This weekend we’re taking another chance. Actually, we’ve been given another chance. A chance to dream big. A chance to KEEP GOING. A chance to GIVE it ALL we’ve got! ….. It’s RACE WEEKEND.
The kiwi Cotter has been been training SMART and HARD. We’ve made some major changes and some major sacrifices. All for what?
For God’s Plan. Gosh, I know it’s all about the journey and taking chances, but without FAITH and HOPE to back it up, those chances might not ever come. Scratch that, they might come, but we’d never open our eyes (and hearts) wide enough to see them.
So yes, it’s race week. Chance week.
I had the chance to FUEL and NOURISH the Kiwi (and myself) with quality protein. I took a chance and tried them out. It was a GOOD chance, for sure!
Perfect Protein GF Flajacks—> buttermilk banana and cranberry! Nuttzo is somewhere underneath, melted!
Perky Jerky—> Need say more? Gluten free flavors, tasty, protein deliciousness!
I had the chance to escape and slow down a bit. Been walking the last bit of my run. It’s nice to SLOW down and NOTICE. #slowdownchallenge13 in FULL FORCE.
I had the chance to make Strawberry Protein Healthy Bites for my nieces and nephews lunches. That, to me, is a chance of a lifetime! <3
I had the chance to take part in Designer Whey’s 20 year celebration! Oh yes, more on that come Thursday. But I’ll be sharing a recipe, with whey. And you’ll get a CHANCE to win a year’s worth of Designer whey! YUP.
I WILL have the chance to go support my husband in Branson this weekend. And thanks to Heather, we have a place to stay and I get FINALLY meet HER! <3
I WILL have a chance to share a SLOWDOWN post from very special friend. And you’ll have THE CHANCE to read it on Friday. Life after blogging.
What are you taking a chance on this Wednesday?
Cheers,
LC
Prayers for the Cotter team!
Good luck! I know you two don’t need it!!! You have each other and all the great prep work you both put in! Xxx
thank you friend. That means a lot! <3
Ah – you get to meet Heather & hang out for the weekend. Count me jealous!! Good luck James – we’ll be cheering for you! 🙂
I am praying hard for you and James for this next race!! and know that no matter what, you are doing all you can to foster success and triumph, and the rest is in God’s hands! Love you friend, and so glad you and Heather finally get to meet!! I am jealous, of course, since I wanna be there too, but at least I am fortunate enough to have met BOTH of you TWICE now…more to come 🙂 XO
Thank YOU! YOur prayers are always amazing! like YOU!
I am beyond jealous of your running scenery! And as always, I love your positivity and gratitude for all things in life. Happy race week!
good to the hubby this weekend!!!
we are still trying to slow down during the day, taking nice walks with Jax helps 🙂
xoxo
Good luck to The man. SO glad you get to stay with Heather. Thinking about you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS!
Today I took a chance at an audition for an Audi commercial. I have auditions all the time but this one was today so… Yeah, I took a chance on it, ha ha! I had to pretend that Horror Movie Killers were chasing me and my “husband” so we had to run and then get in the “car” (just chairs) and then scream bloody murder 6 times in a row. I am a freaking AMAZING SCREAMER – lol. If they don’t book me, they’re CRAZYYY! ha ha ha ha!
Best of luck this weekend and safe travels! I’ll be thinking of both of you and sending lots of ju ju your way. Ah those pancakes…they’re quite delicious and I’ve been eating a lot of them this week. XOXO
YEAHHHHHHHH!!!! so pumped that you guys are heading to Rev3!! (totally jealous and wish I was racing there so I could see you!). I’ll be sending lots of cheers down to Branson 🙂 And those maple vanilla latte healthy bites look incredible.
yes! and i wish you were coming. P.S got your email! So happy for you and your IM! <3
Will email when we get back from Branson. xxoo
I’ll be praying for you and James! I know God has amazing plans for you two. You know what I’m taking a chance on… 🙂 God is good….
you’re prayers are like gold to us!
Yay for race week and having chances and dreaming BIG!
Hoping for good heart news soon!
Good luck Cotters! The strawberry healthy bites looks awesome. Hungry!
thank YOU!! Love the LOVE!
Sound like everything is pointing toward a great day in Branson !
Sending major lucky vibes to you!!!! And sending out my prayers too!
Also loving the look of those strawberry protein bites. Yum!
thank you friend! I love your support!
Yay for race week! Best of luck this weekend and so so fun that you get to hang out with Heather!
I am so excited to finally meet her!
Best of luck to the Kiwi! You sure have done your part as sherpa extraordinaire, so that can only help!
Wow, I’m fairly certain that everything in my life is riding on chance right now. Wait, no, that’s not right, it’s riding on FAITH. I’m still in awe of the way that God has moved/is moving. I am blessed beyond measure. Taking a chance on a faithful God…is that even really a chance??!
