Compilation of all the things
2021 probably won't be the year my consistency in blogging improves, but here we go! I figure an update on what I've been up to is appropriate. So, here we go.....
Training: I am training (for a marathon)! I have a goal race (Myrtle Beach Marathon)! That's the good part. The bad part, of course, is the global pandemic and so many factors, including the race actually happening, are up in the air. But for now I am enjoying doing "the work" and I think even if the race doesn't happen, this is a good training block to put in for later in the year when hopefully races will start to return with regularity.
Life: If you are an IronWomen podcast listener, you probably caught that at the end of 2020 I moved from Charlottesville to Culpeper to live with Matt. We are pretty sure Culpeper is not our forever home, but for now we are enjoying the mild winter and ability to still train as (mostly) normal. We've also explored some more trails on mountain bikes, and while I'm still a huge wuss when it comes to mountain biking, it's been a really fun change of pace for me.
One major change is that in leaving Charlottesville I lost my favorite meal services! This was a huge way I "cheated" on a daily basis and didn't have to rely on myself for healthy meals every day! Matt and I are eating meat ~2 times and week and mostly vegetarian for the rest of the week, so if you have any go-to veggie based meals for us to try, let me know in the comments! #Mealplanning4Lyfe
I also have a few recommendations to pass along.....
Reading:
-The Vanishing Half (Yes, I'm late to the party on this one but it was so good!)
-Women with Altitude (if you love the Adirondacks this is a must)
Watching:
-The Wilds (fun quick binge watch!)
-Survivor (we just finished watching our 17th season and it is the best to last us the entire pandemic!)
Listening:
-Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey (must be listened to vs read in my opinion!)
-IronWomen Podcast - we are back for 2021!
What's next in my queue:
-Reading A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
-Listening to Bravey by Alexi Pappas
Okay that's all for now!! Wear masks and stay safe everyone!!