#bettysquad2021

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Days like this. ☀️ . Half way-ish through the week and wow, we’ve been gifted amazing weather. 😍 . Scored a nice solid “A” on the track today and went on to finish off a good 7 miles. 🙌🏼 . Tomorrow, we ride early 🥴 and strength with FitLab on @bettydesigns AND some added #strengthfortriathletes exercises @coachjotridot gave me for homework. 🙂 . And likely, a nap. Also homework. 🤪 . Hope you’re getting to go outside, wherever you are. 🙌🏼 #BDLab #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #endurancecouture #stylishAF #BettySquad2021 #SlayinStyle #BettyStyle #Baller #roadtoironman #coachJoJo #teamgrit #RokaMatador #findfaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CKAxG1xAVuu/?igshid=ned142rf9cb5

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Day 2 -Brick workout Probably the last “short one” as I’m at the end of assessment week. It al starts ramping up after Sunday’s run. 👊🏼 🚴🏻‍♀️Zwift ride with my Betty sisters - I think I need to recalibrate my trainer because the power was all over the board 🎢 I still managed a 97 TriDot score so the pain and agony atleast hit the training right. 😂 🏃🏻‍♀️off the bike felt awesome and my paces have been adjustment for assessment. So now, I’m hitting the pace right but for endurance, the heart rate is still 🚀😕. That’s going to take some work. 🤷🏻‍♀️ . Also started a little late on the #pushupchallenge but it’s something I really need. My upper body strength is lacking and when I did this last year, I got crazy strong. Join us! 50 or 100 a day, any which way you can. 💪🏼 Check out Erin’s post on her feed for details @tryfit . Now off to my Sunday run, family time and getting the house back in order for a new year (because it officially starts when everyone goes back to school/work 😜🤣). #sundayfunday #optoutside #bettysquad2021 #zwiftcycling #tridottraining #houstonfitness (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlxT_1gnow/?igshid=1knyi6lgnk3xi

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Day 1, 2021 . Swim assessment with @coachjotridot & @s_cranson - a hard feat with only a couple of hours of sleep, a 6am wake up call & wind chill temps at close to freezing on a outdoor swim 🥶 . But, meeting these ladies and being accountable makes it a nonnegotiable for me. It wasn’t the most improved of swims but enough to increase my intensities in upcoming training days. . 2500M ☑️ and an awesome time with my teammates and coach/friends. Enjoyed laughing about how hard it was to get out of the pool and freezing together in a frenzy to change and warm up. 😂 . Can’t think of a better way to start the year. 🥰 . #doepicshit #gritandgrace #badassisbeautiful #iamtridot #tridotambassador #bettysquad2021 #swimday #roadtoironman #ironmantraining #imtx #bettysquad21 #beatyesterday #findyourfast #imtexas2021 #ironmantexas #imtx2021 #momof4 #fitover40 #thisis46 #latinatriathlete #womenfortri #momswhotri #swimbikerunrepeat #meagainstme #consistencyiskey (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJiCtRyggsV/?igshid=b1umwpycoiem

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5KTime trial day 2 out of 3 assessments for the week ✔️ . . Running, ugh, running. Not my strong suit but I keep lacing up and showin’ up. . I dreaded this one. And every other 5k all out effort for that matter. I stretched, worked on tight muscles beforehand and did some warm drills (good ideas but also procrastinating😬) . It started pouring a couple minutes into my warm up and I briefly gave myself an opportunity for an excuse if I bombed it. (Vulnerable thought here) . But alas, Mother Nature wasn’t going to let me off the hook. As quick as the rain started, it stopped. 🥴 And I had no choice but to crank my wheels and push through...breaking my efforts into small bite size increments that were more palatable for my weak mental game. . Since working with @coachjotridot I feel like a sponge absorbing every bit of wisdom she drops on me. I kept thinking small steps, fast steps. And my turn over and cadence, though it’s felt weird at first, just clicks in making me move faster. . Wouldn’t you know it, I clocked my fastest 5K EVER. (Perfectly middle packer type pace, don’t called Guiness or anything 😂, but awesome for ME). . It was a damn awesome feeling to see the needle move in a place where I generally feel like I suck. . Swipe to see my excitement. 😂 I felt like a kid jumping around my driveway afterwards. 🤩 . One more day left in the year. As you can see, I’m not idly moving into 2021. I’m comin’ in hotttt, baby! 🔥 . How about you? What have you on your radar for the 2021? . #doepicshit #gritandgrace #badassisbeautiful #bettysquad2021 #timetrial #roadtoironman #ironmantraining #imtx #ironmantexas #bettysquad21 (at Spring Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcdioegdkW/?igshid=6suilyctv9of

