Well, you know what today is. It’s What I ate Wednesday! Normally, I am ALL OVER THIS! But today, I’m lacking it. My computer decided to hate me for leaving this weekend and left a nasty virus. Such a warm welcome home (enter sarcasm). No no, not complaing. Promise, just stating the facts. Okay thats a stretching it, I know. haha
Anyway, I have no food in my pantry and have yet to find time to go to the store.
Thank goodness for my NUTTZO staple and cereal. haha.
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But moving past the food (or lack there of food), I know a lot of you were wondering about the hubs’ race. I kind of left you hanging. I can’t really speak for him, but I can say this……it was a crappy day.
Crappy days come and go. You question a lot, you get frustrated, angry, disappointed, and then you MOVE ON!! No need to rehash all the small things, ya know? The focus is now on recovery before the next race. I know I talk as if I am racing but I am not. He’s the competitive one here. But I am part of the COTTER CREW and I care A LOT about his passion, his pro career, his health, etc.
Even though the day did not go as we had hoped, I was still able to capture moments of hard work, focus, dedication, smiles, and more.
What I Watched Wednesday…..The Race.
the prep day
pre-game show
My favorite age grouper getting ready to go! YEA BRE!
Also not pictured is Mandy (Caratunk girl). I got to meet her and cheer her on as well!
The race to the finish
How to move past a crappy day……
When in Rome, right? Enjoy the comforts of Northeastern foods. First time for the hubs to try a cannoli!
I think it made him happy.....for the time being.
We will sometimes fail to be who we want to be but we will get closer to who we are meant to be every time we fall and then choose to take God’s hand so we can get up again!
Now go check out Heather's post to make you feel all warm and fuzzy!
;)
p.s.
Friday someone will get free tea! hehe.
122 comments:
I LOVE the quote at the end. It's so true - there are times (many times, it seems) that we fail at something we feel so compelled to accomplish. But God truly has a plan for us - and recognizing that there is a greater plan is such a huge step!
I'm sure that cannoli definitely helped! :)
Oh man, there is no way I could do the 3:45 am wake up call. Especially for 4 days! Looks like it was an awesome race tho. I don't think I have ever tried a cannoli!!!
I know, I need to get out more ;)
Sorry the race day didn't go as well as expected. I think a cannoli has to make up for it though! And thank you for the link ;-)
I am glad you have a positive face on! :)
When you fall,you pick yourself up and run faster.I am sure Hubs would bounce back!!Have a great day
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I am a BIG fan in your choice of car tunes. ;)
Girl you LICK that spatula! Now I want a cannoli covered in choco chips...
You poor thing go buy yourself some food! 3:45 a.m. is way too early to be waking up and I am sorry you have been so busy. Vacation to Utah? Yes please! It would be a great place for the hubs to train. :)
You are amazing for staying positive about a bad race. Hold your head high and remember one of my favorite quotes. "Success is not finale, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
That quote is just what I needed to start my morning! :) Sorry your husband's race didn't go as well as expected. It's always hard to watch someone you love have a hard day. It seems like you both have the right attitude, though. Just move on, and - eventually - looking back, it will be just a small disappointment leading to larger successes.
awww, i'm sorry the race didn't go as well as planned. cannoli looks divine! happy recovering :)
i feel like i've been way out of touch. sorry the race didnt go as planned. and i hope you can get some rest in soon!! happy wednesday linds!
katie : )
WOW that canolli looks amazing. So I jsut found your blog, which is amazing by the way. Erin from Until you tri turned me on to it. Her and I are trying to figure out the evil reply/automated email situation. I use Disqus too but you don't get automated emails if i reply to your comment :( :(. Erin said she gets automated ones from you....any chance you could show me your trick?
I'm the race crew of the family as well, and I know what it's like to have a crappy race day. :( I'm sorry, but as you know, every bad race is still a learning experience...even though I know NOT to say that on race day. Always best to wait a few days for that one. ;)
Sorry about the computer virus as well. Thank goodness of Nuttzo and cannolis, huh?
I've never had cannoli...but it doesn't matter...now I'm focused on that Nuttzo. :p How have I not seen this before?!?!
thanks for a great post. so often, blogs are bright & sunny (which is good) but it's important to talk about struggles, too. it lets people know that everyone's human - and gives ways to overcome defeats/setbacks! awesome - also, great shot of a cannoli!
I love all of the pictures! And am so glad you were able to travel to the competition! I am sorry it did not go the way anyone had hoped but we all have those days and the best part is that there will be another day. And I am sure that there were many lessons to be learned which I ALWAYS love about tough times...if nothing else...I can take a valuable lesson with me :) have a wonderful day!!
