No more excuses

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The past few weeks, I've found a lot of excuses.

To be honest, my running has been lacking. I knew I wanted to take a short break after the marathon to let my knee feel completely better. But it's obvious that now I'm just being a slacker. I haven't been running much, the treadmill is boring me to death. With all the talk of half ironman, you would think I'd be running, biking & swimming enthusiastically right now. I've been riding more, haven't gotten in the pool, and haven't done a run over 4 miles.

Did I forget I have a half marathon on St. Patty's Day?

I don't want to beat myself up too much. I have been getting to TRX & Bootcamp. I have been running short distances (and having a pain free knee). I have been getting trainer rides in on the bike. I have started a new Yoga class. The truth is, planning for races takes time. Research on the race, training strategies, looking for clubs, coaches, and support to get me to the end of 70.3 is a lot.

I have been very thankful to the girls on Team Tough Chik. They have sent me training plans, and offered encouragement and advice. I have a friend from PT school who is going to help me ease into the triathlon club. I have another friend, Barbie (we did our first Tri together), who is helping me get my ass in the pool Sunday, while I help her get her butt moving after having her baby. I'm so thankful to all the wonderful support systems I have.

Seriously.

I need to stop making excuses.

I need to make time for a long run this weekend.

How do you stop making excuses?

Are you curious at who won the 2nd $50 Spa Week giftcard from Trop50?

Lisa @ Up, down, touch the ground!

email me at sgrigely at hotmail dot com to claim your prize!

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Trop50 'Mocktail' Time! (and giveaway #3)

I love a good cocktail, in case you haven't noticed...

However, I have seriously been trying to lose weight. Unfortunately that means I need to cut down on cocktails, or be a little more creative on how I make them. So when I started learning about Trop50, I was wicked excited to see a list of  Trop50 'mocktails', which can easily turn into cocktails.

The list of recipes looked fabulous...

Lemon Berry Mojito

Orange Popsicle

Tropical Chiller

Very Berry Cosmo

Apple Snap-Tini

Check out the recipes - Mocktail Recipes

We decided to go with the Very Berry Cosmo

1/2 cup Trop50 Pomegranate Blueberry

1/4 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries

2 Tablespoons Naked Juice 100% coconut water

Blend Trop50 with strawberries about 10 seconds until smooth. Pour into a martini glass and stir in coconut water. 1.5 ounces vodka optional.

Nutrition Highlights: Each Trop50 mock-cosmo has 3 times fewer calories and 26 grams less sugar (about 6.5 teaspoons!) than a mock-cosmo made with Stirrings Cosmo Mix. Additionally, our version contains fiber from real fruit and 70% of your daily vitamin C!

Nutrition Info (6-ounce cosmo): 40 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 8g sugar, 0g protein, 70% vitamin C, 310mg potassium, 1.5mg vitamin E.

Stirrings Cosmo Mix (6-ounce): 120 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 34g sugar, 0g protein.

After dinner, my roommate & I decided to whip some up as a low cal dessert!

We snuggled up on the couch to enjoy...

They were delish!!

I know the vodka would make it the perfect real cocktail with plenty of flavor. The disclaimer in the recipe link does say to calculate about 97 calories in for alcohol. Our Trop50 'mocktails' will now be a nightly special in the house. We can't wait to try more of the flavors and recipes, YUM!

Trop50 wants to give away one last $50 Spa Week giftcard!

How to Win

Please leave a separate comment for each

1. Be or become a follower of my blog

2. Like Running to Health on facebook HERE and tell me which 'mocktail' you'd make

3. Like Trop50 on facebook HERE to tell them your True Resolution

4. Spread the word (blog, twitter, facebook)

disclaimer: The prize is provided by Trop50. I was given a free bottle of Trop50 for this review.

Enter until 2/1/12 Good Luck!

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Trop50 True Resolutions and Spa Giveaway #2!

Trop50 True Resolutions

Behind every New Year’s resolution is a secret motivation. Do you really want to lose weight to feel healthier or is it really to fit into that a-MAY-zing dress that’ll make your ex do a double take? This year, Trop50 True Resolutions celebrates the real reasons behind New Year’s resolutions. There’s no reason to sugarcoat the truth, only reasons to be your fabulous self!

Share your secret motivation and you’ll earn a coupon for $1 off Trop50 for yourself and 50¢ off coupons for up to 50 of your friends. You can even submit incognito with a fierce disguise. Bonus: Whether you submit a resolution or not, you can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $1000 gift card.

My biggest resolution/goal?

To be healthy and happy throughout the new year.

Time is Running out to Enter the Trop50 True Resolutions!

and...

We have giveaway #2 for a $50 SpaWeek giftcard to give away courtesy of Trop50!

How to win

please leave a separate comment for each entry

1. Be a follower of my blog

2. Go to Trop50 True Resolutions on facebook HERE & share your resolution

3. Share the giveaway! (twitter, blog facebook)

disclaimer: The prize is provided by Trop50. I was given a free bottle of Trop50 in exchange for this posting.

enter by 1/31 at midnight

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Need more time!

Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day?

This week, I've been feeling it even more so.

I need more time for working out, race planning, blogging, spending time with family/friends, catching up on TV, and unfortunately working.

I'm so sorry that I've fallen crazy behind reading all of your blogs.

I promise to post more exciting and fun things soon (hopefully this weekend!)

Today I'm working and going out for a friend's birthday. So little time for working out/blogging. I promise to try on Sunday!

The winner of the $50 Spa giftcard from Trop50 is Jill R! 

Jill, email me at sgrigely at hotmail dot com to claim your prize.

If you didn't win, don't worry, we'll have 2 more giveaways for Trop50 giftcards coming soon.

Hope everyone racing (especially Tinkerbell... I AM JEALOUS!), has a great weekend racing!

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Trop50 True Resolutions and Spa Giveaway!

What is Trop50?

Maybe you've seen those funny commercials with 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski.

Trop50 is a lot of things.

Its 50%less sugar & calories than regular juice

It has no artificial sweeteners, instead uses a Stevia based sweetener.

Its only 50 calories a glass.

It contains a full day's worth of Vitamin C.

It comes in a ton of flavors. Orange (no pulp, some pulp, calcium & vitamin D), farmstand apple, pomegranate blueberry, pineapple mango, lemonade and raspberry lemonade.

Its a great source of potassium and antioxidants.

Want to give Trop50 a try?

Visit them on facebook HERE for a $1 coupon for yourself, and 50 cent coupons for friends. 

While you're there, enter your TrueResolution to win a $1,000 giftcard!

Plus....

Trop50 wants to spoil my readers with a $50 Spa & Wellness Giftcard by Spa Week!

How to Win

Please leave a separate comment for each

1. Be or become a follower of my blog

2. Visit The Trop50 True Resolutions on facebook HERE and share your resolution (and maybe a little Running to Health love!)

3. Visit Running to Health on facebook HERE, and tell me what your 2012 resolution (or goal) is.

4. Share this! Spread the word by blog, facebook, twitter daily(1 for each medium, each day. Please make sure to leave separate comments each day!)
disclaimer: I was given a free sample of Trop50 for this post and the prize is provided by Trop50.

Who doesn't want to win quality spa time? We can ALL use it as endurance athletes. 

Giveaway will end 1/26 at midnight.

Good Luck!

And don't forget to check out my LARABAR giveaway HERE

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