, but no lap swimming in my mom's tiny above ground.

So today, I set out to get my Sunday long run in of 7 miles. I knew it would be hot, so I opted for Longmeadow, which is a little more shady than my neck of the woods. I packed up my new toy (review to come soon)....

I headed out. Sweat poured off of me. I seriously at times thought I should turn back, but knew I had to get the miles in. So I plugged along. I walked when my heart rate was out of control, and wiped sweat from my face that my tough chik visor couldn't handle. Back at the car, I checked my weather app (with the air conditioner on full blast), and it was 86, feels like 88, yuck!

I am disappointed that I joined Amanda @ Run to the Finish's month of July Ab challenge, but haven't gotten to it yet. Tomorrow for sure!

How are you handling the heat?

Ever try a Hydrapak?

Want to join me in the ab challenge?