Sorry guys I've been really bad on keepin in check here.... Vacation, work, being sick are my excuse
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. But I'm back on track!!!!
Maria- good to see that you're workouts are going well. Nutrition advise- you can't go wrong w/ REAL food. That is fruits, veggies, lean meats, nuts, fish, whole-grain wheats. Anything that you get out of a box or prepackaged I usually skip. My typical day is oatmeal w/ cup of berries, tsp of pb and maybe a yogurt, nuts for a snack, lunch is a big salad, apple for a snack, dinner is lean meat 3oz, veggies, and a grain like rice or pasta. I did see a sports nutritionist when I started my ironman program though. Keep up the great work
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A year in review 2010:
1. Passed NCLEX and got my nursing license.
2. Started my dream job @ the Cleveland Clinic in the medical ICU March 1st.
3. Completed my 6th marathon-Flying Pig.
4. Trained and completed my 2nd triathalon and first IRONMAN!!! Was able to meet wonderful new friends through BT.
5. Got a boat.
6. Went to St. Maarten and St. Thomas in the same year
(thank you new job
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7. Confirmed that I can really do anything I set my mind to.
8. Probably the best year of my life so far!!!!
9. Getting excited for the Vegas marathon in less than a month
What a great year it has been. I'm so thankful that I've had the opportunity my experiences w/ my BT friends. If 2011 is half as great as this year I'll be happy
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. Still trying to figure out my race schedule but looks like TTT, spring mary, fall mary, and something in between!