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f You Lack Optimism, It's Game Over – Gary Vee Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. I've mentioned my struggle with my bike speed before. This week I had a breakthrough. On one of my weekday rides, although the overall speed wasn't at 14 mph, a five mile segment was at an average of 14.3! Now to just get the entire ride to meet the goal. Then Saturday and my long ride came. 45 miles. I split it into two segments so I could attend the local dairy breakfast with my family. I rode to my mom's house, which just happens to be 22.5 miles from mine, went to breakfast, and then rode back. The weather had changed overnight and gone from nice warms 70-80 temps to low 50's and felt much colder. Plus, I had a headwind the entire ride, yes both ways, although it wasn't quite as bad riding back as it was riding to my mom's. When I got to my mom's I was so cold. By the time we got to the dairy breakfast, I was still shaking. In fact I was shaking so much I couldn't hold my plate still as I went through the breakfast line. I drank lots of coffee during breakfast, but even that didn't do a great deal to warm me up. Thanks for joining me this week. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

You don't need anyone's permission to follow your dreams – author unknown Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. I had to rearrange my training schedule this week. I actually thought I would have to miss some workouts due to meetings which involved travel and just didn't allow me enough time for the workouts. Thursday I knew I had an all day meeting in Milwaukee, which meant leaving the house at 5AM and not getting back until 7. Yes, I could have gotten that 48 minute bike in between 7 and 8, but I knew after all that driving and the all day meeting I would not have the energy. Wed I had a meeting in Madison after work. I did my swim workout in the morning and got in just over a mile of the 4.5 miles scheduled prior to my 7AM conference call. I was actually pleased to get that mile in since I didn't think I would have a chance to do any of the run portion. Then, my evening meeting was canceled so I was able to do both Thursday's bike and 3 miles of the run. For Memorial Day, a group of us went to the local lake to do an open water swim. First time swimming in a wetsuit. The swim was great and the water wasn't all that cold. During one of my workouts this week I listed to the Fat Black Podcast and he had Charlie Jabaley on the show. What a great story, especially for a back of the packer like me. Charlie did the New Zealand Ironman in March finishing just ahead of the final cutoff. https://player.fm/series/trispecifics-the-fat-black-podcast/fb-262-charlie-jabaley With the change in the weather, I finally had to take the fleece sheets off the bed and replace them with summer sheets. I bought some sheets off Amazon and I was very nervous about it as I am very particular about my bed. When I opened the sheets I was very excited that the fitted sheet had sewn in elastic to help the sheet stay on the corners. Then, the top sheet was extra long – I was able to really tuck it in at the bottom and the top sheet still went all the way to the head of the bed. Exciting for me because I hate when the sheet pulls out and my feet are uncovered. Thanks for joining me this week. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

"Success in the sport is, above all else, about enduring suffering." Chris McCormick, two time Iron Man World Champion Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. The heat is back and my speed seems to have come with it. Wed I had to do 4.5 miles in 86 degree heat. I had an amazing run and averaged 13:36 minutes which is amazing for me! Saturday I had a choice between heading to Winona and riding with my tri team on the Triona course or riding in Westby's bike ride for their community celebration. While riding with a group is important for me and improving my speed, I choose to sleep in until 7 and then got up and watched the Royal wedding for an hour or so and then headed out and just did a ride on my own. My bike speed isn't at the 14 mph average I need for the race this summer, but I am improving and hope to make that goal. I am more comfortable riding and maintaining the higher speeds on the flats, but if there is a hill, my speed drops way down. At least I know where my focus needs to be. I also added strength training back into my workouts. I have to strengthen those core muscles! When I had been doing strength training before I was injured, I had really noticed the improvement in my arms and am hopeful I get that back. I love strong arms! Thanks for joining me this week. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. - Peace Pilgrim Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. Rain! Ugh, I was so happy this past week when I was able to get outside and train in warm weather! Then, the rains came in and it got colder again. Friday I was supposed to run 6 miles and Saturday bike 25 miles. I don't necessarily mind running in the rain – or biking, although the bike doesn't necessarily like it, but this was a fairly hard rain that didn't want to let up. When I got home Friday night, there was a break in the rain. However, I didn't get home until just before six. I tried to get my husband to "talk me out of going for my run and sitting on the couch with him". He didn't bite, so I said I was only going to do three miles and asked him if he could have supper ready for me when I got back. I headed out and got about a mile and a half in and realized I would have gotten into the run and completed the entire six miles, but since I had asked my hubby for supper I did my three miles and headed in. Next time I try to talk myself out of one of my workouts you can bet I'm going to remember that! Saturday morning was still a bit on the chilly side, but the rain stopped. I headed out right away in the morning knowing it was just a break and that the rains were going to return. Got my 25 miles in, but boy were my shoulders sore the rest of the week. I thought it was related to my shoulder injury from a few weeks ago, but on Sunday I realized it was just sore muscles and had my husband rub them out. Boy did I feel better after that! Thanks for joining me this week. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

