by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2008 | Get Fit, Goals, Journal, Triathlon
Tri for the Cure: Checkity check. The “Tempe Y Tri Babes” did well and had fun in the process. Positives: my relay partners were prepared, raced hard, and had great attitudes. Negatives: poor race organization. Not only were there swarms of people without...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2008 | Clutz McGee, Get Fit, Journal, Triathlon
I cannot sprint like a Kenyan, but I can swim with the best of Arizona brats who grew up in fancy swim clubs. Last night’s race was a fun reminder of why I wish the swimming came last. Let me paint the scene: Me and 100 other folk waiting for the start of a...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 29, 2008 | Get Fit, Good to Great, Triathlon
I swam in the state masters meet this weekend — the mile last night and four events this morning. I am blogging on nothing more than anxiety and exhaustion. I’m home, a wee bit sunburned and very happy to have competed. And yes, I took knitting to the...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 11, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Get Fit, Goals, Journal, Triathlon, Uncategorized
My roommate is moving next week to Canada and taking the five kitties with her. I’ll miss her company, although I am still not a “cat person.” Give me a Saint Bernard any day. I just don’t know what to do with cats, other than vacuum behind...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 5, 2008 | Get Fit, Journal, Politico, Reuse
We are one step closer today to having Madame President, who would be sworn in by our Madame Speaker of the House and holy moly I can barely contain the feminist in me from doing cartwheels around the office. Yahoo! To celebrate Spring, the changing of the political...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 12, 2008 | Domestic Art, Get Fit, Goals, Recipes
Barley for Breakfast Ingredients: 1.5 cups of pearled barley 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean Zest of one small lemon 8.5 cups of water Directions: Bring water to a boil, add barley and spices. Let simmer for 45 minutes. Reduce heat, add zest if desired. Cook until...