tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66592054667265165812024-03-13T23:00:58.802-06:00Lizzard TalesDansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-46019631393807713032015-05-03T22:00:00.000-06:002015-05-03T23:06:53.865-06:002015 Ironman St. George 70.3 I don't write race reports too often anymore, and if I don't write it immediately, it's not going to happen. So here is my race report for the 2015 St. George Ironman 70.3.<br>
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<b><u>Training</u></b><div><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2LRiNNShbiM/VUb50Hr-FEI/AAAAAAAADPw/fvyQvc2qsIY/s640/blogger-image--1913385588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2LRiNNShbiM/VUb50Hr-FEI/AAAAAAAADPw/fvyQvc2qsIY/s640/blogger-image--1913385588.jpg"></a></div></div><br></u></b>
I feel llike I trained for this race. I always wish I trained more, but for the most part I trained well. I was lucky to have a great group of girls to train with. Amanda, Amber, Nicole and Michelle and I trained together often. Mondays and Fridays were our hard training days. We got in lots of bricks. We rode the whole course. We've been swiming in the lake since March. The Southern Utah Tri Club and Salt Lake Tri Club held a training camp 3 weeks out from the race. I felt strong and felt that after that intense weekend of training, my training was on. It also helped that I ran a marathon at the end of February. My endurance was up, my speed was pretty good, and everything on paper felt good with 5-7 hours a week of training. I'm not willing to sacrifice my family life for much more. <br>
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<b><u>Race Morning</u></b></div><div><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d-i9IlP0wbQ/VUb6GjTfpZI/AAAAAAAADRA/u2ERxmmQDP4/s640/blogger-image--559073802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d-i9IlP0wbQ/VUb6GjTfpZI/AAAAAAAADRA/u2ERxmmQDP4/s640/blogger-image--559073802.jpg"></a></div><br></div></u></b></div><div>Race morning went well. I got to transition on time (except they tried kicking us out 15 minutes early). T1 was easy to set up since I brought everything the night before. I just had to pull it out my bag, set it up, make sure my nutrition was set and get the wetsuit and go.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIIJVcXS0LU/VUb6BEmOLVI/AAAAAAAADQo/D-neO04wjYs/s640/blogger-image--2052102680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIIJVcXS0LU/VUb6BEmOLVI/AAAAAAAADQo/D-neO04wjYs/s640/blogger-image--2052102680.jpg"></a></div><br>
I taped Hammer Anti Fatigue and Endurolytes to my top tube. I froze one bottle of purple Gatorade and one bottle of water. I ate Quaker Oat Squares for Breakfast and a squeezable apple sauce right before the swim. I forgot to grab my anti-fatigue and endurolyte from T1, but luckily amber had extra anti-fatigue.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VWjLRCtBv38/VUb54HWCG7I/AAAAAAAADQA/Eom5EqhRRDE/s640/blogger-image-2072552528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VWjLRCtBv38/VUb54HWCG7I/AAAAAAAADQA/Eom5EqhRRDE/s640/blogger-image-2072552528.jpg"></a></div>Here we are as the volunteers are hollering for us to get out of transition 15 minutes early. </div><div><br>
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We took lots of pictures and just hung out since we were the last wave of women to go and didn't go until 7:51. The pros took off at 6:55 so we had alot of time. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtD2EzOJlec/VUb6IaPtVpI/AAAAAAAADRI/GGyFBpcrFw0/s640/blogger-image-735848450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtD2EzOJlec/VUb6IaPtVpI/AAAAAAAADRI/GGyFBpcrFw0/s640/blogger-image-735848450.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Tom is the nicest husband in the world and drove us to T1 and hung out and made sure we were good. I love that guy!! <br>
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The main thing I fretted about was that my period started friday morning. But I just dealt with it and hoped for the best. Darn womanhood!<br>
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<b><u>Swim - 1.2 miles - 41:45 - 2:09/100m</u></b></div><div><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DyuHJpZqG3U/VUb52nM51KI/AAAAAAAADP4/xWfzG5Nnxgc/s640/blogger-image--1561469067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DyuHJpZqG3U/VUb52nM51KI/AAAAAAAADP4/xWfzG5Nnxgc/s640/blogger-image--1561469067.jpg"></a></div></div><br></u></b>
I was satisfied with my swim. I was hoping for closer to 40 minutes and even dreamt of a sub 40 swim. The start buoys were much closer this year. I was able to get in the water, dunk my head and get water in my wetsuit. I swam out the start buoys with fellow tri club member Trudy. We had done one open water swim together and were evenly matched so I was hoping to work together. We went to the outside of the left buoy to avoid the crowds.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LtbdGg_KgQw/VUb5_cTxAmI/AAAAAAAADQg/8JCLX7eq_XM/s640/blogger-image--12543402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LtbdGg_KgQw/VUb5_cTxAmI/AAAAAAAADQg/8JCLX7eq_XM/s640/blogger-image--12543402.jpg"></a></div></div><br>
The gun went off and off we went. I was not able to keep track of Trudy and pretty much just swam on my own. I tried to draft a bit, but never did find someone to just pull me in. I was comfortable and in a rhythm the whole time. I just swam and felt great.<br>
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I don't like the long straight stretch on the backside of the swim. It is neverending orange buoys. The 3 following waves of men didn't bother me too much. If they swam over me, I just made sure to hit or kick them back just as hard.<br>
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I did have to stop once to catch a glimpse of a buoy. My goggles had fogged a bit and the sun was bright. I couldn't quite see it and didn't trust just following the swimmers. I stoppped until I saw it and then carried on. I just tried to remind myself to rotate, reach, and keep my elbows high. I'm not a great swimmer, so anytime I finish in the middle of the pack, I'm happy.<br>
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I ended up finishing the swim in 53rd in age group and 304th women. Just about the middle. And my Garmin read 1.28 miles. My time was was 45 seconds faster than last year but 1.5 minutes slower than 2013.<br>
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<b><u>T1 - 3:50</u></b><br>
Compared to last year's 5:10, (2013 was 3:13) I was ectstatic. There is a run up out of the lake to wetsuit strippers. I selected a strong looking one. He worked on my left arm with my watch as I took off my right arm. We got them off and I sat down, and he just pulled off the wetsuit. I grabbed my stuff and ran the long way into transition and found my bike.<br>
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I dried my feet, put on socks and shoes, helmet and sunglasses, stuffed 2 monster cookies in my mouth and grabbed my bike off the rack. I think I had a crappy position in transition. I had a long way to run with my bike to the mount line, but just hustled through.<br>
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I just have to focus in transition. It's so easy to lose a lot of time just dilly dallying.<br>
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<b><u>Bike -56 miles - 2:53:49 - 19.33 mph</u></b></div><div><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xedeSL0X3dM/VUb6LrxpTRI/AAAAAAAADRY/HOsyadQbW3w/s640/blogger-image-753821818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xedeSL0X3dM/VUb6LrxpTRI/AAAAAAAADRY/HOsyadQbW3w/s640/blogger-image-753821818.jpg"></a></div></div></div><br></u></b>
I like the bike. I feel I'm fairly strong on the bike. I'm a decent climber. I don't have a tri bike so I knew I'd lose a little to those with them on flats and descents. But the advanatge of being a middle of the pack swimmers in the final wave of women, means there are alot of women ahead of me to pass. So that's what I worked on. Just nice and steady on the bike and try to save some legs for the run<br>
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The bike starts off with a little climb and then a decent climb called nemesis. I tried to pass lots and not be passed. I think in the end, only 1 woman passed me and she was on a relay and qualified for Kona, so I'm ok with that. I was back and forth with 2 other women, but in the end, I think I stayed ahead of them.<br>
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Loved riding through my hometown. Saw my family and lots of friends. Love my town!!<br>
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The bike is just a lot of up and down. I just muscled up the climbs and tried to speed down the descents and aero through the flats.<br>
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I took extra water at mile 10, mile 25 and a gatorade at the base of snow canyon. I swigged and threw the bottles. I tried to remember to take an anti-fatigue and endurolyte about every 10-15 miles. I ate 2 honey stinger gels and ended up only getting one clif shot blok before I dropped them. I also took 3 ibuprofen when my left glute started hurting. I tried to drink from my bottles often, but just a sip at a time.<br>
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The hardest part of the ride comes at mile 40 - Snow Canyon. 4 miles of steep climbing on tired legs. And to make things harder, the course was changed (not for the better in my opinion). They added a trail section up snow canyon for about 1.5 miles, decending for 3/4 mile, making a u-turn and climbing all the way to the top. The trail was very congested which made it hard to pass and sketchy. I almost crashed/caused a number or crashes Oops! The descent was equally congested. Once the climb began, it thinned out.<br>
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The climb is always tough, the climb on tired legs is tougher! But I just did my best to muscle up. My average to this point in the ride was right around 20.4 mph, the 5-mile section that included the trail and all but the last mile of the climb took me 22 minutes or 13.5 mph. Ouch! and that didn't even include the final and steepest mile of the canyon. The next 5 mile section that included the last mile of climbing and 4 miles of descent, I averaged 15.8.<br>
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Luckily the last 10 miles of the ride are downhill. Hallelujah!! I averaged over 19 for the last 13 (which included 2 miles of climbing). My fastest 5 miles split came at mile 50-55 and I had an average of 29.4 mph. And I got to see my family 1 mile from T2. I sure love them!! I was ready to be off the bike but didn't really want to think about running 13.1 miles next. ugh!!<br>
