59 Parks

I have a few friends with the goal to visit all 50 states. I am not motivated to visit each of the 50 states but I love the idea of visiting as many of the 59 National Parks as possible.

I have only been to:
Utah:
Zion
Bryce
Canyonlands
Capitol Reef
Arches

Colorado:
Mesa Verde

Wyoming:
Yellowstone

Florida:
Everglades

I have a lot more traveling and exploring to do!!!

Inspired by Talayna Fortunato

talaynaf"I don't workout, I train. I don't diet, I fuel my body. I don't stay in my fat burning zone, I grind. I don't tone, I lift. I squat. I squat often and heavy. I squat until the vein in my forehead messes up pictures. I'm not training for pictures. I don't want to be a model, I want to be a role model. I make my training a priority. I miss happy hour. I train when I don't always feel like it. I skip training when it might affect my ability to keep training. I don't train because it's my life. I train because it makes me feel alive. I train for my own achievement, not for anyone's approval. Not to avoid weakness, but to exhibit strength, and give others the courage to do the same. Shoutout to all my women who train!"

KOKOPELLI SPRINT TRI

I was hoping to improve my time this TRI but I was slower on my swim, bike, and T2 but improved in other areas:
SAND HOLLOW SPRINT TRI
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
FINAL TIME 2:01:26.8
SWIM 0:23:30.8
T1 3:43
BIKE 59:07.7
T2 2:01.2
RUN  33:03.1

KOKOPELLI SPRINT TRI
SATURDAY, Sept. 12, 2015
FINAL TIME 2:06:00
SWIM 0:26:12.6
T1 2:39
BIKE 1:00:50.4
T2 3:29 (used to potty)
RUN  32:47.7

Cheers to another event and TRI goal accomplished. I've been sick all week and still have a horrIble cough. One thing that i loved this year being a part of the salt lake tri club is...seeing the logo on athletes and cheering each other on even though I don't know them well. The st. george club members were also great to me as a sltc member. I love being part of a club. jen and i are planning to be more involved in the next few months and DEFINITELY next year. 

no signed up events for the next few months. Planning to start a crossfit paleo challenge on Monday and want to continue to tri train but not following any specific plan. 

His Grace is Sufficient by Brad Wilcox

Need some MOTIVATION?

You want something? Go get it!
Don't be afraid to fail. You can't always win. But don't be afraid of making decisions.
You have to believe that something different can happen.
He who says he can and he can't are both usually right.
DO I WANT SUCCESS more than I want to sleep?
Deap down ask myself... WHO DO I WANT TO BE? What makes me happy?
Make a choice - DECIDE - What am I going to be? Who am I?
How hard can you get hit and keep moving forward?
Don't ever give up.
Sacrifice with I am for what I want to become. No excuses!
Skill is only developed by hour and hours beating on my craft.
Get a reward for the PAIN!
I WILL SHOW YOU HOW GREAT I AM!

All of this motivates me with my physical goals BUT in the end the truth is...the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the plan on Salvation gives me HOPE and FAITH to achieve all around health - EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, etc. I need to become my best self to attract, inspire, and help those around me. I will gain personal strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I love this talk from Elder Richard G. Scott: 

Visiting Teaching

I went on a walk today with a sister and friend I visit teach. I love the organization of the Relief Society. I may have never met or become friends with this amazing woman but thanks to visiting teaching I set aside time every month to get to know her better. I am becoming a better person because of her. Thank you Jana. I sure love our visits. I look forward getting to know you better & possibly learning some sweet dance moves. 

Daybreak Sprint TRI 2015

Official time: 1:59:45.5
Swim 25:39
T1 2:57
Bike 56:22
T2 1:58
Run 32:52

I volunteered at a triathlon last year and earned a free entry for the Daybreak TRI. Today I finished the Daybreak Sprint TRI (3rd time). It's always a success for me to complete an event and have the desire to do it again. After today, a half ironman is not going to happen anytime soon. I need to learn to swim better. I know I could complete the bike and run for a half ironman but swimming is not a skill I've mastered. I used every kind of stroke - crawl, back, side, and breast stroke.

At one point I was tangled with plants and had to kick them off. Was it plants or possibly a zombie?

The bike route was up Baccus Hwy.  and then down. I enjoyed the course. The run was around the lake and once my legs got moving normal I enjoyed the run section. 

The final time on the TRI board was 1:59:45 - My goal was to beat 2 hours...I did it...barely but I did it!

I don't love these pictures of me but pretty great this company provides them for free. Spandex isn't the best option to hide my curves.  

Crossfit WOD: Helen

Just starting Crossfit again. Today we did the Helen WOD:
3 sets of
400m run
21 kettle bell swings (20 lbs)
12 pull ups (assisted w/ mid bar)

Before the WOD we worked to hold the pistol for 2:30 on each leg. I could do it with a band. Kept falling back with the band.

Feeling good and focused. I am down 20 pounds since October. Want to keep losing fat weight and put on muscle and tone. I look forward to this journey.

Along with my physical changes I am focusing on going to the temple more often, reading my scriptures, and kneeling when praying at least once a day. I have noticed a change of confidence, optimism, and hope in my life.

8 Goals for Setting Healthy Habits

8 Goals for Setting Healthy Habits
1. Try not to where lounge clothes. Get dressed and start moving. you are more willing to binge when your in your relax clothes.
2. Tape a Hotter version of you on the fridge to motivate yourself to achieve that again.
3. Set goals, write them down then put them where you will see them every day.
4. write down what you eat or track on myfitnesspal. Being aware helps creat better habits.
5. Team up with a friend to workout or to stay accountable on your goals.
6. Down load some good tunes or find your fav station pandora.
7. Keep workouts fresh. You should change up work outs every 1 to 3 months.
8. Reward yourself. Keep rewards motivating enough that you keep going, so you have something to work towards. Try not to make it food.
a book,movie, clothes, music, jelwery, etc.

Sand Hollow Sprint TRI

Sand Hollow Sprint TRI
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Final time 2:01:26.8
Swim 0:23:30.8
T1 3:43
Bike 59:07.7
T2 2:01.2
Run  33:03.1

Moab, UT

Main Salmon River Trip