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FTP test...a timeline. 🤩😖🤢😰🥴😬🥳 . 📷 Before and afters - there is no “during” because 🤢😂 . Last pic, I discovered I “bumped” my TriDot points by 3! So yay, for increased FTP. This will set my bike workout intensities for the next month. So...time to level up. 💪🏼👊🏼 Thanks @coachjotridot for walking me through the numbers! 😘 Tomorrow, 5k Time Trial 🥴 . 2 days left of 2020! 💃🏻 . . #beatyesterday #findyourfast #bettysquad2021 #imtexas2021 #ironmantexas #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #roadtoironman #imtx #momof4 #fitover40 #thisis46 #latinatriathlete #womenfortri #momswhotri #swimbikerunrepeat #meagainstme (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJaDHOrAo-1/?igshid=jue51dje7zlm

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Looking ahead to the New Year? Or counting down the workouts of 2020?Or maybe they both coincide with the new @bettydesigns drop?? 🤔🤩 . Monday 3000M 🏊🏼‍♀️ ☑️ . I was underfueled and undercaffeinated but I pushed the mental strength gears that I so badly need to sharpen. Went over my workout by 1000M to work on my stroke, pull, position, yadda yadda. Used fins for the first time towards the end and whoa! 😲 . I kept repeating to myself “don’t quit when you’re tired, quit when you’re done” over and over and I swear it propelled me to finish stronger than I began. . First assessment on the bike tomorrow. I’m kinda nervous! But I’ll be using that mantra again as FOR SURE! . So, with just a few days left in the year, how are you going to make the best of each and every one of them? #coachjojo #gritandgrace #justkeepswimming #antiquit #doepicshit #badassisbeautiful #disrupttheracecourse #bettysquad2021 #roadtoironman #imtx #ironmantexas2021 #imtx21 #swimbikerun #iamtridot #tridotambassador (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXbWt9AZqi/?igshid=15owemw6q7gdy

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I chickened out of my swim today so I threw some extra heavy weight around to make up for it. . I’ve committed to continuing with my triathlon plan but putting in the extra work to get stronger too (consistently) in preparation for #IMTX - honestly, my biggest concern is my body holding up 😖I have a nagging issue that I need to dig into and resolve. I’m hesitant to find out it’s more than I’ve given it credit for. 😕 . #80dayobsession is the poison of choice for strength and today was day 5 #legday and then I added more exercises to compensate for the missed swim. . Recovery over the holiday week was a perfect combo. . Hope everyone enjoyed their time, despite it being different this year. . And now, we get back to work & finish strong so we can put a big bow on 2020 and put it behind us. . Tomorrow we begin our #decemberburpeechallenge - details are in my story. I’ll be tagging some friends to join me each day for the first week. 😜💪🏼#lessgo . . #swimbikerunlift #ironmantraining #roadtoironman #imtx2021 #triathlonstrengthtraining #chickswholift #strongnotskinny #doepicshit #badassisbeautiful #bettysquad2021 #bettysquad21 (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIPhKAcAeQN/?igshid=16d71n0wi6oc7

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Those post taper workout feels. #easyliksundaymorning oh wait 🥴😂 . #onSundayswerace #tminus4days #swimbikerun #bettysquad2021 #imtx703 #imtexas703 #imtx #imtx2021 #roadtoironman #doepicshit #badassisbeautiful #disrupttheracecourse #triathlontraining #tritraining #ironmantraining #everybodyisabetty (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHuBsLPAFrq/?igshid=xdrohqndl301

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Your vibe attracts your tribe. And my tribe just happens to be my squad. ☠️🦋💗 . So grateful for these bonds with these amazing women. #sisterhood . H-Town Bettys bringing a warm Texas welcome to @leilaniacostascholtz - so happy to meet you IRL and having ALL the fun. 🥰 . Took my gratitude for a #fartlekrun this morning and spent some time enjoying the outdoors and finishing up with some strength and the #bettysquadcrunchchallenge . Only 11 days to go! 🥴 . . . #bettysquad #disrupttheracecourse #tridottraining #iamtridot #everybodyisabetty #bettysquad2021 #bettysquad21 #strongnotskinny #trilife #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #momswhotri #fitover45 #womenfortri #momswhotri #houstonfitness #houstonblogger #houstontx #latinatriathlete #fitlatina #momof4 #fitfluential #texasrunner (at Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHegT1ggEL6/?igshid=vgnbrya8luwo

