Bike, run, swim, eat sleep, repeat; yup that’s my life!

So the longest weekend of my training for Ironman Arizona is done and I have just 3 more weeks of training left!  I am both relieved and anxious!

Saturday – 100 mile bike ride with my dad.  We started at 10:00 a.m. in hopes of it warming up a bit but it was still in the 30s when we started which made my dad cranky.  Then he got 2 flats in a row which made him even crankier.  Then we hit our 1^st hill that at least warmed us up.  I kept having to stop at porta potties, I’ve never had to pee so much during a ride ever!  Then we got kind of lost and had to make up some extra miles on the bosque trail which can get a little boring after riding back and forth more than once.  Then there was the headwind on the way back which made me cranky, so with all that we were out there for a LOOOONG time.  I think we finally were done about 7 hours later!  We waddled our way to the local pasta buffet where they treated us to free lemonade and soda cause we looked so beaten and down trodden but really we were both happy to have gotten the ride in and survived.  I think we each consumed our own body weight in pasta!

Sunday – I was solo for an 18 mile run which I was dreading but it went surprisingly well.  I kept my hat pulled down and my head low so that I wouldn’t see the path ahead.  Every time I kept thinking ok my legs are going to start hurting any minute now, it didn’t happen and I just kept saying IMF “incessant forward motion” to myself.  My other mantra for the day was “that too shall pass” For example:

“I’m tired” – That too shall pass

“I’m dizzy” – That too shall pass

“I’m nauseous” – That too shall pass

“I have a cramp” – That too shall pass

“I have all these great blog ideas” – That too shall pass

“I’m cranky” – That too shall pass

“I think my left side is hurting” – That too shall pass

Until finally the 18 miles also passed! 3 hours and 15 minutes later with the uphill on the way out to make the way back a little bit easier.

Then I went home to eat a little lunch and wanted to give up but texted my friend that I knew wouldn’t let me and I was convinced to hit the pool to finish the weekend off with a 2100 yd steady swim.

I txted hubs as he was driving back into town to tell him the floors were covered with stinky clothes and the sink was full of dirty dishes and he better be ok with that.

Now the pre-race dreams have started.  A few of the usuals, running late for the race start so I take off naked.  A few new ones are making it into the rotation too, Lance and I (yes we’re on a first name basis) are crawling to the finish of the IM and he gets mad cause I call him Lancey and tries to crawl right over me, and another one being so dehydrated that they are trying to force chicken broth down my throat as I yell “I’m vegetarian give me water!” 

Do you have pre-race dreams?

Last week to enter the giveaway HERE!  

Winter has arrived, or has it? & Happy Friday!

I'm torn between being excited and being horrified......  I LOVE WINTER because I LOVE SKI SEASON, but we are supposed to have our first freeze tonight and it is going to be sooooooo COLD for my 100 mile bike ride tomorrow!  So I"m a little scared.  I haven't even winterized my swamp cooler or turned on the heater, I'm pretty sure I haven't turned the drip system off for the few plants I've managed to keep alive, and my dog hasn't even grown in her winter coat, I still haven't switched over my closet from summer clothes to winter clothes (yes I have to do this ever since my husband moved in with me and wouldn't let me keep my monopoly in the closet), I could keep going.  What if my fuel freezes while I'm on my ride?  Ok I'll quit being a big baby and just deal!  Now I have to say I am definitely ready for Ironman training to be over and ski training to being (weight lifting).  I don't mind running in the winter, actually I prefer it.  But swimming and biking during winter is a whole nother story for me!!  So come on Ironman let's do this so I can enjoy winter.

Who's watching the Ironman Special on NBC this weekend!?!???  I'm super sad I don't think we'll be done with our bike ride in time and I don't have a way to record it.... :-(

Happy Friday!


Yes, it's Friday so yes,it's simple humor...


Do you run through the winter, outdoors or indoors?  I love running in the snow!