"Someone once told me not to bite off more than I can chew, I told them I'd rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity!!!" - Author Unknown Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast. Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. This past weekend I ran the Grandad Half Marathon. This was my first big race five years ago. The timing of the race fell into the 70.3 Triathlon training I have been working on and now I am 12 weeks out from Chisago 70.3, my goal race for the year. I believe strongly in having an A, B, and C goal for each race. My C goal is always to finish. My B goal for this race was to run the entire thing, no walking this time around. My A goal was to finish in under 3 hours. I know 3 hours is a long half marathon, but I am not fast, my goal is to get out there, be active and challenge myself. At the half way point of the race, I was at 1 hour 35 minutes, so was not looking promising for meeting my A goal. I decided to challenge myself and see if I could push my boundaries. Miles 7-10 went well and I had cut some time off the 5 minutes plus (because of the .1 mile), but not enough to be confident in breaking that 3 hour mark. I pushed even harder. About mile 11 ½ I almost gave up. I just didn't see how I could have a negative split – a split is how long it takes for a portion of a race, usually divided into miles or, in this case the first half of the race and the second half of the race. I spent a half mile arguing with myself in my head trying to kick the negative thoughts to the curb – not just about speed but to keep running - remember B goal was no walking. Once I saw mile twelve, I decided I was going to push through and really work on that last mile to make my time. I was worried because the mile markers hadn't matched up with my running watch, but I was pretty certain the time had to be right, but the bluff had probably blocked some of the mileage from the beginning of the race. For the last quarter mile, as I passed people I tried to encourage them to in case they didn't realize where they were in timing and let them know they were very close to a sub 3. I almost cried when I was just over a tenth of a mile out as I was beginning to think I wouldn't break the 3 hour mark after trying so hard. As I came into the last 50 yards, I realized it was going to happen and I crossed the line at 2:57:38. My average speed the first half was 14:22 per mile and my second half was 12:41 per mile. I had originally planned to do a tri training plan I had found twice back to back, but after finishing the first 16 weeks didn't feel the plan was really right for me. I found some other plans and in reading them, none felt quite right. I choose the one I felt was the most right and aligned best with my schedule. I am now two days into this new plan and I am loving it! So, Saturday I did 13.1 miles, Sunday was a rest day, Monday I swam 800 meters in the morning and ran 4 miles in the afternoon, and today I biked for 40 minutes with some speed work. Even with sore muscles from the half marathon, my training the last two days has felt great and gives me lots of positive energy moving into the next 12 weeks. Thanks for joining me this week. Be sure to check our show notes for links to inspiration items and … don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on social media! on most platforms @ sherylmrobinson or Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

"You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try." — Kathy Seligman TriDot assessments and my score 5 miler missing book pages paring down the podcast listening list Pizza crust versus Pie crust Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A 'you can do it' when things are tough. Richard M. DeVos Tri Dot training plans https://www.tridot.com/ Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists http://amzn.to/2zYkW47 Book: Let It Fly by Pat Flynn http://amzn.to/2hK2ty4 Azul's website http://coachazul.com/ Azul's podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-write-learn-about-writing-from-authors/id1303212874?mt=2 Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Travel with an open mind. It's the only way you'll discover something new and exciting. Donna Karan Tri Dot training https://www.tridot.com/ Another Mother Runner Training https://trainlikeamother.club/ Bali with Craft Tours http://www.crafttours.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey Triathlon team and Facebook Burning Man and bicycles https://www.bicycling.com/news/burning-man-abandoned-bikes-hurricane-victims Another Mother Runner episode 281 with Alysia Montaño www.alysiamontano.com/ https://anothermotherrunner.com/2017/10/13/281-conversation-pregnant-pro-runner-alysia-montano/ Molsa and donuts http://www.swnews4u.com/archives/6857/ Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

You need to prioritize. If you can't get to everything or do everything, that's okay. Julie Chen Girl Scout Convention in Columbus Goodale Park and Victorian Village Stacie Simpson of the Silver and Gold podcast Chelsea Clinton Barbara Bush Pierce Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff Kathy Rodriquez Caly Bevier: cancer survivor and now a performer who has been on America's Got Talent Brooke Yoakam: Gift Pocket app Alyssa Mastromonaco's book 'Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?" http://amzn.to/2g7LeJE Sheila Walsh, "The Shelter of God's Promises" http://amzn.to/2ybQC4x https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminin Oktoberfest in Lacrosse chocolate soda with chocolate ice cream Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

"God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability." Neal Maxwell Heart Rate Training update https://trainlikeamother.club/ NY Times: teens looking to get into performing arts colleges. Cote de Pablo, Ziva from NCIS https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/01/education/edlife/new-world-school-arts-advice-students.html Broken Vessel Ministry: Dick and Donna Wells http://brokenvesselfromprisontopurpose.net http://brokenvesselministries.net/index.html Root Beer floats Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. Willie Nelson Heart Rate Training; Foam Rolling https://trainlikeamother.club/ Clive Cussler and Justin Scott The Cutthroat http://amzn.to/2wuKaGK Pat Moten Marshall http://synerchangechicago.com/us.html Mexican Sea Food Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Another Mother Runner heart rate training https://trainlikeamother.club/ The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon http://amzn.to/2gWw9Hk Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi http://amzn.to/2ePCd3I Podcast Episode from Cliff Ravenscraft: http://podcastanswerman.com/513/ Phil's website: http://maninthepew.com/home/ Starbucks Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

