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Posted by Michelle on April 16, 2010

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Swim Support - another story of the St. George Ironman from Michelle's point of view...

(edited for more detail to clear up a few inconsistencies 3 days after originally posted) It looked like it was going to be a perfect Ironman race day. Bill and I woke up at 3:30am to load up and head out to Sand Hollow Reservoir with our Kayaks and Paddleboards. Had our regular meetings and split up into group. There were roughly 60 kayakers/Paddleboarders. Swim Support has several layers of help on the water 1 -Kayakers and SUP paddlers in the thick of the swimmers that usually act as floating bouys to get swimmers to help. Geared with Whistles and PFD's - This was my job. 2 - Lifeguards amonsts the swimmers and paddlers on paddleboards to get in fast and quick to a swimmer in serious danger. 3 - Jet skis with sleds to haul swimmers quickly to a boat. They cannot hang out among the swimmers due to the danger of the fumes and machinery. 4 - there were a couple dozen large rescue boats around the perimeter geared with divers, lifeguar...

My mom used to always say...

Actually - she didn't use to say the following... it's just the title I came up with... But do you ever hear or say the following? - I can't get up in the morning because my (husband/wife/ spouse) is a night owl - I can't exercise because I have no time - I can't do it because its too hard - I can't workout because I don't have the money for a gym - I can't eat right because I can't afford the produce. - I can't eat right because I don't have time to cook healthy meals - I can't workout because my health is too poor - I can't workout because I am too old or fat or weak... - I can't------------------- whatever - the list goes on and on and on of excuses people make for why they "can't" get healthy. I laugh at myself for always using the phrase, "My mom used to always say..." and, I am going to use it again... My mom used to always say..."If you DON'T want to do something, any excuse will do." ...

featured workout of the week

I hope you enjoy this one! If you have any questions about it, email me at phazesfitness@gmail.com. set a goal - do you want to be a rookie - pro - all star or world class fitness level? pick one and see if you can push to that level. work up a sweat, do the workouts two times all the way through and then stretch really well. If you want a weekly call from a trainer as well as a menu plan e-mailed to you, let us know and we can set you up! Have fun!

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