Don't forget about my giveaway HERE!  Chances are good you'll win! 

Which one would you pick?

I was trying to help out and come up with new logos for the next t-shirt for one of my local club's programs and came up with four designs and one of these is the existing design.   Which of these do you like best, let's take an unofficial vote.  Another appropriate answer would also be NONE, please start over!  In my field of work I learn how to take "constructive" criticism so don't be afraid you'll offend me.

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What's your vote?

p.s. Don't forget to enter my giveaway HERE.  You're chances of winning are REALLY high!!!!!!

"I Workout" Monday Funday Super Fun Prize Pack Giveaway!!

This week is going to be my longest training week of my entire Ironman training program and I am a little nervous and excited!  Only 4 more weeks to go and then it's time no more excuses!  My dad has been keeping track of the daily countdown and he is as excited as I am, I think! Now before I completely lose my sanity or become grumpy by the end of this week I thought I'd share a little fun on this Monday!

Were there enough eye catching words in that title to get your attention, or just enough to piss you off?  Well I hope it was the first cause I do hope you enjoy this giveaway that has been a long time in the making!  I had promised hubs that I would help pay for my IM trip by garnering support through the sales of some shirts and to date he is the one that's done all the work selling a huge portion of the men's shirts to Marines that wanted to show their support!  So don't be surprised if you see a flash mob of Marines wearing this shirt!  :-)  Just kidding I already tried to convince them to do a dance video and he told me not to push my luck! 

So I was going to do a giveaway with just the shirt but I thought what the heck I'll throw a little bit of everything in.  So here's what you get if you win: 1 shirt your choice men's or women's, 1 pack of greeting cards which will contain 2 of each (bike, running shoes, flower), some stickers for you to rock on your car or whatever other creative places!

Be warned you will get stares and smiles when you wear this shirt but it's so much fun!  And if you win one it would be awesome if you submitted your own dance video wearing the shirt... or not... your choice.


Now what I ask of you in return to enter for a chance to win this awesome prize pack is to do to 2 simple things:

1. Like my page on FB https://www.facebook.com/CautiouslyAudacious 

2. Share my giveaway on FB just click the share button.

For bonus entries share this giveaway on any other site, twitter, your blog, etc. 1 bonus entry for each in addition to the 2 things above.

You can leave 1 comment here or on my FB letting me know you've done this.  

I will draw the lucky winner randomly on November 6, 2012.  (I like even numbers)

Thanks in advance!  http://cautiouslyaudacious.blogspot.com/p/shop-cautiously-audacious.html

Happy Monday!  Happy Training!

Personal Ad

You know those dating sites like FitnessSingles well do you ever wish they had a sight like that but to find active friends?  No? Just me?  Well as those of you who read my blog know I am married and not in need of a dating website but sometimes you need to hang out with someone other than your husband, admit it no matter how much you love each other it’s always good to have other people in your life.  I mean if not you’d never have anything to talk about because the other one is always there experiencing the same things right?  But I’m afraid my ad would get to specific because I’m that neurotic :-)  Is it possible that I’m pickier about my friends than I was about picking a soul mate?  JUST KIDDING!!!!  

So I thought what would it read like.

Searching for female friends between the ages of:  mature enough not to think that a night out dancing and slamming redbulls and vodkas is a good workout and any age above that

Enjoys hiking, running, cycling, swimming, skiing, extreme sports, likes to workout on the weekdays after work and on weekends in the morning

And sometimes I might need one of these

Lives with-in 15 minutes of me (in case an emergency run is needed or so we can exchange dog sitting duties when the other one is going to a race or ski trip)

Likes to talk about themselves just enough to let me catch my breath while running but not enough to where I get cold during the cool down cause we’ve been standing there so long.

Bonus: has an active significant other that can keep mine distracted while I train for stuff like the Ironman!

Too much?  Ok Ok I was just having some fun…  How do you meet friends that have the same interests as you?