Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

There's something about the taste of grilled food that makes my taste buds excited. And this is coming from a vegetarian! On Sunday evening, Karel and I decided to fire-up the outdoor grill for a delicious dinner to finish a great weekend of training. Although my training volume/intensity is low relative to Karel (who is training for Ironman Mont Tremblant in a few weeks), we were both in need of a good meal to nourish and fuel our bodies. My garden is overflowing with basil so the first thing that came to mind was pesto. I just love pesto on a grilled mushroom (thanks Katie Malone for the idea!) and as I was feeling extra creative, I didn't follow a recipe but instead, I made up my own -  a handful of fresh basil, a small handful of Parmesan and Asiago shredded cheese, a few long drizzles of olive oil and a sliced clove of garlic all into a food processor. My pesto was extra garlicky and had a nice kick to it. (I found this recipe  for you in case you want to make your own p...

A salad:  "A dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing and sometimes accompanied by meat, fish, or other ingredients." I realize that for some, the thought of eating only veggies for a meal is boring but for others, the thought of eating only veggies for a meal is satisfying. If you love veggies, you are probably smiling right now thinking of veggies whereas those who have yet to appreciate veggies, are cringing at the thought of eating those crunchy, tasteless food stuffs.  Plants are Mother Earth's best sources of vitamins and minerals so consider them to be the most delicious way that you can take a multi-vitamin.  What's not to love about a salad?  The beauty of a salad is that YOU can create a meal that leaves you and your tummy happy.  Essentially it is a plant-strong meal but you can dress it up however you want.  As a 22-year lacto-ovo vegetarian, you'd ...

5:30am Wed track workout 4pm Wed swim workout It's no shocker that my busy life is filled with activity and I love challenging my body and mind with a swim-bike-run lifestyle.  If you are a regular reader of this blog, it's likely you feel the same way about your life (perhaps maybe a different activity/sport) But my amazing body allows me to do so much, both in life and with triathlons and I constantly remind myself that the food I eat has the opportunity to enhance my life, fuel my workouts and reduce risk for disease.  Food is so powerful! In October of 2011, I had the great opportunity to write an article for Ironman called " Fueling Kona: Your Daily Plate"  This article was special to me not only because I was able to share my passion for seeing food for fuel and for health but also because I was participating in the 2011 Ironman World Championship and my article was featured during Ironman Kona race week.  Here are two r...

Wow - I can't believe it's been two weeks since IM KONA. After a few days, the aches, burns and chaffing subsided and that was a sign that I was officially in my off-season...and  I'm totally enjoying every day of it! Three full weeks of no weight bearing activity (ex. no running, plyometrics, etc.), no workout structure and no alarms. There's plenty of time to catch up on house chores, be super creative in the kitchen, take longer walks with Campy and just give a little TLC for my awesome body for what it allowed me to do this summer. And to rest up for a very exciting season of destination races: St. Croix 70.3 (May), IM Austria (June), IMWI (July). There's a lot of work to do in the off season after my recovery period and I am really excited to set new goals and to enjoy another exciting year with my healthy body. Just to recap the past few weeks, there have been no post-race blues, no guilty feelings about no structured activity (typically 30-60 min o...

Do you live a busy lifestyle? Do you stay active morning 'til night? Do you have more on your plate than your mind can handle? Do you need more hours in the day to tackle your never-ending to-do list? Do you hate getting sick? Do you love traveling? Do you love pushing your body for fitness gains? Do you love to compete in athletic events? Do you love to use your brain? Do you want to reduce your risk for disease/illness to live a quality-filled life? Do you enjoy being spontaneous with your life? Do you love your life, your family, your job, your friends, your children, your furry ones? The only way you can function well in life is by having a functioning body and mind. You only have one place to live for the rest of your life and your body is your home so you have to take care of it. It is up to you to keep the foundation strong and to constantly tune-it-up to keep it in top-notch condition. You can ease up every now and then for what you do most of the time matters more than w...