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My goal for the bike was 2:50, but I'm satisfied. I moved up from 53rd to 15th in my age group and from 304th women to 118th. I'll take it. My time was 3 minutes faster than last year, but 1 minute slower than 2013. Garmin read 55.94 miles.<br>
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<b><u>T2 - 1:41</u></b><br>
I'm happy with this. It could still be faster. I unbuckled my shoes on the bike, and was able to slip my feet out of them at the dismount line. I hustled in (again a less than ideal transition rack) to the 4th from last rack. Threw my bike on the rack and dumped my bag. I slipped on my shoes with Yankz, grabbed my nutrition and stuffed it in my back pocket,and grabbed a tampon from my bike bag. BOO!!<br>
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I hustled out of transition and straight to the porta potty to take care of woman business. I opened the door on a man and went to another porta potty. I'm pretty sure the porta potties were officially part of the run not T1 but who knows.<br>
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Compared to 2014 and 2015, 1 minute faster but that may be just because the porta potties were after the timing mat.<br>
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<b><u>Run - 13.1 miles - 1:55:46 - 8:50/miles</u></b></div><div><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PfZMxgznIco/VUb5xAid8YI/AAAAAAAADPo/K5DStMPxWBA/s640/blogger-image--663151620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PfZMxgznIco/VUb5xAid8YI/AAAAAAAADPo/K5DStMPxWBA/s640/blogger-image--663151620.jpg"></a></div><br></u></b>
So with my swim being one of the last waves and it forcasted to be a hot day, I knew the run was going to be HOT! and it was. The run starts with 3 miles of uphill, 2 of gradual and 1 of very steep. My strategy was to just get through these 3 running and then work on speeding up, up on top and then laying the hammer down for the final 3 of downhill. Strategies don't always work out though.<br><br>
I was able to run the first three miles minus the quick second I had to stop to tighten the Yankz. I did walk through many of the aid stations, but didn't walk any of the run otherwise. I saw my family again at mile 1. Love them! I grabbed coke and dumped ice in the bra and drank water at mile 1. I just mucscled through those first 3 miles and did pass quite a few. I was tempted to walk the 3rd mile up the hill but when I saw that I was passing the walkers, I decided to muscle through it even though I was moving at a snail's pace.<br>
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The aid stations were approximately every mile except when they didn't have one between mile 4 and mile 6.5. That was a hot stretch. I pretty much drank coke and red bull at every aid station and maybe a sip of water as well. I dumped water on the head often and ice in the bra. I also ate 1 honey stinger gel and took 2 or 3 anti-fatigue and endurolytes. I probably could have had a few more calories or maybe I should have eaten more on the bike.<br>
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My plan was muscle through the first 3, try to run the next 7 at around 8:15 average and fly down the last 3 at sub 8. My goal time was 1:50. I was doing alright, but just not quite hitting those paces. I was giving it all I had and never bonked, but just didn't quite have the speed.<br>
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Splits were:<br>
1 - 9:22 (included bathroom)<br>
2 - 8:47<br>
3 - 10:21 (killer hill)<br>
4 - 8:49<br>
5 - 7:48<br>
6 - 8:02<br>
7 - 9:16<br>
8 - 8:53<br>
9 - 10:10 (another hill - the opposite side of mile 5)<br>
10 - 9:22<br>
11 - 8:24<br>
12 - 7:54<br>
13 - 7:46<br>
.1 - 6:12<br><br>
I think only 2 maybe 3 girls passed me on the run. 1 girl was a girl I had ridden with at the SUTC/SLTC training camp, Keshia Sawyer. She was younger than me so I knew she had a 3 minute headstart on me. We were back and forth a bit between mile 3.5 and 6.5, but after the turn around she passed me for good. My goal was to keep her within 3 minutes me. There is an out and back at mile 7ish. I saw she wasn't too far ahead of me. In the end I did end up ahead of her for the whole race by 20 seconds. I'm glad I had a rabbit to chase. I need motivation like that.<br>
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It was nice to have alot of Southern Utah love out on the course. Booyah's to all the fellow SUTC racers and lots of love from the crowds and volunteers. We do have an absolute amazing community!<br>
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So I basically struggled through the rollers of mile 7-10. It was hot and my glute was definitely hurting. I gave it all I had but didn't quite have enough. I was able to pick up the pace on the last 3 like I wanted, but it just wasn't enough to hit my goal of 1:50 (or 5:30 overall). But I'm satisfied. I was 5 minutes slower than last year but the course was a little short last year. Garmin said 13.10 miles on the dot this year. <br>
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<b><u>Total Time - 5:36:51</u></b><br>
Good enough for 11th in age group, 92nd woman and 527th overall. I'll take it. I trained hard, raced hard, and left it all out there. I most definitely could not have done it without the support of my amazing hubby Tom and the kids. I also could not have doen it without my training partners. I love those girls so much!<div><br></div><div><b>Post Race</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCYdKa-yh40/VUb56bWTjqI/AAAAAAAADQI/O6cq3DXPdYg/s640/blogger-image-554292097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lCYdKa-yh40/VUb56bWTjqI/AAAAAAAADQI/O6cq3DXPdYg/s640/blogger-image-554292097.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Amber farmer and I post race</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyfoRRqaLU8/VUb6JwAuWRI/AAAAAAAADRQ/DWRQ1nlBTQc/s640/blogger-image-259552947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyfoRRqaLU8/VUb6JwAuWRI/AAAAAAAADRQ/DWRQ1nlBTQc/s640/blogger-image-259552947.jpg"></a></div>Amanda Jocelyn and I post race </div><div><br></div><div>After the race I enjoyed hanging out and talking to my peeps. My friend Ashley Paulsen took 2nd overall amateur and was crazy fast. And to think I was friends with her before she was quite so fast. She's always been a fast runner, but her bike is equally amazing now!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1XbEIhWHxI/VUb6Egd3FtI/AAAAAAAADQ4/TQQsRXB-xHo/s640/blogger-image-837352872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1XbEIhWHxI/VUb6Egd3FtI/AAAAAAAADQ4/TQQsRXB-xHo/s640/blogger-image-837352872.jpg"></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We watched the pros receive their awards and even got a photo op with the female champion Heather Wurtele. She's so down to earth and fast. I rubbed shoulders with her too back in 2011 when she lived here part time to train. I still remember the bbq we had and invited her and Trevor to and they came and were so awesome. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b>Post post race</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Super sore and super exhausted in Sunday. I don't think I've ever been this sore after a 70.3. And I broke out in a cold sore, so I definitely know I gave it all I had. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What I Wore</b></div><div>I wore my Sugoi SUTC tri kit. Loved wearing the local gear but I did chafe a little under the arms. </div><div><br></div><div>2XU V2 wetsuit. I love this wetsuit. Fits well and it's got to have a positive effect on my swimming because I can't swim nearly as fast in a pool. </div><div><br></div><div>Aquasphere Kayenne goggles. Little fogging issue, but I did forget to spit in them. Super comfy on the eyes. </div></div><div><br></div><div>I rode my Focus Izalco. It's my trusty steed. I use clip on aero bars. </div><div><br></div><div>I rode in Sidi T2s. Nice but they did rub my left ankle a little bit. But once I pulled my sock up they were fine. </div><div><br></div><div>I ran in Mizuno Sayonaras. Love them. They are my favorite race shoe right now. </div><div><br></div><div>I used Yankz. </div><div><br></div><div>I loved my Fits merino wool socks. Super comfy and even felt good with wet feet from dumping so much water. </div><div><br></div><div>So there you go - more than you'd ever want to know about my St. George Ironman 70.3 experience. </div><div><br></div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-45766971688626135852014-09-19T15:01:00.001-06:002014-09-19T15:04:55.415-06:00Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OzQsdL-6aVM/VByZv4fXzsI/AAAAAAAADJk/BDx6x0EBEQE/s640/blogger-image--1804373431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OzQsdL-6aVM/VByZv4fXzsI/AAAAAAAADJk/BDx6x0EBEQE/s640/blogger-image--1804373431.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Every once in a while, I make something I love enough to blog immediately. Which is a big deal considering how little I blog, or cook for that matter, lately. <div><br></div><div>I needed a salad to take to the church camp out tonight and wanted something a little unique, not potato or green, and obviously delicious. I browsed Pinterest for pasta salad ideas and narrowed it down to a chicken Caesar pasta salad or a buffalo chicken pasta salad. Hubby voted buffalo chicken so I started here (<a href="http://jessfuel.com/2012/08/14/buffalo-chicken-pasta-salad/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://jessfuel.com/2012/08/14/buffalo-chicken-pasta-salad/</a>) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and as always took lots of liberties and made it my own. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The dear hubby hates celery, so right off the bat I decided to omit the classic buffalo chicken veggie and I happened to replace it with green pepper because I had 4 giant ones sitting in my veggie drawer. Then I decided it needed more veggies and more color so I added more veggies based on what I had - tomatoes, olives, green onion, and of course the classic carrot. I also think it would be good with cucumber or basically any vegetable you like or have. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-37QuC7fCUko/VByZNOuELbI/AAAAAAAADJM/AI52lIfpULg/s640/blogger-image-547127796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-37QuC7fCUko/VByZNOuELbI/AAAAAAAADJM/AI52lIfpULg/s640/blogger-image-547127796.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-enedvG6phCQ/VByZJLeeApI/AAAAAAAADI8/eWRwC9feQho/s640/blogger-image--1245446516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-enedvG6phCQ/VByZJLeeApI/AAAAAAAADI8/eWRwC9feQho/s640/blogger-image--1245446516.