This weekend, actually tomorrow, we are loading up to drive to Chattanooga, TN for 70.3 Choo! No, I’m not racing! At this point in my life I don’t have the desire to do a half iron or full iron distance race. However, the hubby does enjoy it, at least leading up to peak week and the actual race day, so we are gearing up.

he isn’t a fan of training

I however, am gearing up to be race support. Which is more about planning on where to get food, where to cheer, and when to be at certain points for moral support! Also, lots of holding stuff and making sure he didn’t forget to do things like eat breakfast or take things. Now all of this was great before I started limiting sugar and processed foods. This makes my efforts a little more challenging and I actually have to plan!

This means I have purchased some microwave friendly items, some car snack friendly items, and some on-the-go protein items!

yummy goodies ready to pack!

Most important are the on-the-go protein items. I went with some Krave Pink Peppercorn beef jerky and some Seafare pacific smoked salmon. I’ve never tried the salmon before but I think it will be a good choice! (not a sponsored post, just what I bought). These are both bag friendly items I can take with me in the morning when I’m hungry but it is too early for breakfast places to be open! #coffeeislife

I also got some Bare apple chips and whole grain goldfish for the car ride! I also love Kodiak Cakes Powercakes it will give me a protein breakfast at 5am when we head to the transition area but don’t have a kitchen to make a real breakfast in! These tend to be my go-to option when traveling since even though our hotel has free breakfast it doesn’t start serving before the race!

Traveling and food planning really don’t go hand-in-hand. I’m making the best choices I can given the limited options. I will also be packing a cooler for the car with water bottles and a healthy lunch! Hopefully, I can make the best decisions possible while enjoying the local fare as well!

Photos are part of Sherpa duties

Any suggestions on places to try in Chattanooga?

On Sunday I had a blog first. I have my little blog here but I happen to have friends that have very successful blogs. I was very grateful last month when my running buddy, Meghann, over at Meals and Miles told me that she had selected me as her #runspiration and Brooks hooked me up with a whole outfit!

With that came a super fun “photoshoot” with Meghann. In the couple years that I’ve had my blog I’ve never really “staged” photos.

Meghann setting up the camera

I actually found it to be a bunch of fun! I mean, it helps that her and I have fun with whatever we do! She kept making fun of me for my “photo laugh” and I kept making fun of her photographer skills!

I swear she pushed me first!

She’s got a whole bunch of really great shots from our shoot! I stole a couple anyways! Mainly, because I love how they show our friendship. We met because I took a job and since it was just the 2 of us for a while we bonded. I’m so glad that even when I left, and then she left, that our friendship remained! She was my first Florida friend and I’m happy to keep her.

yea we got a good one!

If you follow me on instagram you know that my 2017 goal is to get faster. Currently, the goal is to get fast enough to run with her and not feel like I’m dying! I’m getting closer but not quite there yet!

So thanks Brooks for hooking me up! In case you love my outfit as much as I do here are the details! The Ghost racerback that I’m wearing is my new favorite shirt. It’s comfy and not form fitting. It is a Large and as someone that is a larger size it was nice that this fit so well over my “ladies”! Also, I was SUPER excited to pick the Greenlight 7in short tights. Yea, you read that right! Brooks makes a 7in short that even has a tummy panel! The are soft and my thighs don’t rub (win-win). The shoes are my trusty Launch 4’s in super bright pink & purple!

Good friend, good gear, and good photos! All in all a good Sunday! I even harnessed my lessons to take my own sweet photo.

You may have noticed me changing things up a bit! My blog wasn’t focusing on triathlon very much anymore and I decided it was time for a change. The new name “Miles of Sunshine” allows me to encompass not just my running but also my other activities and travels. I feel like it doesn’t pigeonhole me into particular topics.

I’m looking forward to taking you on all of my 2017 journeys and goals! Thanks for following and joining me!

My last post, End of Season, pointed out that I was kind of at the end of a lot of things. I made that post over a month ago and haven’t posted since. To be honest, my heart wasn’t in it. I’ve been making all of these strides in other aspects but I felt like things were taking a turn. So, I walked away. I need some time to think, see if I missed it. Did I even care? Turns out that I do. Regardless of if anyone reads this or not, I like just putting stuff out there. I kept saying “oh, this would make a good blog post, etc.” I knew I missed updating. My holdup was the name. My heart isn’t really in triathlon right now. I can’t tell you how many drafts I’ve written about why, mostly because they make me look like a bitter ex employee, but it’s true. Also, I realized that the swim terrifies me. I wasn’t having fun and I needed a break! I decided it was time for a name change, a different perspective, and well, just something NEW! I’m working on getting things switched, and you’ll see it in a few days. Sooo, don’t be surprised if the next time you visit the page it’s all new!

Also, I’m not very web-savvy so I’m just re-directing and updating here. If you happen to be web-savvy and want to assist me, let me know, lol! Thanks and see everyone soon! Hope you enjoy the update!