February 2010

Since I cut yesterday’s run short, I thought I’d try to make up the missed miles today – that was, until I read the swim workout Ryan had written for me: I read this and trembled in fear:   Distance:  1,500 meters Warm up: 400 meters at 50% effort Interval Set 1: 50 meters at [...]

If you’re having difficulties viewing my most recent blog posts, check out the February archives.  I’ve contacted my web host about the issue – so sorry!   I have been a diligent worker bee today!  I’ve got a good outline of my article done.  It’s a nice change to work from my mom’s office instead [...]

When I was a senior in college, I presented a thesis on the communist methods of censorship in Eastern Europe.  I remember my professor drilling into my head, “Presentation is everything! Presentation is everything!”  Of course, preparation counts, too, but if you get on stage and blow it (this was a thesis competition), you’re done. [...]

Gonna make this snappy – we’re watching LOST and my mom doesn’t have a DVR!  Let’s see if I can blog in one commercial break.   Dinner was a grilled cheese sandwich with sprouts, green beans, and veggie soup. And dinner was 1/2 this chocolate bar that the neighborhood kids talked my mom into buying [...]

I had quite the lovely day! It all started with a VERY quick workout at the gym.  I didn’t have enough time to do everything I had planned, so I cut out some strength moves per the Intro to Iron Pumping Challenge and ran 2.0 speedwork miles instead of 4.0 miles.  Something is better than [...]

This post includes two sections – one section by my Dad on how to buy a new bike, and one section by me on how to buy a used bike.  My dad and I have been bike riding together since I was a little kid!   This post discusses how to buy a road bike [...]

Alright – I’m over the snow.  It’s beautiful from my window, but otherwise it’s wet, cold, and annoying.    The dogs don’t like it either! I’m trying not to think too much about the fact that we’re moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in four months! Ahh!   Breakfast was a little special: But not because [...]

If the blog is giving you difficulties (i.e. you can’t see any of my current posts), try this link: http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02   Boy oh boy – do I have a delicious recipe to share! The star of dinner was Pineapple Casserole.  Although it’s not the healthiest dish, it would be a great meal to bring to [...]

Here we go! Today was my first official day of triathlon training.  I ran the Disney Marathon three weeks ago and am ready for a new challenge.   You might be surprised to here today is my official “start” for tri training because I literally began swimming and biking 4 days after the marathon.  But, [...]

Good morning!  (Obviously, I’m not in Florida! I’m in Tennessee for the week working/visiting my mom.)   I woke up hoping the snow would be melted, but not yet!  :) A wonderful breakfast to warm me up: My oatmeal contained:   1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup rice milk 1 sliced banana Toppings:  [...]