Laurel 2nd at Muskoka 5150

Bec
Bec and I made the last minute decision to drive up to Canada so I could race the Muskoka 5150.  After the prior weekend's races, I was out of the top 25 in the rankings for the Hy-Vee Championships and needed some points in order to qualify for the race.  I really want to at least give myself the chance to race against the best and being relatively "close" to Muskoka, Bec said, "Well, we'll just drive to Muskoka".

Early End to the Race Season (Bec)

Bec

For those who have been following us, you know that I had a fractured toe that set back the first half of the year. This was a great disappointment, but is part of being a professional athlete and pushing your body for performance. 

Now the second half of the season is over too, but for much better news...I'm is expecting a baby in January 2013!

Rudy Project Aviators

Laurel
About 99% of my time outside you will find me with my Rudy Project sunglasses on (the 1% is when I frustratingly forget them and don't feel like going back up to my apartment to get them).

New York City Triathlon: 4th place

Bec
The New York City Triathlon was on Sunday.  It was hot, the course is hard, and after the race more than one person said to me "I'm so glad that's over".  Not my feelings at all.  I wait all year for the NYC Tri - to race in front of my family and the home crowd fans on my turf.  The race flew by and before I knew it I was rounding Cherry Hill and heading to the line for 4th place.  

Zucchini and Herb Salad with Lemon

Bec
Dinner

Coating summer vegetables in thick salad dressing appeals to me about as much as wearing a tight cashmere sweater on a humid, 90-degree July day. So I rely on lemon juice and olive oil to liven up my hot-weather salads. The combo is so simple and versatile that I wasn’t surprised when, last week, both Laurel and Athlete Food editor Melissa independently mentioned that they’re addicted to it, too.

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