See Lizzie Tri

Full time project manager, part time triathlete, wine enthusiast, sushi aficionado, book hoarder, and social media butterfly.

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I now know why they call these training runs - everything that could have gone wrong did on today's run. Lots of things to learn from. #halfironmantraining #halfironman #ironman #roadtoracine #triathlete #running #chicagomarathon #dopeychallenge #ironman70 #ironmanracine #ironmanracine703 #everybodyisbeautiful #festrong #festrongracing (at Fox River Trail Mile Marker 0)

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Going to enjoy some drinks this weekend and then the next drink I will have is after I cross the finish line at #ironmanracine #7weekstogo #triathlontraining #triathlete #swim #bike #run #roadtoracine #ironman #halfironman #halfironmantraining

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New furniture for the home office. #onlytookthreeyears #needmorepillows #homeoffice #homeofficedesign

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BUSTED!!! I did not realize my foam roller was a cat toy until it was too late. He is lucky he is so cute and I have multiple foam rollers #catsofinstagram #cats #longhairedcat #orangetabby #orangetabbycat #foamroller

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#running #runner #triathlete #triathlontraining #roadtoracine #ironman #halfironman #ironmanracine #ironmanracine703 #chicagomarathon #dopeychallenge #womenfortri #festrong #festrongracing (at Gilberts, Illinois)

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So much for a lunchtime #bikeride. Rain came sooner than predicted - so I was reduced to riding on the trainer. Then I realized my cadence monitor and power meter was not connected to my #garmin devices. #trainingfail #cycling #indoorcycling #triathlete #triathlontraining #roadtoracine #halfironmantraining #ironman #halfironman #ironmanracine #ironmanracine703 #womenfortri #festrong #festrongracing

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One of these days she will learn to open the door. (Yes she stares at the door until it opens for her) #cats #cats_of_instagram #crazycatlady #calicocat #adventuresofworkingfromhome

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The dogs got their @barkbox today and I find it funny that dogs that "own" us are chewing on toys that represent each of us. Izzy is the husbands dog and chewing on a game controller. Tesla is my dog and is chewing on a running shoe #dogsofinstgram #pitbull #amstaff #adoptdontshop #barkbox

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New Year, New Me???

It was not my intention to "re-launch" my blog with the new year but with the downtime I had during the holidays,  it gave me time to rework/repurpose my blog  So I want, to be honest with you - I have a love/hate relationship with the new year.  I love the idea of "re-birth" or "clean slate" for the new year - the time to make changes, set goals or challenge yourself.  

So if I love all of these things - what is left to hate?   Simple answer - the propaganda that the weight loss industry uses to prey on innocent people looking to improve their health.  I cannot tell you how many emails I got in my inbox this morning about weight loss and how I can find the "New You in 2017".  (No offense - I kind of like the old me so why would I want to find the new me?!)  If I was playing a drinking game and taking a shot for every weight loss ad I saw on TV today during Sunday night football - I would be passed out (and not because I am a lightweight). For someone who has been a professional dieter for most of her adult life - I always saw the new year as "The year I am going to reach my goal weight" or "This is last time where my new year's resolution is about weight loss".  My new year's resolutions were never about smiling more, learning a new language, wear a two-piece swimsuit, completing  XXX race, or whatever item that is on my bucket list.  I always thought I would do all these things once I lose the extra weight. Maybe it is because I turned the big 4-0 in 2016 or maybe because I am tired of having weight loss the reason I miss out on so many great things - that I decided to quit.  Quit obsessing about my weight, quit obsessing about what I eat, and quit obsessing about how I look in my tri kit.  (Let's be real here people -  only 1% of the population look good in spandex.) My goals for 2017 are pretty simple - enjoy life.  I love doing endurance races, the training, and the camaraderie with my training peeps.  My challenge to you has the same goal in 2017 - enjoy life.  Take the time to slow down and smell the roses, mark something off of your bucket list, or simply smile more.   Look forward to posts and pictures from about me enjoying life as I train for my first half ironman and my second marathon.  (Trust me - me and my training peeps take entertaining pictures)

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Theme song for 2017

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When your assistant insists on micromanaging you by sitting on your desk. #catsofinstagram #longhaircat #orangecat #workfromhome

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HEATWAVE!!!! It was -13 when I went to the gym. #humorcast #wintersinchicago #chiberia

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Our Christmas tree #christmas2016 #christmastree

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Ready to go walk my dogs #chiberia #wintersinchicago

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Why I train... #whyitri #ironman703 #racine70point3 #roadtoironman #roadtoracine #chicagomarathon #triathlon #triathlontraining #triathlete #womanfortri #swim #bike #run (at Hash House a Go Go)

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Happy Monday! Breakfast of future ironman after a great strength training session with @jemalcrisp. #cleaneating #strengthtraining #swim #bike #run #swimbikerun #roadtoironman #roadtoracine #ironmanracine70point3 #ironmanracine703 #racine70point3 #ironman703 #ironman #whyitri #womanfortri

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Thank goodness for rest days. #restday #restdaymode #swim #bike #run #roadtoracine #ironman703 #roadtoironman #whyitri #triathlon #triathlete #triathlontraining #tritraining #triathlonlifestyle #triathlonlife #swimbikerun #racine703 #racine70point3 #ironmanracine703 #ironmanracine70point3