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I wanted the chicken to have more of a buffalo flavor so I soaked it in the buffalo sauce before putting it on the salad. I also used my home canned chicken because it's simple and handy. Leftover rotisserie, breaded or simply cooked chicken breast would be equally delicious. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I also used ranch instead ofblue cheese dressing because I always have it on hand and decided lots of blue cheese crumbles would have a better effect. If I had blue cheese dressing I would just</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> as well have used it. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wlkTxlP0aGo/VByZLPQFE4I/AAAAAAAADJE/sU1a4KprTfY/s640/blogger-image-1990308897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wlkTxlP0aGo/VByZLPQFE4I/AAAAAAAADJE/sU1a4KprTfY/s640/blogger-image-1990308897.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I opted for frank's red hot wing buffalo sauce. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-za9mn-98ThA/VByZt4A2CpI/AAAAAAAADJc/MKuc_yyFehw/s640/blogger-image-2009368568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-za9mn-98ThA/VByZt4A2CpI/AAAAAAAADJc/MKuc_yyFehw/s640/blogger-image-2009368568.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I had a jar of the classic franks red hot but wanted a true buffalo flavor. I don't actually know the difference and couldn't tell much when I tasted them side by side. The heat level can be controlled with the amount of buffalo sauce. I made mine on the medium side- too spicy for most of my kids and not spicy enough for Tom and I. Frank's also has a hot buffalo sauce. That might be the choice for spicy lovers without too much vinegar flavor. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8PcMsBYmGaw/VByZPI22t_I/AAAAAAAADJU/cQsmCULMJCI/s640/blogger-image-661327154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8PcMsBYmGaw/VByZPI22t_I/AAAAAAAADJU/cQsmCULMJCI/s640/blogger-image-661327154.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm super happy with how the salad turned out. Maybe it's because I'm super hungry right now. And the true test will be how it fares at the camp out tonight. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div><b>Buffalo chicken pasta salad </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>One box of pasta, cooked al dente</div><div>3/4-1 cup each -green onions, olives (1 can, halved), carrots, green pepper, tomatoes, blue cheese</div><div>2 cups of cooked chicken soaked in buffalo sauce (canned, breaded, breasts)</div><div>One Cup ranch or blue cheese dressing</div><div>1/4 plus cup buffalo sauce to taste</div><div>More blue cheese to top</div><div><br></div><div>Cook and cool the pasta. Prepare veggies and cheese crumbles and set aside. Mix chicken with buffalo sauce to taste. Start small and add more. Mix dressing with an additional 1/4 c or so buffalo sauce. Combine pasta with veggies, cheese and chicken. Mix in dressing. Top with more cheese. Serve nice and cold. </div><div><br></div></span></div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-71298036159548101882014-05-05T10:55:00.000-06:002014-05-05T10:55:06.116-06:00Ironman 70.3 St. George 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven't written a race report in a long time, but decided I wanted a record of Saturday's race even though it wasn't a PR or even an extraordinarily strong race that I was prepared for.<br />
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The day before the race, Tom was able to take most of the day off. We enjoyed a tri club breakfast, picking up our packets and enjoying the expo with Millie. Great way to get ourselves psyched up for the race.<br />
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The morning of the race didn't quite run as smoothly. We thought we had worked out everything perfectly (sitter, ride to the start, and everything). We left in what we thought was plenty of time to get to the start without having to go all the way into St. George for the shuttle, but we failed to realize the traffic getting into Sand Hollow. In year's past, we've taken the back road in and had no problems, we all forgot this year and hit a major backup. It took us over a half hour to get to the entrance to the park which is still almost a half mile from transition. Karrie, Tom and I booked it as fast as our legs would go up the hill to transition. Tom and I barely made it into transition before it closed. Karrie did not make it and had to jump the fence and she was in the first wave of swimmers. I think she barely made it. We made it in plenty of time since our waves were 30 minutes after the first, but I didn't have time to go pee, forgot to take my salt pills and anti fatigue pills, and forgot to grab a bite to eat.<br />
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<b><u>Swim, 1.2 miles, 42:12</u></b><br />
The swim waves are 3 minutes apart. After the gun went off for the previous wave, I had 3 minutes to swim the 100-200 yards out to the start line. I didn't make it, and found out after, many people didn't make it. I figure that added at least 1 minute to my time. The water felt great and not cold. I was able to get in a groove quickly and never panicked. I was only mildly annoyed when I hit the first corner at the same time that the fast swimmers from the next wave did and was kicked and jostled a bit. Still didn't panic, just got annoyed. The swim was a 3 parts of a rectangle. After the first turn was a really long stretch that never seemed to end. Every time I got to a buoy I prayed it was a red buoy indicating the final turn, but they kept being orange. My lower back started aching really bad about half way. I just kept going and did finally resort to less kicking after the last turn for a bit of relief (which is hard to do for me because most my momentum comes from my kick not my stroke). I was satisfied with my swim considering how little I swam this winter (maybe 10 times all winter with 2 times in the pool swimming 1.2 miles and 3 times in the lake swimming 1/2 mile - 1 mile). I was 2 minutes slower than last year and finished 304 out of 588 women.<br />
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<b><u>T1, 5:10</u></b><br />
I suck at transitions. I took my time making sure I had food since I didn't eat before the swim. Ate a waffle, put food in my pocket and bag (I should have had the food already in my bag, but was too rushed before the race to remember), and grabbed a drink. Stuffed everything in my gear bag and took off. I definitely need to improve on my transitions.<br />
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<b><u>Bike, 56 miles, 2:55:26</u></b><br />
I was 3 minutes slower than last year, but considering my lack of training again, I am completely satisfied. I hadn't ridden more than 40 miles since November. I did feel confident on Snow Canyon since both times I ridden it this spring, I did it twice in a row. The ride was a tad harder than last year with a little extra hill right out of the gate. Not sure if it really made a difference, but mentally it did to me. It was fun to see <a href="http://santiagophotography.us/">Alex</a> and Cherie out on the course photographing. He's pretty amazing. I felt good up nemesis. 3 men passed me, but I passed 2 of them back before the top and no women passed me on the climb. Obviously, many men passed me on the bike as a whole, but only 1 woman passed me the entire ride. My goal was to not let Tom catch me until Snow Canyon at mile 40 (last year I held him off until mile 2 of the run, but I had a 6 minute head start and this year just had 3 minutes). He caught me on Snow Canyon Parkway a few miles before the climb. I was mad, but happy he was having a good day. I knew his swim had greatly improved. I kept him in my sights until the climb. Snow Canyon is always harder on race day than I expect. Tired legs, a little bit of dehydration, and the heat were all factors this year. I did good job at taking salt pills and anti-fatigue, but only drank probably 24-30 oz total on the whole ride. Oops! I ate the waffle at the start of the ride and one honey stinger gel. I probably should have consumed double the calories and fluid that I did. I just muscled through the climb and got through it thanks to the <a href="http://www.booyahfoundation.org/">Booyah! Foundation</a>. The Booyah! Foundation is a non-profit started in honor of fellow triathlete Braydon Nielson who was tragically killed less than a year ago while on a training ride. His attitude and smile were infectious and he always made every race better. He wasn't the fastest out there (in fact he didn't quite make the bike cut off in 2013) but he was definitely the most excited and determined one out there. He will be forever missed but never forgotten. The Booyah! Foundation made posters of Braydon with some of his inspirational quotes to help everyone up the climb. And they did. Seeing his smile and hearing his words encouraging me up the climb, did the trick. It may have reduced me to tears, but helped me muscle through the pain. My hamstring started hurting pretty bad on the ride and I was worried how it would feel on the run. Luckily, the back pain from the swim didn't bother me. I'm sure the 2 are related. At the end of the ride, I moved up to 139th women.<br />
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<b><u>T2, 3:29</u></b><br />
I had forgotten to pee in the lake and wasn't going to stop on the bike and I'm not quite hardcore enough to do it on the bike, so I really had to go now. I will attribute some of my slowness to the potty stop out of transition. I also forgot to grab my anti fatigue pills, but luckily had the 2 I forgot to take in the morning in my pocket. I at half a waffle on the way out. I'm glad I put my <a href="http://www.yankz.com/">Yankz</a>! in my shoes.<br />
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<b><u>Run, 13.1 miles, 1:50:18</u></b><br />
I knew the run was going to be hard. It was over 90 degrees, the course is super hilly and it just sucks. My goal was to keep it under 2 hours. I would need to maintain a 9 minute pace. So I knew I would have to sub 9 on the flats, way under 9 on the downs and just get through the climbs. The first 3 miles are uphill. A gradual climb for 2 followed by a steep climb for 1. I was tired, but was sub 9 for the first mile, right at 9 for the second and over 10 for the 3rd. but I was still on track. I didn't walk any climbs, but did walk all the aid stations. I got coke and perform and water at most and dumped ice down the bra. Took an anti-fatigue at the beginning and halfway. Took salt maybe 4 times thoughout. I knew once I got to mile 3, the hardest part was over.<br />
