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Where ya been?… and picking yourself up

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Where ya been?… and picking yourself up

My tendency to think I have worthy blog posts comes and goes. Lately, I admit to the "wane" slump.  However, I’ve been asked by many “What have you been up to and what are you racing this year?” so I figured it’s time for a quick catch up blog post. And also to let you know I, too, have to pick myself up from a metaphorical (and literal) fall.

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Being in each other’s shoes: Compassion, at a minimum.

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Being in each other’s shoes: Compassion, at a minimum.

Sometimes our lives become enriched by people we barely know or by people from different backgrounds than our own.  Our paths cross and if we are lucky, we are forever changed by that experience.   A weekend experience in October was one that changed me...

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Ironman Boulder and Ironman Anywhere

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Ironman Boulder and Ironman Anywhere

I am not one to “kick someone when they’re down”, so don’t get me wrong with the intent of this blog post.  But with what I saw (and have seen at several other long course triathlon races) and what I see on social media posts, nutrition and hydration problems continue to be a sore spot for many triathletes.

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Metabolic Efficiency: Friend and Certainly Not Foe

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Metabolic Efficiency: Friend and Certainly Not Foe

Nutrition is a very touchy and emotional topic for many people, particularly athletes. Metabolic Efficiency Training and its nutrition strategies are commonly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Get more of the lowdown here, ya'll.

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Leadville 100 trail run report

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Leadville 100 trail run report

Leadville is a special place and the 100-mile foot race experience is life-changing for many.  I, too, have been changed forevah, baby, by this incredible adventure. Yet, it is something I have had troubles verbalizing or putting into written words. But, here's a stab at it.

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Nutrition Trials for Leadville 100 Run: The Balls

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Nutrition Trials for Leadville 100 Run: The Balls

I'm less than 5 weeks out from the Leadville 100, which will be my first attempt at a 100 mile event... on foot. Since it's getting close to crunch time, I thought I should write a bit more about some experiences.  I'm a bit shy to share these things publicly, but ...

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Amy’s story: From Weight Watchers to Metabolic Efficiency Training

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Amy’s story: From Weight Watchers to Metabolic Efficiency Training

I have encountered many men and women who had either no success or very short-lived success with the WW program over the years, but this post is NOT to dismiss the potential benefits of WW. It is merely to tell a story about Amy and how she found "another way" for success.

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“Dina’s knowledge, thoroughness, passion, and compassion were instrumental not only in helping me uncover where my daily/pre/post-workout nutrition was lacking, but also in coming up with ways that were specific to me and my lifestyle to help me prioritize and plan my day to fuel properly and feel my best whether on or off the trails/mountains.”
— Rebecca B, ultra endurance athlete
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