Monthly Archives: August 2010

Unexpected Company

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Pam Brown

Wednesday should have been a weight lifting/swim day. But I awoke to the first sub 70-degree weather in I don’t know how long. I decided to go for a four-mile run jog on my favorite green way. I was about … Continue reading →

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Changes in Attitude

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Pam Brown

Tuesday was my first day back from a 10-day vacation. I checked my email from home on Monday night. I was met with 400 messages; many reminding me of projects to be completed, homework to be done in preparation for … Continue reading →

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Vacation’s Over

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Pam Brown

Hubs and I just returned from a vacation to the beach. For me, it was a vacation from The Beach. Since June my food plan has been for the most part South Beach-friendly. I usually eat six mini-meals per day … Continue reading →

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Mountain Lakes Triathlon: Check!

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Pam Brown

This morning I completed the Mountain Lakes Triathlon in Guntersville, AL. This was the first of four endurance events I’ll do over a 10 or 11 week period. It was hot and it was fun. You could say it was … Continue reading →

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I Spot It, I Got It!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Pam Brown

My last attempt at motivation was to say, “If I can do it, you can do it.” She shot me a look that suggested she didn’t believe me. Continue reading →

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For My Cycling Buddie

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Pam Brown

On Saturday I took my final long bike ride prior to this weekend’s triathlon. The bike is my weakest tri component. Last year I started cycling one month before my first (and so far only) tri. I rode a borrowed … Continue reading →

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I Grow My Own

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Pam Brown

I love to be outdoors and I love to garden. For years I grew veggies every summer. But in 2008 I had to let my little crops die in the scorching heat because I had knee surgery rightsmackdab in the … Continue reading →

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Sore Now, Soar Later

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Pam Brown

I have a history of exercise bulimia and I’m a cardio junkie. If it was worth doing it was worth over-doing and I’ve had my share of over-use injuries. In recent years I’ve been able to sanely and appropriately train … Continue reading →

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Humbled and Honored

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Pam Brown

Last night following a church service, hubs and I stopped by a restaurant for dinner. While waiting to be seated I saw an acquaintance of mine. She commented on my weight loss and wanted to know what I was doing. … Continue reading →

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