"It's better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than at the top of the one you don't." Stephen Kellogg Running Cows and corn http://iamyourrabbit.com/ Sheri and Nancy's website - http://story.co/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-fifty-with-sheri-and-nancy/id1271868787?mt=2 Mark Mason https://www.latenightim.com/day-job-secrets-lnim141/ It's this idea that instead of letting yourself be influenced by the weather around you, if it's a gloomy day you feel gloomy, or if your circumstances are gloomy, if things around you or people around you are bringing you down, why let yourself be affected by that, why not go ahead and bring your own weather, bring your own sunshine. We all know that we feel better on a sunny day. That's how I try to roll, in everything that I do I'm going to enjoy it or I'm simply not going to do it. I just choose to make everything as happy as I possibly can. cholesterol whole wheat pasta with spinach sautéed in olive oil Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. A. A. Milne Volunteering at Canoe and Du, two races – one was a triathlon with canoeing instead of swimming and the other was a duathlon – running and biking. Lazy Day American Fire by Monica Hesse http://amzn.to/2wjJosU Chalene Johnson: kitchen makeovers and organizing your closet http://www.chalenejohnson.com/podcasts/skinny-kitchen-makeover/ http://www.chalenejohnson.com/chaleneshow/smart-closet-makeover/ http://www.chalenejohnson.com/healthy-living/smart-closet-makeover-part-2/ Biscuits and gravy Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Steve Jobs Highway signs for solar eclipse Next Level Workshop with Cliff Ravenscraft http://podcastanswerman.com/nextlevelworkshop/ 2 Chairs by Bob Beaudine http://amzn.to/2g2ReTB Thai food Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. Edwin Powell Hubble #HaleysMaze Miss America Organization John Grisham's Camino Island http://amzn.to/2vCXF3B Smart Passive Income podcast, episode 258 - Chris Bailey The Productivity Project Here's a link to Chris's book. http://amzn.to/2hWPFaj Here's a link to the SPI podcast. https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/the-productivity-project-with-chris-bailey/ Instant Mocha! Heat two cups of milk in the microwave for 2 ½ minutes, add a tablespoon of Chocolate Why Protein powder, and half a tablespoon of instant coffee. Protein powder http://amzn.to/2uDRK0L Frother http://amzn.to/2wKt9F2 Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.- John Lubbock RAGBRAI rest week Triathlon group Winter 5k races Heart Rate training Will It Fly by Pat Flynn http://amzn.to/2wrxz3C Stever Robbins – The Get It Done Guy Episode 466 http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/project-management/make-a-plan-for-motivation Ice Cream and Sherbet Find us on social media! Facebook fb.me/sensorystrides Twitter @sensorystrides We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose. Brian Tracy RAGBRAI Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson http://amzn.to/2tm9Q2D Adventures in Imperfect Living podcast from Greg and Jennifer Willits http://gregandjennifer.com/ Catholic in a Small Town podcast from Mac and Katherine Barron https://catholicinasmalltown.wordpress.com/ Herr's Horseradish and Cheddar Chips We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. Mario Andretti Triathlon training - If you have any suggestions, please share your thoughts on twitter @sensorystrides or email [email protected]. Becca Long: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715385-nfl-first-female-player-becca-longo-kicker?curator=SportsREDEF "What Should I Read Next?" by Anne Bogel http://modernmrsdarcy.com/what-should-i-read-next/ Donna Fletcher http://iamyourrabbit.com/ Bok Choy Salad We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

When the wind blows and the warm sun strikes our cold bodies, do we actually feel it, or do we reason it into being? How many of us are actually alive? Actually living? Look around. (Ian Factor) Corn growing, Using a Garmin Atlantic article regarding celebrating the Fourth of July https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2017/06/q-of-the-week-how-would-you-celebrate-independence-day/532362/ Run Selfie Repeat by Kelly Roberts http://www.runselfierepeat.com/run-selfie-repeat-podcast/ We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

The senses are a kind of reason. Taste, touch and smell, hearing and seeing, are not merely a means to sensation, enjoyable or otherwise, but they are also a means to knowledge – and are, indeed, your only actual means to knowledge. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferriss http://amzn.to/2ug41Iq Another Mother Runner http://anothermotherrunner.com/another-mother-runner-podcast/ We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Jasper Johns Quote: When Something is new to us, we treat it as an experience. We feel that our senses are awake and clear. We are alive. Biking update; Crossfit Box Thank You For Being Late by Thomas Friedman http://amzn.to/2tFXbu0 The Bible Study Podcast by Chris Christensen http://thebiblestudypodcast.com/ We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Quote from Barbara Shar Bike ride on the Rail to Trails Book reference: The One Minute To Do List by Michael Linenberg https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983364788/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=growandshare-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0983364788&linkId=46ce65bdb2c405141ab5572d6f0f995c Podcast: Katie Couric episode 30 with Sheila Nevins http://www.couricpodcast.com/ We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.