As we drove east out-of-town one Friday afternoon, I was finally feeling relaxed. My husband and I were heading to Soldier Meadows Hot Springs for a weekend of quiet and to recharge our minds, bodies and spirits.
Month: April 2016
I Will Tri: 5-Tips On Approaching The Swim
In preparation for the Ironman, I have read different blogs and newsletters about the how to overcome each part of the race. My goal is to be well-informed and to practice good habits while training. I am doing this so that my Ironman experience is amazing and potentially help someone else along the way.
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Shell Creek Sunrise
The Schell Creek Mountain range on the southeastern side of Ely, Nevada may not be a nationally known hiking region, but I can tell you that its day will come. It is a breath-taking area that is gorgeously alive. On this particular trip, Erik and I hiked a mountain known as the Kolcheck Basin.
Breaking Your Own Boundaries
Despite the amount of planning, our lives inevitably take on the course God has planned for us. The same can be said for planning hikes.
We may be diligent when it comes to planning the particulars of a hike, but once we get out into the wilderness, there are too many elements that are out of our control. One specific hike, which included roadblocks, weird creatures and life realizations, immediately comes to mind.
I Will Tri: The Benefits of Magnesium
Throughout the process of heavy endurance training it’s important to remember practicing self-care. It’s easy to get lost in completing your weekly required training: swimming, biking, running, and strength training. It’s easy to forget about all the bodies needs.
Building Good Hiking Habits
In creating this blog I aim to educate as well as inspire. As I write about my trips into the mountains, I always find myself inspired by being out in the vast serenity.
After many years of trial and error, I have learned some simple tips that help me avoid being uncomfortable while trying to soak in the beauty of the outdoors.
Breaking the Repetitive Cycles
In addition to my hiking habit, I also enjoy running. Having ran one full marathon and more than a dozen half marathons, I am eager to keep pushing myself in competitive running. I often seek out new place to run my heart out.
Concentration is the Secret of Strength
During my early college years, I remember being very serious about mediating. I would do it every night before I went to bed. I remember this time with clarity and focus because I took the time to be quite, still and focused on the present.
I Will Tri: Finding My Pace
This being my first Half Ironman, it is crucial that I find the right pace so that I complete the 70.3 miles successfully. With that being said, I am researching and studying up on how to make this race my best race ever.
Hoover Wilderness Brings Self Awareness
For this specific adventure, we knew we needed a plan. Thankfully, my husband’s friend, Eric B., had taken the time to put together a great idea on how we were going to trek through the Hoover Wilderness.
Kellie C. Lee 