As always, I'm inspired by your ability to see the positive and turn a crappy day into lessons learned and determination to keep pushing forward. James is lucky to have a crew like you! :)
i'm so sorry that the race didn't go as he hoped. i'm always amazed by how different our bodies are day to day. it can be frustrating when things don't go the way you want them to on big race days. it sounds like you guys have a good attitude about it though. here's hoping the next race is exactly the opposite!
Great photos even if it wasn't the best day. Hope he has a much better day at the next one!!!
Aww you are the best wifey - so supportive and loving. I'd react the same way if something didn't go right for Scott. I know how hard your husband works and trains, it's got to be so frustrating when the race doesn't turn out quite right. I'm glad you are both keeping positive and being as supportive as you can be for one another. That is so important!! Cannoli helps too ;-)
So positive! Recovery is a physical and mental process, and I think you guys have a pretty awesome grasp of both aspects. I'm sure next race will be better!
Cannoli soothes the soul. I know this in my Italian blood :)
Aww, sorry the race didn't go as planned. But you have such a great and SUPPORTIVE attitude about it! Woo hoo!
I love the pre-race video haha.. the music.. the hubs lookin tired.. the light @ 5:30 AM!
hey steph. Thanks for the email. Glad we found each other. YEA! Love Erin too!
As for the Disqus, I usually just cut and paste their email when I hit reply to
the blog. Hope that helps!
Cheers!
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Yes, crappy days. I am having a crappy week. I just want some ME time. But, I feel like I am on overload. Plus, my knees are giving me problems when I run (right when I was doing so well). Gotta get some knee bands!
Yes, crappy days. I am having a crappy week. I just want some ME time.
But, I feel like I am on overload. Plus, my knees are giving me problems
when I run (right when I was doing so well). Gotta get some knee bands!
youre not out of touch, you've just been busy. thanks for checkin in Katie!
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thanks Sam, recovering is much needed. The cannoli helped. haha.
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oh and I love the last line to what you said. The larger picture! thanks Jenn!
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i definitely need a vacation to UTAH. I would be in heaven with all you lovely
ladies. And of course Yogurtland! haha.Thank you for that last quote. It hit
home!
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boy that thing was RICH! but good for the soul.
Hope you passed your drivers test!
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that was his pump up music. haha. love it!
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it was the first thing that made him kinda smile. Cannoli's do wonders, haha. I
ENJOYED seeing that.
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next post race treat, cannoli!!! go for it.
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yes, so true. Easier said than done but no one ever said it was easy. Thanks
Court! needed to hear that today.
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amen to that. Lessons learned make me feel better about it all. thanks Julia!
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yes, we are human and real. life gives you lemons. sometimes sweet and sometimes
sour. Right?
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my motto: when life gives you lemons ... make a lemon martini! :)
oh girl, I need to hook you up with some Nuttzo!! its amazing.
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you know it! i did not say anything for a good 8 hours. Just fed him good food.
Happy belly equals happy man. Right? As for the computer, it will all work
out. Just bad timing. Hope you are little summer are enjoying......the SUMMER.
;)
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oh now thats perfect!
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oh I am sorry girl. Get a knee band for sure and maybe some new shoes. Stick to
soft surface running for a while maybe.
Let me know how it feels later.
:)
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great attitude...im sure it was hard on your husband..but there will always be another race and he will kick its ass! cannoli's always make me feel better! :)
i know, crazy light at 5:30am. wow! i liked it though. Hows' your training? legs
any better?
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i know we both think alike here and I love that you know EXACTLY how I am
feeling. Such a blessing!
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me too! he has eagleman next weekend so cross your fingers all goes well. Whats
next for you?
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3:45am will always be an ungodly hour- lol! So glad you made it home safe & thank you for all of your sweet words :) You are such an amazing blog friend :)
I'm sorry that it was a crappy day for the race :( ...but there is always next time, right?! And I love the way the way to move past a crappy day-- mmmmm- cannolis are delish!!
Now that I'm back I need to order some of your healthy bites!! How do I do that? Should I send you an email with the flavors?
this is so true. And you know that well being a yoga instructor. So in tune with
your body yet it can switch on you so quickly, ya know?
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it really is mental. speaking of, hows your foot/toe?! I can't log onto your
site for some reason. hmm...
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i feel lucky to be part of his dream. Gotta stay positive most of the time, but
i definitely think a good frustrating release is healthy, right? haha.
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Thank you so much for sharing Lindsay, I know how tough it can be to be open when things don't turn out the way you both hope for and have worked so hard for. I totally understand that even though he's technically the one whose racing that you are right there with him! I had a conference call at the same time that Nick was off interviewing for a job and I was so distracted because I was nervous for him!
