How Ironman Training Helped a Wife Find Her True Passion - From Stuck to Unstuck! Have you ever had a friend who you shares your same story/journey but in a
What I learned After Realizing I Wasn’t Going to Meet My Goals
Whoa, how's that for a title?! But it's real folks, and sometimes we need to a little slap of reality, in a good "AH HA" way. Am I right? So today's post
2 Life Happiness Hacks for 2015
Yesterday marked our 7 year anniversary! Seven years people! That's seven years of chasing this Crazy Cotter Triathlon dream. That's 7 years of ups, downs,
Why Easy Sessions Make You a Better Athlete
Each month I get to a point where I just need a break. Instead of trying to push through workouts and act all invincible, I remember the 45 minute rule. The one
Why White Rice Makes a Nice Recovery Food
Questions I get asked a lot ---> Is white rice Paleo? Shouldn't I eat brown rice instead? Shouldn't I avoid carbs at night? Isn't white rice high on the
How I Got a Bunch of Triathletes to Go Dairy Free and Gluten Free Pre Race Week!
I did it. I successfully convinced the triathletes staying with us last week to go DAIRY FREE and Gluten free pre –race week. And you wanna know the best part?
What To Do When Your BIG Dreams or Goals Feel Stalled
Almost 7 years ago I married the Kiwi and became a Sherpa wife (aka pro athlete supporter, food maker and supplier, race day cheerleader, etc.). Almost 6 years
Letting Go of Routine and Going with the Rhythm
It’s funny, most people are heading back to school, work, etc. and craving a routine. I get that, I really do. Especially if you have kids. But for us? We’ve
What We Eat to Maximize Recovery and Fight Oxidative Stress
What We Eat to Maximize Recovery and Fight Oxidative Stress Before I jump into today’s post, I’m thinking I better explain what oxidative stress is. Maybe
Gluten Free Pre-Race Meal Ideas
I’ve been married to the kiwi for over 6 ½ years, which means I’ve made a lot of gluten free pre-race meals. Some have been at home, some have been in a
Overnight Chia Matcha Smoothie
So as my husband (aka the kiwi) prepares himself for this first block of races, I will embrace the repetitive side and prepare for any and all chances.
Gluten Free Beet Potato Mash with Basil
Gluten free beet potato mash with Basil! A great side vegetable side dish rich in antioxidants and full of flavor! Easy to make and healthy. What's more
Gut Health Webinar and Thinking out Loud
Well this is going to be a quick post. I have some final Healthy Bites orders I am working on and of course setting up the Healthy Bites giveaway and recipe for
How I became a Professional Triathlete and Why I Chase this Dream
It’s in me, it’s in us... this "DREAM BIG" syndrome. And honestly, I don’t know how to live any different. I married a dreamer, in fact, it’s one of the many
3 Gluten Free Recovery Snacks for Coffee Lovers
This week and next week have some pretty crucial recovery days for the kiwi. Why? Well, race season is about here. I can’t believe it, but his first race of the
How to Fuel a Professional Triathlete for Race Season
I always joke with my husband that feeding him (during hard training and race season) is like feeding a family of four. And when we go do training camps or have
When You Think You’re Failing, it’s Time to REFOCUS
Well I rarely post on a Thursday, but two things prompted me to write a “THURSDAY THOUGHTS ” or rather a TRUTHS post –> These TWO Inspiring women (Carla and
Why Every Athlete Needs to EMBRACE an Off Season.
As I sit here typing this post, but Husband is enjoying a coffee date with a friend. A rarity he gets to enjoy during the season. Usually (during training/race
Race Week: living on chances.. and protein
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
Places, Faces, and Races: The Recap
Well, we’re back to the grind and back in Austin after a race weekend in Maine. Like I mentioned Monday, I am extremely grateful for this community and the true
The Cotter Feeding Zone: Race Week
Well, we’re going. The kiwi is racing. I honestly didn’t know if it was going happen after last week’s bad week of training. As an athlete, he questioned his
Gluten Free Chocolate PB Pastry Pie
Last week was tough on the Kiwi. The 100+F heat made it hard for him to train like he wanted to and other “life” things occupied his mind. He felt as if his Pro
Worry Free Friday
A few weeks ago I wrote a post titled “The 5 Components of Dreaming Big.” I guess you could say it was my own “theory” of how to approach your dreams (big or
The 5 Components of Dreaming Big
I have this theory. A theory about Dreaming Big. You know, the kind of dream it takes more that one person to go after?! Could be a dream you wish for your
