Today I am not listening to my Coach
I am choosing to be a hard headed athlete. Sometimes the mental benefit outweighs the physical rational self. And for that I say, I can always take tomorrow OFF. But Today, I listen to my soul.
The Truth; Sometimes it’s Ugly, and sometimes it Hurts
The Blog post that just wouldn't come. Sometimes it's writers block or something similar; usually, I have something to say, it's just sometimes: Do I want to say it? How do I want to say it? How will I find the words to properly express myself, make myself heard clearly
Tips to Help Prevent the 5 Pound Holiday Weight Gain
Zoefitness Challenge: Don't be part of the 5 pound Holiday Weight Gain: Make a commitment, a conscious choice, not to be. Make a plan and then, stick to the plan! Here are some simple steps to prevent the Holiday Weight Gain: Introduce yourself to the Buffet: 1st take a look around, see what is being served, and take the time to plan and choose healthier alternatives. Eat before the party. Don't find yourself next to the buffet table. Engage in good conversations, avoid conversations that keep you interested in the food that is being served, instead find
TMBRA Marathon Race #1 Palo Duro Canyon; I’ve Been Planning on Going, I didn’t Pre Register because of My Broken Foot:
Got all the training in; My foot started really hurting again on Wednesday. Still planning on going; this was my plan. Ride with Michael Winegar on Friday, decide if I was going to race then. Only because my foot has hurt so bad the last 3 days. I know everything happens for a reason, but it still doesn't mean I'm not totally pissed off, sulking, and having a tough time just letting go. I pick the kiddos up from school
Rides + Adventures =
Happy Fairy Princess. Generally about this time I am suffering from Pre Race Pneumonia. There is no pre race pneumonia, only a broken foot. It's amazing what I have been able to accomplish in the last couple of weeks. Not my favorite way to train, but It Works: Crash Training It works, especially if you already have a strong foundation of fitness. It doesn't always work for everybody, well, I guess it could. It can be painful, It can be boring. It generally is described as a lot of hours training, with a lot of days off. I rode 3 days per week: 9.5
Meet the Team: 2012 Classic/Zoefitness Highlights
2012 Team Classic/Zoefitness Athlete’s Highlights: Thomas Mullins Dallas, Texas Solo Male State Champion for 2012 Texas State Championship Adventure Race 2012 Hill Country Bicycle Works Marathon Mountain Bike State Championship Series: Men 30-39; 5th Place!! 6.16.2012 Gator Bait Adventure Race (TSCARS #3); Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX; 3rd Place: 01:39:50.84 6.2.2012 Rock Dallas Adventure Race (TSCARS #2)Northshore Trail, Lake Grapevine, TX: 1st Place Overall: 01:53:40.61 5.26.2012-5.27.2012 Spread Your Wings Adventure Race; Camp Eagle, Rock Springs, Texas: 12 hour 3 Person Co-Ed Seek and Destroy 2nd Place Overall, 1st Place in 3 person Co-Ed 11:24 5.12.2012 Tex’s Challenge Adventure Race (TSCARS #1)Camp Longhorn, Burnet,
Do You Want to Change the Way You Eat; The Way You Think About Food?
Watch these 4 movies in sequential order, I know some are on hulu.com and Netflix. And then, let's have a discussion. Fast Food Nation; Enjoy the clip. The book is great! Food Inc: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Forks Over Knives: