Ironman Training
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Love
In honor of Valentines Day, I wanted to share a cool spot I found in the River Arts district. I went for a run along the new greenway and saw this spray painted container. It resonated with me because to know Asheville is to love it. The landscape, people and creativity are just a few of the fabulous things this community has to offer. We take pride in our little mountain town.
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Snow Day
A lot of people move to North Carolina because they want a place that has all four seasons. In the last week, Asheville has experienced at least 3. Not even our meteorologists predicted the blank of snow that fell on February 2. My children loved getting to sled and have snowball fights. I was able to work remotely and squeeze in a ride on my trainer. Fortunately, we didn’t have to leave the house all day.
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Polar Plunge
I can think of a lot of other ways to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund. My 8 year old was more than happy to jump in 37 degree water at the Country Club of Asheville on a very chilly day for a cause. Not even my trusty wet suit can get me in there. Ironman will be here at the end of June and I am saving my indoor swimming for March.
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Attention All Swimmers
This morning I was mixing business with pleasure. I was out for a freezing cold run and checked out a house that just went on the market. The house will be especially interesting to my swimmer/water aerobics friends because it has an indoor pool. I think my Ironman training would be much easier if I could roll out of bed and be in the water. Anyone else? Happy to show this home to anyone interested.
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Spring Fever
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday I was running around North Asheville in a tank top and shorts. I would describe the 65 degree, bluebird day as “glorious”. This morning I woke up to a light dusting of snow on the ground. That is Asheville for you. Spring one day, dead of winter the next. Fortunately, I will be tucked away in my office at Asheville Realty Group.
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Grove Park Inn
I stopped in front of one of my favorite places in Asheville on my run the other day. Fond memories have been made at this beautiful hotel over the years. My children have loved getting hot chocolate and admiring the Gingerbread houses during the Christmas season. My family has spent many birthday dinners at the Friday night seafood buffet. In my opinion, the spa is the best in the US. I look forward to the days where I can comfortably meet a friend for a drink and admire the view of downtown. In the meantime, I will just run by and dream.
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This is going to hurt.
I am the least flexible person I know. My hamstrings are as tight as a guitar string. My running/training bestie and I laugh when we stretch for a whole 2 seconds. Ironman will be here before I know it and so I decided to incorporate some pilates into my training schedule.
Today was class #1 at Club Pilates on Charlotte Street. I parked my car in the lot and did a quick 3 mile warm up run because I am a cardio addict. Once I got to the class I felt warmed up and Covid safe. The studio is spread out so I never felt close to another person and we all wore masks. The class lasted 50 minutes and hit all of my major muscle groups. One reformer exercise targeted my upper back and shoulders which I am confident will help with swimming. Personally, I didn’t feel tired after the class like a run but my muscles felt slightly fatigued. I can’t wait to see how I feel tomorrow when I wake up. My prediction is my calves and triceps will be the most sore.
What doesn’t kill us will make us stronger right?
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Back to Work
Break time is over. The holidays are in the rear view mirror and it is time for me to charge into 2021. Back to work has many meanings for me today. Not only am I back in the office at Asheville Realty Group but I am starting Ironman training for Coeur d’Alene (June 27). Putting that out into the universe will hold me accountable on the days I feel unmotivated to swim, bike, run, show houses, cook dinner, and the list goes on.
The goals have been set both personally and professionally. It’s go time.
