Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

Anti-gravity treadmill I briefly learned about the Anti Gravity Treadmill from Paul McRae, with Personal Running Solutions a few months ago. With great feedback from previously injured runners, I was looking forward to the Hammerhead Triathlon club   last night to see this treadmill in action. According to Wikipedia : "An Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a rehabilitation device that utilizes adjustable weight-bearing technology on a standard treadmill used primarily for rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries and athletic training. The machine functions by controlling air pressure in a chamber to gently lift the user. Current models allow for precise unweighting from 100% - 20% body weight in 1% increments. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill can accommodate users weighing 85 lbs-400 lbs and heights 4'6 -6'8 . In addition, the treadmill can be used by people of all ages." I haven't had the chance to try the treadmill yet but I am super excited because as of last n...

I absolutely loved writing this article....this is how I choose to live my life and I hope others choose to live/enhance their lifestyle with these tips. As an oakley women brand ambassador, I strive to perform beautifully in all areas of my life. This article may be geared toward women since it was used for my monthly column at Iron Girl but I welcome both genders (and all age groups) to read my 5 commandments in order to keep the body and mind in optimal health. Do you know someone that may need some motivation and inspiration in their life? Feel free to pass this along to others in order to spread along some practical suggestions to make for a more quality, active and healthful lifestyle. 5 Iron Girl Commandments By Marni Sumbal MS, RD, LD/N Iron Girl's mission is to empower women toward a healthy lifestyle. Health is something you feel. Health can be described as living life to the fullest. Every woman has her own definition of what it means to be healthy and...

Love the idea of planning a dinner party! @oakleywomen #performbeautifully Girls Night In! Planning a Dinner Party

If you are long-time Trimarni blog reader, you likely know that I have dealt with a series of "injuries". Nothing that was able to be diagnosed by multiple MRIs, x-rays or countless PT sessions but something serious enough to prevent me from running for weeks to months at a time....over a course of 3-4 years. With poor judgement as to the serious of a confusing butt/hip problem back in 2007 (just 30 ish days before my second IM - world championships in Kona), I decided to "race" in Kona after over 30 days of not running and no surprise, it really made things worse.....for the long-term My agonizing finish over the finish line landed me on NBC for the Kona coverage....however, not how I'd like to remember that magical (painful) race and something 100% within my control at one time, that has continued to haunt me whenever I head out for a run. Luckily, I have only be compromised in my hips and glutes, never any pain in my ITB, calves, knee...

                          There's something about this course that makes me feel accomplished when I cross the finish line. But despite the high I get when nearing the end of the race, over the past 4 years, I raced this race two times and both times I finished the race completely exhausted. What I love about this race is being able to focus on myself. There are qualifying slots to a world championships and there is nothing to prove to anyone with a finishing time. I will be racing in the open category with some stellar athletes...certainly, on paper these ladies are exceptionally talented. In real life, they shine with talent and I am so excited for them to challenge me and to help me reach my full potential. For on race day, I am out there to race my own race but having a little friendly competition doesn't hurt for me to realistically, tes...

Wow....30 years have gone by and I have to admit....I feel great!! I've always been a positive person....ever since a young age. I always wanted to make sure everyone was always happy and I feel so uncomfortable with conflicts or around mean people. Realizing that age is just a number, I can honestly say that I don't feel 30 years "old" and I'm really happy about my life and who I am as a person. I think this is going to be a great year.  A new age group, a new number for my age and lots of exciting opportunities.....and I sure don't expect to slow my life down anytime soon. When I was born, my mom insisted that I was going to be a May baby and luckily, I came into this world with just a little time to spare on May 31st, 1982. If it wasn't for my amazing parents, I wouldn't be here today. They did an excellent job raising me and my brother and although they had their share of freak-outs during my teenage years, somehow I turned out ok and I bel...

Last week my amazingly awesome friend Laura had a few girls over for dinner. Laura is an amazing cook and she did not dissapoint. Laura and I both have dogs who are best friends so rather than paying each other for babysitting, we just "pay" each other with food. :) Laura is not only a mom, wife, great friend and amazing cook but she also is a RD, triathlete/runner and individual living with lupus nephritis. Laura often blog s about her highs and lows with lupus along with posting some of her yummy creations on her website . I am so excited to share these creations with you because they were soooo mouth-watering good. All fresh foods and no need for pulling food out of a box. Forget about reading food labels or trying to decide on the "healthiest" option.....we had an amazing evening with great food, strong and confident women and fun stories.......YUM! (to see original recipes and credit for the creations, hold your mouse over the title of each recipe) Toma...