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There were still rollers throughout, but the big climb was done and the last 3 miles are downhill. The coolest part about the race was Booyah attitude. The Souhern Utah Tri Club was well represented and anytime we passed one another, we yelled Booyah! to eachother. It was so awesome and made an impact on the other runners. I had a guy tell me that was the coolest thing that we all encouraged each other the whole race. I don't even know half the tri club, but If I saw a jersey, I yelled. I was able to maintain about a 9 minute pace through out. I was a little faster on flats and downs and right around 9 on most climbs or a little over on big climbs. Once I hit the top of the last climb, I knew I had 3 miles of downhill and I just needed to give it all I had. I averaged 7:30 over the last 3 miles. I was happy and felt pretty good. Hamstring was hurting but holding out. Angel, Treasa, Shannon and other random people yelling my name really helped.<br />
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Running down the homestretch was awesome. I just gunned it and yelled Booyah! a million times to get the crowd going. Plus T was there and mom and sister. I ended up 110th women by the end of the day and 17 in my division. My run split was 2 minutes faster, but the course was a little short so I was probably about the same.<br />
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The finish line was great and seeing all my peeps was great. Everyone did amazing and I am so happy to be part of such an amazing community.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heather did the 70.3 after being diagnosed with strep and a sinus infection on Thursday and still killed it. Super proud of this girl.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amber is amazing as always. Hurt her back a few months ago so couldn't do the whole thing as planned, but found a relay and killed the run and looked dang hot!</td></tr>
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And of course, I couldn't imagine doing this with anyone else other than the most amazing man in the world. He is my rock and I love him to bits! I love training with him and having his encouragement and I love the he is amazing! He PR'd on this course by 8 minutes. He improved his swim by 3 minutes, his run by 5 for a finish time of 5:12:06<br />
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I was less than 2 minutes slower than last year and considering everything I am completely satisfied. As always, next year I will train more ;) 5 extra pounds didn't help. Nor did slight dehydration and being under-trained.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next up Zermatt Ultra and a 3:18 at the St. George Marathon. Dedicated training starts NOW!</span></div>
Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-64167595031234860872013-09-01T19:48:00.001-06:002013-09-01T19:48:22.650-06:00Pear Crisp for the "Clean" Eater<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pVu2TzL7g4/UiPuV5HwzAI/AAAAAAAADAk/Ufyg6W0FJc0/s640/blogger-image-322358270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pVu2TzL7g4/UiPuV5HwzAI/AAAAAAAADAk/Ufyg6W0FJc0/s640/blogger-image-322358270.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>I've been making a real effort to eat a lot cleaner. I am trying to cut most processed food in general. I'm trying to eat almost no white flour. And I'm doing my best to cut out processed sugar. It's all hard, but we take baby steps as a family. </div><div><br></div><div>I am making a real effort to just not buy the junky processed food at the store. Very few boxes, frozen dinners, and canned food make it in the house these days. We've switched to Annie's organic Mac and cheese. I skip the frozen dinner aisle at Costco. I make my own spaghetti sauce. I only buy bread with basic ingredients (luckily Costco carries a great whole wheat bread without all the junk for only $3 a loaf). And I actually try to make my own bread more often than buying it. Daisy sour cream (truly just cultured cream) instead of western family with its unpronounceable ingredient list. Plain yogurt that we sweeten at home with fruit and honey. It costs a little more but I know it's the best choice for my family. </div><div><br></div><div>And I'm far from perfect. I still splurge on Lin Lin potstickers, the occasional frozen pizza for the kids, and I have a hard time giving up cold cereal (I do only buy cereal where the first ingredient is whole grain and not corn). I know I have a long way to go, but like I said baby steps. </div><div><br></div><div>Eating whole grains is fairly easy for us. The kids do get excited if they get to eat a sandwich on white bread. And I do love white flour tortillas. And if I'm making Kalua pig and panipopo, you better believe I'm making those rolls with all white flour. But for the most part, whole grains are the easy part for us. </div><div><br></div><div>Sugar on the other hand, not so easy. I'm kind of torn on this subject. If I'm making a delicious dessert and splurging, why not just use good old a fashioned processed white sugar? I bought the organic raw sugar and tried it, but really it's still sugar, its still processed and it still has zero nutritional value so why waste my money? We've omitted fake maple syrup from our diet. I use honey to sweeten many things. So in general we eat less sugar, but I'm still not all on the no sugar train. </div><div><br></div><div>But I'm still looking for ways to cut back but still be able to satisfy my many many sweet teeth I have. So tonight I had a fridge full of ripe pears that needed using, and I thought I would try a naturally sweetened pear crisp with all clean ingredients. And I think the result turned out fabulously. </div><div><br></div><div>The pears were so naturally sweet and juicy, the crisp was exactly what a good crisp is supposed to be - crispy, lightly sweet and a perfect compliment to the hot, juicy pears. I think this recipe is a definite keeper. But I'd love to hear what you think. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K--1jfC43RA/UiPuZKoAcBI/AAAAAAAADAs/8S06WV9NqbE/s640/blogger-image--977223805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K--1jfC43RA/UiPuZKoAcBI/AAAAAAAADAs/8S06WV9NqbE/s640/blogger-image--977223805.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Pear Crisp the Clean Way</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Filling:</div><div>6 c peeled ripe sliced pears (home canned would also work as long as they were canned in juice or super super light syrup. I make mine with a 10% sugar solution and I figure that would be ok, but fresh is obviously better).</div><div><br></div><div>2 T lemon juice</div><div>2 T apple juice concentrate (basically sugar, but I figure its better than just putting in table sugar)</div><div><br></div><div>Topping:</div><div>1 1/2 c old fashioned rolled oats</div><div>3/4 c whole wheat flour</div><div>1 cube cold butter, cut in cubes</div><div>1/4-1/2 c honey</div><div>1 t cinnamon </div><div>1/2 c unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut</div><div>1/2 c pecans </div><div><br></div><div>Combine filling ingredients in a bowl and pour into a 2 qt baking dish. </div><div><br></div><div>For topping combine oats, flour, cinnamon and butter in food processor or mix with pastry cutter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add in honey and combine until clumpy but not too sticky. Mix in pecans and coconut if desired. Mixture should be moist but not like a batter. This is where you need to watch the honey. Drop over filling to cover but don't press down. </div><div><br></div><div>Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes. Pears should be bubbly and crisp should be brown and crispy. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-39806502630610461472013-07-09T09:53:00.001-06:002013-07-09T10:09:16.050-06:00Lime Basil Chicken Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had an abundance of fresh basil growing in my garden and was in the mood for a fast, fresh meal. The Lime Basil Chicken Salad hit the spot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ut9eqhGGib4/UdwyAKvvVmI/AAAAAAAAC-0/04IGZnhvqqQ/s640/blogger-image-1354335592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ut9eqhGGib4/UdwyAKvvVmI/AAAAAAAAC-0/04IGZnhvqqQ/s640/blogger-image-1354335592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found the recipe for the chicken on Pinterest and was deciding how to serve it. When I looked in my fridge and noticed all the garden fresh produce, I knew a salad would compliment it perfectly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jul-D-mRXvs/UdwyB2WlOKI/AAAAAAAAC-8/8C6mTH9UJcM/s640/blogger-image-931969983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jul-D-mRXvs/UdwyB2WlOKI/AAAAAAAAC-8/8C6mTH9UJcM/s640/blogger-image-931969983.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I marinated the chicken for a few hours, grilled it, sliced it, mixed it with the basil dressing And put on top a bed of fresh greens, cucumber and tomato (avocado would have been splendid addition). I topped the whole thing with a roasted tomatillo ranch dressing (which in itself was divine).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p id="zlrecipe-ingredients" class="h-4 strong" style="margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: bold; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Lime Basil Chicken Salad</span></p><ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list" style="margin: 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2.4em; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; "><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 Limes (juice and zest) Divided</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 T Olive Oil</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 T Dijon Mustard</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 T Worcestershire Sauce</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 T Soy Sauce</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4 Cloves Garlic Minced, Divided</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 T Chopped Basil</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Salt and Pepper to taste</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 24px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 lbs Chicken Breasts</span></li></ul><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Instructions</b></span></div><ul style="margin: 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2.4em; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; "><li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-11" class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="list-style: none inside; 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border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper in a gallon ziplock. </span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a gallon sized baggie.