Best wishes for a better race next time. Yey for Cannolis! :)
oh i love that amy. KICK ASS for sure. thanks friend.
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thanks jenny. I know you can relate. And I think its a good thing to be that
kind of wife. Devotion stems from the heart, ya know?
Happy Wednesday friend!
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Love the quote at the end and hope your hubby feels that way. Not every race can be perfect which is so frustrating! I am craving my nut butter now!! :)
Oh no, Lindsay, I'm so sorry it wasn't a good race for James. I'm thinking about you guys. You and I both known the power of positive thoughts. I really believe that while you can't change things, you can change your focus and focusing on the positive will make things better. My thoughts are with the Cotter Crew! Big hugs my friend!
Glad you and the man are bouncing back...the cannoli HAD to have solved it all, I mean, really, it IS a cannoli after all ;-) yum! I love your perspective and outlook and the quote at the end is SO SO good!! Onward right??
Free tea?! I'm English and no-one dishes out tea for free here! What the heck is going on?!!! lol
I loved this so very much.
You are a rockin' wife.
I'm dying to know if he liked the cannoli. ;)
I'm sure it was hard to see your hubby have a hard day out there, but I'm sure you being there for him made it SO much better to recover from! And I'm sure in the scheme of things, you both know that what he does is pretty incredible!! Y'all seem like such a great team!! :) Upward and onward and I'm sure you both learned a lot!! Hugs!
3:45 AM!!! Girl, I would be WIPED!!! I am so so sorry about your computer and that it wasn't a great race weekend (when it rains it pours). I wish I could go grocery shopping for you and bring you a delicious nutritious dinner....stupid living so far away from each other!) You are beautiful and now I am craving a cannoli! I have never had a cannoli either!
You are such an inspiration! And of course you feel it when your husband has a bad day. Perhaps not in the same way he does, but it's never easy to watch those we love struggle.
I can't believe that was his first time eating a cannoli!! Thoughts?
Such a great attitude! I wish I could be that positive after crappy days.
You are TOTALLY justified in feeling like it was your race too because you are his crew! You guys are a team and you're there for the good days and the bad. And the best way to recover from a bad day is with cannoli. I hope they filled it in front of you!
FIRST time trying a CANNOLI? How has he lived....
sorry about race :( i still think y'all are the bomb.commmm!! ;)
welcome home dear friend! you married lady you!! Thank you for your kind words
and yes, email me whatever flavors you want. Or look on FB and let me know. we
can finalize things via email. lindsay (at) ourhealthybites (dot) com!
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i've got a free coupon to give. yea!
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and cannoli's are so so much better up north! I learned that!
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thanks sarena. you know that means SO SO MUCH! people ask how to stay so
positive and really, there is no other choice. Ya know? Its called perseverance!
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i know you can relate. like when the coach had a bad game/season, etc? You want
to make things better for them but you can't. Just gotta move on. Sending you
lots of nutter butter love!! haha.
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its funny, because I always get so pissed yet I get over fast. I think I've
learned I have no other choice but to move on. ya know? So what did you
decide.....triathlon?? Yes??
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i told him he had to try one while we were up north. He liked it, but thought it
was very rich. They are rich....but sooo worth it. Right?
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oh you nailed it katy. It is hard to watch and kind of feel useless. All you can
do is try to make them smile.....hence the cannoli. haha.
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haha, thats what my mom said. When it rains it pours....BUT....there is usually
a rainbow after. Awww, so sweet. And yes, i wish I lived near you. I would bribe
you into taking me to your mom's to raid the fridge. haha.
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oh thank you. i like being part of the team, no matter the circumstance.
:)
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ha, I like that. Rockin wife it is! and yes, he liked the cannoli. the man is
pretty easy to please with food. Thank GOD!
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i'm not sure how he lived. He's from New Zealand so he had no idea was a cannoli
was. CRAZY!
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oh man, cannoli's up north are 10x better. They fill it to the brim and them
some. Rich oooey gooey goodness. Totally gave him a sugar/cream coma. Perfect to
wash away a bad day! Hope you are home sweet home.
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Wait -- where in the northeast were you? If that cannoli is from the North End in Boston then I darn well hope it made him feel better ;-) Seriously though, I'm from an Italian family and NOTHING beats one of those babies!!!
yep, we were close to boston. In connecticut. It was a must!! he had never tried
one.
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the cannoli looks so good! ALWAYS silver lining!!
Can't wait to have authentic cannoli's in Italy!
PS-- you owe me a green smoothie and hangout time!
Too bad it was a crappy day but you always have such a great attitude and I'm sure your husband cheered up after eating that delicious cannoli, yum!
