Running, Triathlons / Duathlons

Am I turning into one?

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Is it a brick workout when there’s a 45 minute break in between? I didn’t think so. I plan on doing spin class at the gym (they’ll have the stationary bikes outside today!!), and then 45 minutes after that class ends, the running group will start up again. I’m excited to see everyone’s faces and go for longer runs. I haven’t ran since Monday so I’m pumped up and ready to go!

Some people who read this blog may be confused when I use the term Brick Workout. When training for a triathlon (not that I am), you wouldn’t just bike one day and run the next. You need to see how well you can put together a bike ride and immediately after go on a run.  It’s challenging as running after biking makes your legs feel super heavy and thus the term making them feel like bricks: all heavy like. I’m excited to see how my legs adjust, but then again — as I mentioned a 45 minute break doesn’t really make it a brick workout.

Maybe I’m turning into a triathlete!? :x

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Daily

Coming right up!

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Once again, I am thrilled to tell you all that I was selected to do another review for CSN Stores. SO FUN!It took me quite a while to be able to pick something out, because there are just so many items to choose from on their 200 stores. 200 stores, and over 1 million items including dining room tables, dog furniture, bedding + bath, baking and cooking utensils, and even shoes! Can you even imagine how difficult it is to choose something?

I want it all!

Are you excited?

Stay tuned for my CSN Stores review! Coming right up :)
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Daily, In the Kitchen

Quick and painless cleaning tips (#2)

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View “Quick and painless cleaning tips (#1)” which talks about sinks, toilets, bathrooms and stainless steel appliances.

If you’re anything like my boyf and bring a lunch to work each day, you’ve probably got a couple of stained plastic containers from tomato stains. If you end up heating your food in the plastic container when it had this tomato based product in it, chances are your plastic is probably stained beyond repair.

  • Spray your containers with a non-stick cooking spray before each use to keep them from getting stained.
  • Fill the bowl with hot water and drop in a couple of denture tablets. Leave for a couple of hours and when you come back the stains will hopefully be removed. (lol I love how it says “hopefully)

Yes, I do have denture cleaning tablets in my home. I wear my retainers nightly and they get pretty nasty when you don’t deep clean them often, so instead of using an abrasive toothbrush which can cause minuscule scratches and probably form bacteria, I soak them in denture tablets while I’m at work.

Stained Clothes:

  • Deodorant and Perspiration Stain Removal: Soak in dissolved powdered aspirin (5 tablets per liter of water) for 1-2 days.
  • Grease stain removal: Saturate the stain with rubbing alcohol, then blot with a clean white cloth. If the stain persists, try using a grease cutting dish detergent, such as Dawn, and rub with a soft toothbrush. Another option, although it seems crazy, is to soak the soiled area overnight in a solution of detergent, Coca-Cola and water. Launder as usual.
  • Grass stain removal: Dab the area with rubbing alcohol or diluted hydrogen peroxide before washing. Or, try putting liquid dish washing detergent (original green Palmolive!) on the stain, let sit for ten minutes then wash.
  • Makeup: Rub shampoo or dish detergent (preferably a grease cutting formula), or shampoo into the stain. You could also try spraying with hairspray or using a non-oily makeup remover to remove the stain. Then, launder as usual.
  • Fruit: Sprinkle some salt on the garment, and then rinse in cold water. Wash it in warm water with liquid detergent. If the stain persists, try applying a little hydrogen peroxide.
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