GOOD LUCK to James this weekend. I’ll be praying hard for you both! I’ll be watching for updates online, so keep us posted!
(P.S., I’m going to live closer to you! So excited!!)
not a chance, HE is 100% PROMISING
Good luck to both of you!! How exciting!
Can you cook for me?! Everything you make looks delish! xoxo
yes, but you have to make me a faster runner in exchange, k?
How exciting that you were given the opportunity for another race- thinking of you both this week as you prepare!
I feel like everything I do is a chance. I’m seeking the opportunities in every moment in life and really focusing on finding the joy in even the smaller, less rewarding moments. Let’s go Cotters! This is going to be a great weekend for you two. I do have faith in that!
Oh and I’m so jealous of you seeing Heather! When are you two coming here? You know you always have a place to stay here! xoxo
i so wish you were there. I need to hug you. I miss you! Lots!
Race week is the best time. There is so much hope in the air, so much anticipation to see what how your training is about to pay off. It’s like the moment before you scratch a lottery ticket… or something like that.
Good luck hubs. Good luck Mrs. Cotter.
hope in the air, yes, true true.
Good luck to the hubs this weekend! Safe travels and sending positive vibes for the race!
Coming off a week of being sick last week (with little to no running or working out) I took a chance and did my super long run that I missed last weekend, last night (yep, on a Tuesday). Now it’s chancing recovery and my last real week of training before 2 weeks of tapering.
I really need to start slowing down a little, I need to breathe!
recover well friend. ease on into life. One slow moment at time. <3
I absolutely love that you incorporate principles of faith into your blog posts. I always remind myself how thankful I am to have the strength to work out, compete in races, and just be healthy overall. It’s such a privilege!
So true Julie! a privilege we must remember!
Praying for you both! I’m sure your hubby will rock it!
Good luck Kiwi!!!
Perky Jerky…something I’ve been seeing all over the place. I want to try.
I need to order more balls.
I’ve had to chance to slow down…thanks for sharing the challenge with us 🙂
Ah good luck Mr. Kiwi!! Can’t wait to hear about it. Lots of chances for sure. I am taking a chance today too… I spontaneously signed up for a women’s basketball league and have not played since my college season ended in March. Here’s to that chance!
no way! that’s awesome Amy!
I am taking a chance running every single day. Fingers crossed my knee holds up for me!
yes!! praying for a good strong knee!
do you eat whey? I thought you were dairy free for some reason.
yep, whey is good! i eat lactose free or low lactose for FODMAPS. Dairy is fine. Gotta have my butter! <3
LOVE this post Lindsay – love! I hope it all works out for you & if not quite what you expect, there are always other turns on the path! 🙂
I WANT THOSE BALLS! I already know my next order will be those maple ones! 🙂
Really want to read that Friday post in case this happens to me – life after blogging…
Yes, i think you will LOVE Friday’s post!
Good luck this weekend, girl! So many great things in this post. Perky Jerkey? This must be an American thing, but there’s a good chance I’ll be in MI over Canadian thanksgiving so I’m going to try to track some down! And those strawberry bites….. I need them right now!!!
oh yes, you need this Angela! come to US and stay longer! in fact, come visit!
Good luck to y’all this weekend!!! (I know that you work just as hard as your Kiwi!)
thank YOU friend.
Good luck for your husband!! You two make such a great team, I know it will be a success!
THe pancakes and healthy bites look absolutely delish and I wished I could grab them righ now through my screen 🙂
i wish you could crawl thought the screen and dine with me. <3
Yayy. Lee and I will come help you cheer him on soon enough 😉
yay!! best cheer team ever!
Good luck to your Hubs! Those healthy bites look so yummy 🙂 Taking a chance…4 mile run with Drake around the neighbor in the Stroller!
way to go KATIE!
I’m getting so excited to see you and James this weekend. The weather there is looking chilly too!
Good luck to the hubs for his race and to you for being super Sherpa!
I love that you’re walking the last part of your runs. Great way to take some much-deserved time to yourself!
We took a chance sleeping in and woke up on our own refreshed! 😉
Good luck this weekend!!!! I’ll stalk you on IG for the results. 🙂
Lucky you getting to hang with Heather!
wish you were there to stalk.. i mean sherpa with me.
Ooooo! Good luck to the hubs! I would say that I’ll keep my fingers crossed for him, but I’ll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers instead 🙂
that’s even better!
So many great things going on. As always your healthy bites look amazing. Best of luck with the race thinking weekend. I’ll be thinking of you both 🙂
thank you Danielle! p.s. I need to send you bites soon!
dr apt this afternooon…………… good luck to kiwi! 🙂 🙂 xo
keep me posted friend! <3
Best of luck in the tri!! I love that you keep God at the center of it all 🙂 A chance that I will take today…not sure yet, but we shall see what God has planned!
Best of luck to Kiwi, that is!
thank you alison! Keep focusing on HIS plans! <3