Im sorry he had a bad race. They happen to all of us , and they make the good ones THAT much better. I am sure he learned at least a thing or two and hopefully can use it in to improve upon the next time or at least to motivate his training! I love your quote at the end again too. So I have never had a cannoli before! I've seen them but never knew what they were. What is that one filled with? !
yes, it definitely made him smile. cannoli's are magical. haha.
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oh when are you going to italy?? SO FUN!! and when are you back in austin?
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the next race will be better.
I'm pretty sure i'll be going to Italy and other places in Europe when i get to my goal weight :) And i have NO idea when i'll be back in Austin! Get me a job interview and i'm back!
Its ok girl!!!!! a crappy day means many great ones to make up for it =) its true <3
xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons
thanks CB!
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Aw poor guy :( Sorry to hear things didn't go well. But you're so positive and I'm sure that will help him recover from the bad race :)
okay, we'll try to make BOTH happen sooner versus later. k?!
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i am hoping so! thanks Jen!
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I hope so. Just gotta smile and move one, right?
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yes they do! oh and the cannoli filling. Um, so good! I think its some kind of
cream/sugar/ricotta cheese mix.
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Aww we all have our crappy days but there are always better ones to look forward to :)
3:45 is brutal - even for moms! So you're entitled to have limited enthousiasm for wiaw... As for the hubs - I am so sorry but he will be stronger for this experience, and so will you. The knowledge that you can have a terrible day but then come back from it is a great thing to have - and he will have that. Love to you both - take care of yourselves!
gah so sorry about the crappy day-- not even kidding you- peanut butter solves ALL!
it sure does. I don't travel without it, haha. And you can comment now, yea!
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thank you petra. You are my encouraging queen! how's the chest? all healed from
infection?
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you got that right! and the weekend is near!!! woohoo.
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sorry about the crappy day... cannoli fixes everything :) Love those!!! And thanks for the great inspirational quote I needed to hear that today! xoxo
So sorry to hear! It happens though, and it sounds like you have a pretty good attitude about it (and hopefully he does too?) On another note, I love the concept of "What I Watched Wednesday - Race Edition!" Such a great idea!
we definitely need to more WIWW. Maybe you can do one with one of your races!!
fun.
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it was a good sugar coma for him, haha. Hope you all are well. Busy I know! And
how's the wedding planning?
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i think its super cool that he has a banner/poster with his pic and name on it! thats superstar in my book.
I agree. Wish I could have snagged that poster! Hope your trip went well. So
glad you guys are home safe!
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Aw, I am sorry to hear about his bad race day. We all have 'em. And I second the SR's superstar comment:). I wish you could have stolen the poster, too!:)
Sorry to hear about the bad race - but those are the ones that come before the best ones, right? Love the cannoli pic - and am totally craving one now! Get some sleep!
Bummer about the race. But it is the nature of the beast and happens to us all. Better luck next time! -Jen
Great pictures... and yummy gooey food can make all crappy races better! Hugs to the hubs!
Oh my goodness! 3:45!! That's nuts! Get some rest, girl! And sad day about the race, but great pictures anyway.
Sometimes, God adds a bad race here and there just to steer us in the path of humility. We all know your hubby is GREAT, and one bad race doesn't determine his abilities! :-)
thank you friend. Onward and upward, right?!
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nature of the beast is right. Thanks Jen. Needed to hear that!
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yes, I sure hope so. makes us stronger. thanks laura!
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thanks Erin. I agree, I should have snagged it. Would have been the highlight of
the weekend. haha.
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I'm so sorry the race didn't go as expected, but I think you have a wonderful attitude to deal with situations like these. Sometimes the way goes two steps forward, one step back, but in the end, you're still moving forward. :)
I've had some challenging situations in my life as well, but for some reason I never doubted that they were all meant to lead to something good in the end. This has to do with faith - that you simply *know* that God has a plan for you, and even the unhappy experiences are part of this plan - often a very important - to challange you to become the best person you can be.
I'm very, very happy that the two of you have each other. The support you can give to each other is amazing, and I believe it's a very rare thing, especially nowadays, that a woman dedicates her life to another person so much. It's a blessing for both of you to have each other, I believe.
humbling, yes. We learn from these experiences, even though we might not
understand it at the moment. Takes a lot of faith. Thanks for the encouraging
words friend. I'll pass that on to the hubs.
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thanks Rach. At least I could capture the good moments, eh?
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We all have our down days, next time will be better for him. He is lucky to have such a great friend/wife to support him and be there for him, LC, as I am sure you feel the same.
i do feel lucky. thanks for reminding about that jess! happy friday.
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Kath, you really do pinpoint my whole thought process. I love that about you.
thanks for such great words of wisdom.
Cheers,
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he is a rockstar in my book no matter what! eat up and enjoy those treats!
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