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Race rehearsal day ☑️ 50 miles bike 🚴🏻‍♀️, followed by 40 min 🏃🏻‍♀️ and about a dozen ingested bugs and lots more yapping. 🤪 . Felt good though the run was hot🥵 Summer feeling day in the H. Finished up with 50 of our 220 crunches #bettysquadchallenge 💪🏼 . Wishing all our friends racing tomorrow lots of FUN!! @cj_trimom @cassietris @besttrimom go get it!👊🏼 And all those at #IMFL @ashley.runs.hi @andree_miceli #bettysquad2021 #GoBettysGo . Our day is coming @rosannabennett ! 😳🤢🥴🤣 . . . #bettysquad #disrupttheracecourse #tridottraining #iamtridot #fridayfeels #everybodyisabetty #bettysquad2020 #strongnotskinny #trilife #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #momswhotri #fitover45 #womenfortri #brickworkout #houstonfitness #houstonblogger #houstontx #latinatriathlete #fitlatina #momof4 #fitfluential (at George Bush Park Bike Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRs7mSgiWT/?igshid=tcq90wuulfne

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Took a little self care break after my swim today. Just sat and listened to the waterfall, enjoyed my post workout snack and the warm sun on my skin. . It was an itty bitty baby faux vacation 😂 I need more of those. 🤪 . #bettysquad2021 #bettysquad #selfcare #tvtimeout #2020presidentialelection #disrupttheracecourse #tridottraining #iamtridot #bettysquad2020 #strongnotskinny #trilife #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #momswhotri #fitover45 #justkeepswimming #womenfortri #poolday #houstonfitness #houstonblogger #houstontx #latinatriathlete #fitlatina #momof4 #fitfluential (at Wanderlusting) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHO9Unwgt5S/?igshid=qdooxljhw8i4

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Monday - Open Water swim day...now THAT is how you kick off a week! . Getting the jitters out for swimming in the open water...it gets easier each time! And this time making more introductions between @cj_trimom & @rosannabennett (look at me being all social and stuff 😂) . A little over 2500y in an hour with about as much time chatting and screwing around 🤪 #ifitsnotfunyouredoingitwrong 😂 . Not as cold as it was last week and it turned out to be a gorgeous day. . . . #bettymeetup #bettysquad2021 #bettysquad #bettysquad2020 #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #ows#openwaterswimming #momswhotri #fitover45 #fitmoms #keeplaughing #gooutside #justkeepswimming (at Twin Lakes Scuba Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHWb74AONZ/?igshid=1h89n13v296w0

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Find ya a squad that inspires you, motivates you, smothers you with kindness and keeps you laughing. ❤️ . Loved making introductions and coming away as if we’ve known each other always. ❤️ . No better way to get an open water swim (and a group ride at 5:30 too!) . #doubleworkout #bettymeetup #bettysquad2021 #bettysquad #bettysquad2020 #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx2021 #ironmantraining #badassisbeautiful #doepicshit #ows#openwaterswimming #momswhotri #fitover45 #fitmoms #konabetty #keeplaughing (at Twin Lakes Scuba Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG9Bg8RAPd3/?igshid=obg527fy9e8d

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Same pool, different season 😂☀️ . Kicking off the week strong and with new “official” goals. 😳 . Excited for the 2021 possibilities 🤩 . #poolday #swimday #houstonweatherbelike #houstontx #houstonfitness #bettydesigns #bettysquad2020 #bettysquad2021 #disrupttheracecourse #doepicshit #badassisbeautiful #swimbikerunrepeat #swimbikerun #bikiniweather #tridottraining #tridotambassador #tridot #fitmomof4 #fitfluential #itsalifestyle #triathlonswim #triathlonlife #chlorineismyperfume #imtx703 #imtx2021 #imtx #ironmantraining #roadtoironman (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG1Q_D3gxhY/?igshid=4cuawz7cpo33

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Tired and confused about the weather (what else is new?🤪) but I nailed my swim assessment & pushed that benchmark up (finally). . Two solid weeks of training! Hurray! Increased volume and still feeling good and all the training with friends is really making me look a whole more extroverted than I am. 🤣😂 . #introvertedAF #itsaprocess #bettysquad2020 #bettysquad2021 #everyoneisabetty #doepicshit #onceabettyalwaysabetty #badassisbeautiful #stylishaf #tridotambassador #tridottraining #swimbikerun #triathlontraining #houstonfitness #houstonblogger #momswhotri #fitover45 #latinatriathlete #swimday #justkeepswimming #ironmantraining #roadtoironman #imtx703 #imtx (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGx90bWAxLk/?igshid=1oadyiy7628sx

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This is becoming a weekly thing and I’m really loving it! The miles go by so much easier with these ladies and on the trails. . Missed the gator sightings this time but check out @cassietris & @cj_trimom posts to see the big 🐊 they saw! 😳 #trailrunning #motherrunners #triathlontraining #bettysquad2020 #bettysquad2021 #disrupttheracecourse #doepicshit #houstonrunning #tridotambassador #roadtoironman #imtx #imtx703 #halfironmantraining #ironmantri #badassisbeautiful (at Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGwDwheAzRa/?igshid=175vjvf7tryn7