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Mix marinade and chicken, squeeze out all air and seal. Let marinate 1-8 hours. </span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preheat grill.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 165.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Remove from grill and let meat rest.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, basil.</span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over to<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">p.</span></span></li><li id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="list-style: decimal inside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">Serve atop a fresh bed of greens and other garden veggies for the world's greatest summer salad. </span></span></li></ol></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Roasted Tomatillo Ranch</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 parts Daisy sour cream, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 parts buttermilk,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 part mayonnaise, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tablespoons of my homemade ranch mix ( parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 roasted tomatillos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Combine everything in a small food chopper and blend until smooth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The chicken was simply awesome-moist and flavorful. The fresh salad was crunchy and great. And the creamy dressing just put it all together. I will definitely be making this again and again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-73G78gEVM/UdwyDmwYmOI/AAAAAAAAC_E/KzM88380odE/s640/blogger-image-1560985567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-73G78gEVM/UdwyDmwYmOI/AAAAAAAAC_E/KzM88380odE/s640/blogger-image-1560985567.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Original recipe for the chicken can be found at <span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://goodenessgracious.com/2012/01/basil-lime-chicken.html</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-45229817992466353132013-06-14T19:33:00.001-06:002013-06-14T19:33:32.262-06:00Crispy Pinto Bean TacosIt's been a long time since I've blogged and even longer since I've posted a recipe. Other modes of social media are so much easier, but tonight's dinner is worth the effort. <div><br></div><div>I pinned a similar recipe and adapted to fit my needs. It was a hit with the family. Simple to make, easy to adapt and utterly delicious. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Js_H4LsVNMg/UbvEYyYEhPI/AAAAAAAAC-E/mUCZFibz-X0/s640/blogger-image--420731233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Js_H4LsVNMg/UbvEYyYEhPI/AAAAAAAAC-E/mUCZFibz-X0/s640/blogger-image--420731233.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Crispy Pinto Bean Tacos</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>2 cans pinto beans (or black beans)</div><div>2 t ground cumin</div><div>1 t smoked paprika</div><div>1/2 onion, finely chopped</div><div>2 T chopped cilantro</div><div>Grated cheese of choice</div><div>1 dozen corn tortillas (costco's uncooked tortillas are awesome)</div><div>Lettuce, avocado, salsa, sour cream and limes</div><div><br></div><div>Combine beans, spices, onion and cilantro. Smash beans a bit but leave many beans whole. Cook tortillas on dry skillet if using uncooked tortillas. Heat cast iron skillet with 2 T oil. Place cooked tortilla on pan, flip. Fill with a scoop of bean mixture and a bit of cheese. Fold in half and flatten with spatula. Cook on each side for a couple minutes until tortilla is crispy and golden. Depending on size of pan, cook 2-4 tacos at a time. </div><div><br></div><div>Serve with lettuce, avocado, salsa, sour cream and fresh lime. This recipe is a definite keeper. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ur9mCpgQyt0/UbvEanokm2I/AAAAAAAAC-M/Z9hSosTC1KQ/s640/blogger-image-780876184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ur9mCpgQyt0/UbvEanokm2I/AAAAAAAAC-M/Z9hSosTC1KQ/s640/blogger-image-780876184.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Original recipe can be found at <span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2012/04/04/cornerstone-cooking-crunchy-black-bean-tacos/</span></div><div><b><br></b></div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-91700175332501125882012-05-01T10:11:00.003-06:002012-05-01T10:11:22.632-06:00Spring HeadbandsI'm offering a Spring special on my no-slip headbands. 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<br />Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-49492196484516061702012-02-25T16:51:00.000-07:002012-02-25T16:51:54.123-07:00My Budding Inventor/Musician<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XliCbf0vJuk/T0lzXQy4mkI/AAAAAAAACls/-O32yBhtYTg/s1600/02+23+12+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XliCbf0vJuk/T0lzXQy4mkI/AAAAAAAACls/-O32yBhtYTg/s400/02+23+12+004.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />
Porter is really starting to grow up. He loves to build/invent things. He becoming quite obsessed with Legos and Star Wars. I questioned Tom if it was normal for a 9-year-old to pretend he is character from Star Wars 80% of the time. Tom assured me it was since he did the same thing. I guess he turned out ok.<br />
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Porter is also becoming quite the musician. He continues to play the violin (he is in his 4th year and really starting to excel). He also took up the piano this year. In this he really shines. He has such a musical ear and is great and figuring out tunes he recognizes. His piano teacher is a perfect fit for him. Porter recently wanted to learn to play "Praise to the Man" from the hymn book. He has perfected the right hand and can play the left hand pretty well independently. But he just couldn't seem to get them together because of their rhythm differences. So his teacher adapted a new version that is beautiful. The melody on the right hand is the same, but he did some fun stuff on the left that I can't play nearly as well as Porter. I love that he has such a passion for things.<br />
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</tbody></table>He continues to excel at school when he remembers to turn things in and stays on task. Baseball and soccer are his next endeavors.Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-50242608728767285462012-01-18T14:43:00.000-07:002012-01-18T14:43:29.477-07:00Jamesy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ciedYhP5tNw/Txc71CVgLPI/AAAAAAAACkM/Nb-lnrEyOYE/s1600/DSC_0256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ciedYhP5tNw/Txc71CVgLPI/AAAAAAAACkM/Nb-lnrEyOYE/s400/DSC_0256.JPG" width="265" /></a></div>This is my Jamesy before I chopped off his beautiful red hair. Tom was kind of upset when he found out i cut it all off because he wished he could grow long hair like James.<br />
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James is my little firecracker. He chatters non-stop, never ceases to amaze me with his intelligence, and give me a run for my money. I look forward to school next year, but at the same time, wonder what I'll do without him around to entertain me.<br />
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He is all boy- Lightning McQueen, Batman, Captain America, Legos, cars and trucks, Wii and riding his bike are his favorite things in life.<br />
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He is one of MY favorite things in life.Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-43409518747817015992011-12-21T12:39:00.001-07:002011-12-21T12:43:09.545-07:00Miss Millie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKgnkPwxIEU/TvI1kECWvuI/AAAAAAAACjw/hbSHQfym3vk/s1600/DSC_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKgnkPwxIEU/TvI1kECWvuI/AAAAAAAACjw/hbSHQfym3vk/s400/DSC_0191.JPG" width="265" /></a></div>This is what happens when you leave an 18-month old in her high chair unbuckled with a mug of hot chocolate on the counter to go upstairs for a minute. I sure do love Miss Millie.<br />
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The cookies are super cute, tasty and the kids loved them. The original recipe can be found <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/stained_glass_cookies/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16R_ZrQtI/AAAAAAAACPc/Ojc0_hk4P9s/s1600/DSC_0332.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16R_ZrQtI/AAAAAAAACPc/Ojc0_hk4P9s/s400/DSC_0332.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475667171447882450" border="0" /></a><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;">Stained Glass Cookies Recipe</h2> <div id="recipe-ingredients"> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <ul><li>1/2 cup (1 stick) butter</li><li>1/2 cup sugar</li><li>1/4 cup brown sugar</li><li>1 tablespoon molasses</li><li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>1 egg</li><li>2 cups flour</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li>3/4 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>30-40 hard candies (such as Life Savers), preferably in several flavors/colors</li></ul> </div> <h3>Method</h3> <p><b>1</b> Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat.</p> <p><b>2</b> In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated. Add egg and mix until light and smooth, about 1 minute on medium speed. </p> <p><b>3</b> Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Use electric mixer to blend just until flour is incorporated. Divide dough in half and flatten into two disks. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour and up to 2 days.</p> <b>4</b> Remove any wrappers on candies and separate them by color into plastic bags. Using a mallet to crush candies.<br /><br /><b>5</b> Place one disk between two large sheets of waxed paper and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut dough into desired shapes. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Using a smaller cookie cutter or a knife, cut shapes into centers of cookies, reserving these center bits to add into extra dough.<br /><b><br />6</b> Use a spoon to sprinkle the crushed candy into the hollowed-out centers of the cookies, filling to the edges. Try to keep the candy within the centers. Any candy specks that fall on the cookie will color the cookie. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16Ssf3eoI/AAAAAAAACPs/n5QpF4kZ-Y8/s1600/DSC_0341.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16Ssf3eoI/AAAAAAAACPs/n5QpF4kZ-Y8/s400/DSC_0341.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475667183553444482" border="0" /></a> <p><b>7</b> If cookies will be hung as ornaments or decorations, poke a small hole in the top of each cookie before baking. </p> <p><b>8</b> Bake 9 to 10 minutes. The candy should be melted and bubbling and the cookies just barely beginning to brown. Remove baking sheets from oven and place on wire racks to cool. Allow cookies to cool on pans at least 10 minutes; otherwise, the candy centers may separate from the dough. When cookies are completely cooled, remove and store in an airtight container. String with ribbon if you want to hang as an ornament.</p> Makes 2 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on how large you make them.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16RrkOvII/AAAAAAAACPU/nXpwTCcor_Q/s1600/DSC_0330.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vbG18nJ69o/S_16RrkOvII/AAAAAAAACPU/nXpwTCcor_Q/s400/DSC_0330.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475667166123441282" border="0" /></a>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-58928069416073019822011-09-19T13:21:00.002-06:002011-09-19T14:40:14.821-06:00LOTOJA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpdWgAW5NJ8/TneTmz5U1EI/AAAAAAAACf4/i7sjOg5KVyo/s1600/300760_276721179006214_100000050015467_1163543_1537093869_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpdWgAW5NJ8/TneTmz5U1EI/AAAAAAAACf4/i7sjOg5KVyo/s400/300760_276721179006214_100000050015467_1163543_1537093869_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I had my doubts that I could ride 206 miles over 3 states in 1 day. I've been training like crazy, but being a mom to 4 is pretty crazy too. And I also had to split my training between biking and tri training. And they are not the same.<br />
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The weekend was starting out perfect. My sister decided to come to my house to watch my kids (so she could be close to my brother in ICU and his wife who was about to have a baby). Because of this, we were able to drive up with my riding buddy. We stopped for lunch in Provo and REI in Sandy and made it to Logan with plenty of time to enjoy the evening. I was a a ball of nerves checking in and getting my race packet. It was very real now and there was no turning back.<br />
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Race day preparations continued into the night. We went to a catered dinner with fellow VCBO racers. The dinner was not very good and extremely over priced. And to make it even worse there was no dessert. I was trying to carb load. Alicia and I nervously prepared our race day food and put it in bags to Jeff to give us at each stop. He and Marta rocked the support. They were cheerfully at each of 4 stops with our food ready, water bottles filled and encouraging words spewing forth. I couldn't have asked for a better team.<br />
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Alicia (one of my besties), Dan (Tom's brother), Steve (Tom'c cousin) and I were doing the fun ride portion of LOTOJA. What that means is that we got to start almost 2 hours before some of the racers and weren't officially racing it. We were still timed and still rode the same distance.<br />
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We started the race a 5:55 am in the pitch black of Logan. We were all equipped with front and rear light. The morning was perfect. Temps were in the 50s instead of low 40s. All I needed to supplement my amazing kit, were arm warmers, light vest, and knee warmers. The first 30 miles were flat. The 4 of us just took it kind of easy to Preston where our support met us. I ditched my knee warmers and vest, kept the arm warmers and fueled.<br />
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Nutrition for the race consisted of salted steamed new potatoes, gogurts, pb and honey on white, pretzel m&ms, and coke at aid stations. The gogurts were the best. They go down fast and easy and taste great. On the road I fueled on Shot bloks, Hammer gels, and a few bites of Luna Bars. I drank CarbRocket Half Evil (half strength) and Hammer Perpetuem. Both seemed to be fine on the tummy. I also took a few Hammer Anti-fatigues caps. I didn't take them every hour, but I could definitely feel their awesome effect.<br />
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Now the climbing began. The first climb was 20 miles. Yep, 20 miles of climbing a mountain. This climb was actually my favorite. It wasn't very steep, just a nice steady climb for a long time. I felt good. Alicia and I rode together. Somehow we lost cousin Steve (I think being from Boston didn't help). We regrouped at the neutral stop at the top. The descent was amazing. Twisty and fast. I loved it. Click <a href="http://www.zazoosh.com/photos/467030866">here </a>for a fun picture of the descent. We got in a pace line the rest of the way to Montpelier. We were cruising at 25 mph, but felt like we weren't working at all. Here we parted ways with cousin Steve. I feel bad, but my goal was to finish and he was cramping and starting to struggle. I don't think he was too heart broken. He did finish, but struggled with cramping all the way in.<br />
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The next section had 2 climbs. The first was a shorter but steeper one right off the bat up Geneva. It still felt pretty good. A very short descent followed and then the worst section of the race. It was windy, it was slightly uphill and we couldn't get in a pace line. everyone was either too fast or too slow for us. So the 3 of us worked together and slogged through.<br />
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The final mountain pass followed this section, Salt River Pass. Steep, windy, and just all around brutal. They time the last 4 miles of this climb for king and queen of the mountain bragging rights. I'm not going to lie, I pushed as hard as I could, but I was pretty beat. Dan rocked this climb and I couldn't keep up with him. Also, the fastest female racers caught me on this climb. They started almost an hour after me and 4 caught me on the climb. It's a little discouraging, but they are fast girls. I climbed it in 22:27. The fastest professional girls did it in 18s and the racing women in 19+. I'm content with my effort and time considering it is 106 miles into the race. And among the fun riders I was 70 out 536 and I think I was the 2nd or 3rd fastest fun riding woman.<br />
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We refueled in Afton and started the flat section through Star Valley. It was windy, but we were able to get in a few pace lines and the 3 of us worked well together. I was really amazed at how evenly matched we were. And grateful. I hated leaving cousin Steve, but it would have been even tougher to leave or be left by Alicia since we trained 6 months together for this. We were all pretty tired of the saddles by this point. We were all super bloated. Not sure if that is due to inhaling the food at each aid station or the dinner the night before. But we were all pretty spent. Alicia's tummy issues were the worst at this point and she struggled to hold the pace. She did a good job and holding our wheels until she got stuck behind someone with a flat. She lost our wheels and couldn't get back on. But we were able to regroup in Alpine and her bloating was somewhat relieved with GasX and mine with Coke.<br />
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The last section of the race is up Alpine Canyon following the the winding Snake River. This section is spectacular. I did wish I was floating down the river instead though. We had some good company to share the pulls. Until some crazy guys decided when it was there turn to pull to bump up the pace dramatically. I couldn't hold it, but neither could most of the group we were with so we let them go on ahead and we regrouped and continued to take turns pulling.<br />
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The last 10 miles through Jackson and into Teton Village were tough. At this point I just wanted to get done, so I just dug deep and pedaled hard. However, I soon realized Dan and Alicia were not on my wheel. I stopped and we regrouped. I wanted to cross that finish line with my team. We all just suffered through those last few miles and crossed that line together. Click <a href="http://www.zazoosh.com/photos/467046149">here </a>for a finish line photo.<br />
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I was so ecstatic to cross that line in 12 hours 21 minutes. We really didn't have a finish goal other than to finish. Our ride time was 11:02 and 18.4 mph. We had over an hour of stoppage. To put this in perspective Tom had 32 minutes of stoppage and that included a 15 minute break where he was contemplating quitting and a long 8 minute rest stop to refuel. We definitely can improve on our stoppage time.<br />
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I am definitely planning on doing it again and would like to race it and try to break 11:30.<br />
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Highlights of the race include: Amazing support (thank you Jeff and Marta!), Strawberry Climb, riding and finishing with Alicia and Dan, perfect temps (lows in 50s and highs in probably 70s), sitting in a jacuzzi tub after in an amazing condo (thanks Mary!), watching Tom cross the line, my bike not falling off on the way to LOTOJA.<br />
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Lowlights include: having to eat, Salt River Pass, crazy long line to get our medals (luckily Marta saved us this hassle), seriously sore bum after sitting on a saddle for 12 hours, my bike falling off the car at 75 mph on the way home. (we are still waiting to hear from insurance company, but hopefully it won't be too big of a deal and they'll get me an equivalent bike.)<br />
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FYI: Tom rocked it even after bonking hard halfway through, but came back. He finished in 11:11 and 15th place in his start pack (which were a bunch of serious guys.)Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-44463305462548911302011-09-15T11:18:00.000-06:002011-09-15T11:18:54.644-06:00A New Endeavor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ikowwW99dm8/TnIg01YQFQI/AAAAAAAACew/SfzhHjIkiAU/s400/09+02+11+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ikowwW99dm8/TnIg01YQFQI/AAAAAAAACew/SfzhHjIkiAU/s400/09+02+11+004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I am launching new blog in an effort to help all runners, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Run Cute. </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Check it out, and feel free to give me any advice. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://runcute.blogspot.com/">Run Cute</a> is blog devoted to cute, handmade running accessories. Currently, I have no-slip running headbands (they can be worn for so much more, though). But I will soon have available race belts that can hold your race number, gels and look cute. </span><br />
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I am itching to try something new. So for dinner tomorrow I plan to make:<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cold-Sesame-Egg-Noodles-354710">Cold Sesame Noodles</a> a new recipe. I may add chicken</li>
<li><a href="http://dansie.blogspot.com/2008/05/shrimp-and-coconut-rolls.html">Shrimp and Coconut Rolls</a> an awesome recipe I've made once before and I have a fresh coconut I need to use</li>
<li>Stir Fry Veggies</li>
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Remember they are only $7. They don't slip and they look super cute. I can make them to fit any size head. They are perfect to wear when running or just to dress up a ponytail on one of those days.<br />
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Tom's mother suffers from MS so it is close to our hearts. The treatment she endures is keeping the disease from progressing too rapdily, but has its own side effects. We are so grateful for her health and her positive attitude and her everything, she really is an amazing woman.<br />
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Because she is so amazing, we want her around for a long time and we want her to enjoy being around for a long time. So MS treatment research is an important thing to us. The more that is learned about this disease that affects the central nervous system, the better the treatments, and the happier Shanna will be, and that makes us all happy.<br />
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You can help support this great cause by purchasing a handmade headband. These headbands are amazing. They don't slip and they look cute. I wore one during my last marathon and it didn't budge.<br />
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I custom make them and they come in a variety of sizes to fit a variety of heads from babies to adult.Each headband is only $7 and that donation is tax-deductible and for an amazing cause. I can ship the headbands for only $1 more.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qgt1XSbjeuc/TgFwznUpjaI/AAAAAAAACcI/BUYsJo7bGdY/s1600/06+20+11+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qgt1XSbjeuc/TgFwznUpjaI/AAAAAAAACcI/BUYsJo7bGdY/s400/06+20+11+003.JPG" width="265" /></a></div>These are the available color options. Each headband is lined with black velvet and has some elastic to keep it on and from slipping. Let me know if you would like to purchase any- let me know what ribbon you want and what size (baby, child, or adult). Payments can be made via cash, check or paypal. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMSjv4fK2oo/TgFxRPv7TWI/AAAAAAAACco/P1H9RtB8vRg/s1600/06+21+11+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMSjv4fK2oo/TgFxRPv7TWI/AAAAAAAACco/P1H9RtB8vRg/s320/06+21+11+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-25949118986597244292011-05-25T22:42:00.002-06:002011-05-25T22:42:33.608-06:00Funny Man Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6sx3uO1SBLA/Tdx4c305aJI/AAAAAAAACVQ/2Dql5J2e2zY/s1600/Contest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6sx3uO1SBLA/Tdx4c305aJI/AAAAAAAACVQ/2Dql5J2e2zY/s320/Contest.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>If you want to win a seriously awesome giveaway, head over to <a href="http://www.fastcory.com/2011/05/free-prize-package-giveaway.html">Fast Cory</a>. Cory is the second funniest guy I know, and writes a very clever blog about his running and hostess eating endeavors. His funniness has even been featured on <a href="http://othervoices.runnersworld.com/tag/cory-reese/">Runner's World.com</a> and inspired a cult following of jumping racers. So check him and his blog out.Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-27293976520033995942011-05-24T13:03:00.002-06:002011-05-24T14:19:36.658-06:00New York FeastTom recently went to New York City with his family. I got to stay home with my sweet kids and play with my sister while he was gone. I decided I wanted a taste of New York, so when he came home I made a New York City feast. The meal was delicious and I almost felt like I was there.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Reuben Sandwiches, Waldorf Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and New York Cheesecake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Now Reuebn sandwiches didn't actually originate in New York. They are actually from the midwest, but I figured any great deli sandwich is New York cuisine. I was especially excited to make the Reubens with my homemade sauerkraut (more on that in a different post).</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T9zW4ANgsI4/Tdqv-pn6-WI/AAAAAAAACbw/2gWBGb9-7ls/s1600/05+02+11+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T9zW4ANgsI4/Tdqv-pn6-WI/AAAAAAAACbw/2gWBGb9-7ls/s400/05+02+11+003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">But a basic Reuben is: rye bread, thousand island dressing, pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. I grilled the meat, topped with cheese and put on bread with thousand island and grilled the whole sandwich. Oh my goodness they are awesome! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tom actually stayed in a hotel just a block or 2 away from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where the salad originated. I was suprised at how tasty Waldorf Salad is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The basic ingredients are chopped apple, chopped celery, toasted walnuts, red grapes. Toss those in a simple dressing of mayonaise and lemon juice (I used lime). Salt and pepper to taste and serve over a bed of lettuce. Super delish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And any meal finished off with a cheesecake is amazing! I use my Grandma Brownrigg's cousin's recipe. I don't think it is actually a New York Cheesecake, because I think those tend to be dry and the Fishers like theirs nice and moist and slightly undercooked.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Llewelyn's Cheesecake</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><u>Crust</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 package graham crackers, ground finely</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cube butter, melted</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 c sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine and press into bottom of springform pan. chill</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><u>Filling</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">2- 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, room temp</div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 c sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs, beaten</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 t vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">Blend well and and pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. You want it soft and slightly jiggly. Let sit 15 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><u>Topping</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 c sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 T sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 t vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">Gently pour over top and bake for 10 minutes at 425.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Porter's project was about which fruit or veggie makes the best battery. He made made a battery out of 4 fruits and veggies. He used the battery to power an LED light and also tested the voltage of each battery. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8ns7Cix4e8/TdqqAXBC5HI/AAAAAAAACbU/LYssN9bnrKs/s1600/04+19+11+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8ns7Cix4e8/TdqqAXBC5HI/AAAAAAAACbU/LYssN9bnrKs/s400/04+19+11+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"> His hypothesis was a lemon would make the best battery because of it's acid content.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K9znuc5Eokg/TdqqCviWscI/AAAAAAAACbY/-j8IyuVlKGs/s1600/04+19+11+0020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K9znuc5Eokg/TdqqCviWscI/AAAAAAAACbY/-j8IyuVlKGs/s400/04+19+11+0020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His project was quite a hit at the fair. He took second amongst 3rd graders.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Eliza's project was about how a plant gets water from its roots to its leaves. It was the perfect project for a 1st grader. She understood the concept, was able to come up with a hypothesis on her own. And it didn't take too long to do.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgChRVX77Xk/TdqqGScNx1I/AAAAAAAACbg/Idneoy9MIIQ/s1600/05+12+11+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgChRVX77Xk/TdqqGScNx1I/AAAAAAAACbg/Idneoy9MIIQ/s400/05+12+11+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><img height="63" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8ns7Cix4e8/TdqqAXBC5HI/AAAAAAAACbU/LYssN9bnrKs/s400/04+19+11+002.jpg" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 672px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 246px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /><img height="72" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K9znuc5Eokg/TdqqCviWscI/AAAAAAAACbY/-j8IyuVlKGs/s400/04+19+11+0020.jpg" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 546px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 727px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /> <br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">She put a celery stalk in red water and observed it as the water made its way through the plant. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A5QYFC5DE1Q/TdqqIEqgCQI/AAAAAAAACbk/neSCtJ_qBZQ/s1600/04+03+11+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A5QYFC5DE1Q/TdqqIEqgCQI/AAAAAAAACbk/neSCtJ_qBZQ/s400/04+03+11+007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My cutie girl took 1st place amongst 1st graders and made it to the district fair. She did not place at the district level, but I think she had fun. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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January: <a href="http://strideracing.com/2011/january/st-george-half-marathon-5k.html">St George Half Marathon</a> <span style="color: black;">(1:41:54)</span><br />
February: <a href="http://results.us.eventdirector.net/4538">Death Valley 10K</a> (44:52), <a href="http://runnercard.com/runner/data/1827/2933/Result/2011_Dam_2_Dam_Run.htm">Dam 2 Dam 10 miler</a> (1:17:17)<br />
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April: <a href="http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/races/details.php?id=127">SHAC Sprint Triathlon</a> (1:04:18), <a href="http://www.saltlakecitymarathon.com/">Salt Lake City Marathon</a> (3:35:54), <a href="http://www.cityofhurricane.com/categories/about/events/hurricane-marathon/">Hurricane Half</a> (1:48:20)<br />
May: <br />
June: <a href="http://utahvalleymarathon.com/"><span style="color: red;">Utah Valley Marathon</span></a>, <a href="http://www.utahsummergames.org/">Utah Summer Games Cycling</a><br />
July:<a href="http://www.cityofhurricane.com/categories/about/events/trail-run/"> Hurricane Trails River Run</a> (4 mile trail run)<br />
August:<a href="http://www.racetri.com/utah-half.html"> Utah Half</a> (half iron distance Tri)<br />
September: <a href="http://lotojaclassic.com/"><span style="color: red;">LOTOJA</span></a> (206 miles, 3 states, 1 day on a bike)<br />
October: <a href="http://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/">St. George Marathon</a>,<span style="color: red;"> </span><a href="http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/lasvegas"><span style="color: red;">Las Vegas Ragnar</span></a> (200 mile, 12 person relay)<br />
November:<a href="http://springdaletown.com/butch_cassidy.html"> Butch Cassidy 10K</a> (although deep down I want to try the Snow Canyon Half, maybe next year I can convince Tom to change the date of Butch Cassidy), <span style="color: red;">SHAC Turkey Tri</span><br />
Decemeber: <a href="http://www.fastcory.com/">Hostess Half Marathon</a><br />
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There is still room for a few races. Any suggestions?Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-22132605497283085012011-04-28T11:34:00.002-06:002011-04-28T11:34:56.235-06:00Boston or BustClick <a href="http://ourroadtoboston.blogspot.com/2011/04/salt-lake-city-marathon-race-report.html">here</a> for all the glorious details of the Salt Lake City Marathon.Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-41517872775885340132011-04-04T21:14:00.001-06:002011-04-04T21:17:04.078-06:00Crazy<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So i think I finally went crazy (or just a little crazier).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">i decided to commit to a few crazy athletic endeavors this summer, and it turns out they are all very close to each other. And to make it even crazier, Tom is doing them all as well. i don't exactly know how we'll train, but I am excited.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><ul style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.racetri.com/the-utah-half/">Utah Half</a>. Half-iron distance triathlon. Swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles and run 13.1 miles. I've done this before and it's not as bad as it sounds. The bike and run courses are flat. The last 2 years have been super windy. I am excited because Tom is doing it. This will only be his 2nd open water tri.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2009</td></tr>
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</div><ul style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.lotojaclassic.com/">LOTOJA</a>. 2 weeks after the half, I am going to attempt to ride my bike 206 miles from Logan to Jackson Hole. In 1 Day! This means I have to climb 3 giant mountains, face lots of wind, and probably dig deeper than I ever have. Tom is "racing" it and I am just doing the "fun ride." It's the same except I get to start earlier and don't have the pressure he does to do well. I am excited because 1 friend from down here decided to join me for her birthday and I hope I can ride with Tom's brothers as well.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I ran it in 2010 with my sister 3 month post baby.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I'm not sure what I am getting myself into, but hey I'm not doing an ultra marathon or an Ironman like many of my friends so maybe I am little more sane than I thought.</div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-44228220878466628382011-04-04T09:00:00.005-06:002011-04-04T20:40:23.002-06:00Meatless Monday: Mahi MahiSo some may say fish is meat, but for us, fish can be enjoyed on Meatless Monday (or Thursday as the case was this week).<br />
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<strong>Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango-Cilantro Salsa</strong><br />
I grilled 4 oz mahi-mahi fillets with only salt and pepper. I topped them with a mango salsa (1 mango, diced, 1/4 c chopped onion, 1/4 chopped cilantro, squeeze of lime juice). So delicious.<br />
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<strong>Orange-cilantro brown rice</strong><br />
I cooked brown rice and then mixed in orange juice concentrate and choppped cilantro. I think I would have preffered it with lime juice, but didn't have any. <br />
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<strong>Steamed Asapragus</strong><br />
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<strong>Chocolate Cream Pie</strong><br />
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It was a good meal!Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-76802500288487331042011-03-28T09:00:00.002-06:002011-03-28T09:00:11.541-06:00Meatless Monday: Acorn Squash and Turnip SoupI received an acorn squash (which I like) and 4 giant turnips (which I don't love) in my Bountiful Basket recently. The squash sat on my counter for 2 plus weeks and the giant turnips sat untouched in my produce drawer. I finally decided I needed to use them up. I remembered a link on the Bountiful Basket Facebook page for a turnip-butternut squash soup from All Recipes. I found the<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butternut-Squash-and-Turnip-Soup/Detail.aspx"> recipe</a> to get a base for my soup and then just kind of flew by the seat of my pants. I think it turned out delicious. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Acorn Squash and Turnip Soup</span></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FOVeHD9vJAU/TYkQ-BIvA8I/AAAAAAAACaQ/-mQiVWmVx8M/s1600/DSC_0392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FOVeHD9vJAU/TYkQ-BIvA8I/AAAAAAAACaQ/-mQiVWmVx8M/s400/DSC_0392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 T butter</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 T olive oil</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 sm onion, diced</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3 c acorn squash, peeled and cubed</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3 c turnips, peeled and cubed</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 cloves garlic</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3 c chicken stock</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 c water</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 t chicken base</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/2 t nutmeg</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 c cream</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">salt and pepper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sautee onion and veggies in butter and oil. Add garlic. Add stock, water and base. Simmer until veggies are soft. Blend with hand mixer or in batches in blender. Add nutmeg, cream and salt and pepper to taste.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We served it with a simple spinach salad and homemade half whole wheat rolls.</div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659205466726516581.post-28241190205422855052011-03-21T09:00:00.003-06:002011-03-21T09:00:06.281-06:00Meatless Monday: Pasta Fagioli and Zucchini Pancakes<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One Monday morning I was running on my treadmill and I started watching the Cake Boss's cooking show. I can't stand the guy, but he was making some fun sounding meatless dishes that I happened to have all the ingredients for (thanks to <a href="http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Baskets</a>). So I decided to suffer through his annoying mannerisms to get his recipes for Pasta Fagioli and Zucchini pancakes. I adapted them a bit to work for me so here are my recipes.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Pasta Fagioli</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iYrteCC3Iuw/TYbIXgT3U1I/AAAAAAAACaI/q0eNDexRxkU/s1600/03+07+11+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iYrteCC3Iuw/TYbIXgT3U1I/AAAAAAAACaI/q0eNDexRxkU/s400/03+07+11+008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 sm onion, chopped</div>2 carrots, sliced<br />
1 stalk celery, chopped<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
4-6 c water<br />
1 4 oz can tomato paste<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 cans kidney beans, drained</div>parmesan rind ( I didn't have this so I topped with parmesan)<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 lb pasta, cooked al dente<br />
fresh spinach or kale (i forgot to put this in :(<br />
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</div>Sautee onion, carrot and celery in olive oil. Add water, tomato paste, kidney bean and parmesan rind if using. Simmer until veggies are soft. Add pasta and simmer 15 or so minutes. Add more water if needed. Remove rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Add spinach or kale and cook 5 minutes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Zucchini Pancakes</span></strong></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7NZ5koy413A/TYbIZmBhSgI/AAAAAAAACaM/47BeYSYpsTI/s1600/03+07+11+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7NZ5koy413A/TYbIZmBhSgI/AAAAAAAACaM/47BeYSYpsTI/s400/03+07+11+001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 zucchinis (or yellow squash), grated</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 clove garlic, minced</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/4 c onion, finely chopped</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 T italian seasoning</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/3 c italian cheese (parmesan, romano, mozarella)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 T flour</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 eggs</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">salt and pepper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Squeeze squash of excess liquid. Combine all ingredients and sautee in vegetable oil until browned.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These were both super simple dishes to prepare, super delicious, super healthy and meatless.</div>Dansie Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.com2