jody shoup 44 Favorite ways to stay active: I love hiking with my boyfriend and our dog; being active together in the outdoors is marvelous. I like to mix in other fun activities like inline skating and rowing. I don’t skip weight work: being in the gym makes me feel strong. How she stays motivated: I enjoy the structure of my triathlon training and it helps to keep me motivated. I know that I feel my best when I’ve taken time to take care of me. Advice for others: Create healthy habits! Wellness must be cultivated daily. Proudest fitness achievement: I was thrilled to travel to South Africa for the Ironman70.3 World Championships and later to Switzerland with Team USA. Favorite healthy snack: Apple slices with peanut butter
Favorite ways to stay active: I teach a cycle class two days a week at CycleYOU Lexington, and also participate in other core and strength classes on my days off. Taking walks with my 2-year-old daughter is also a great pasttime and a way to unwind after a busy day. How to stay encouraged I try to maintain a positive attitude through all circumstances and look at the BRIGHTEST outcome, even when the weight is heavy. As my self-penned tattoo says, “...only I can re-cycle me.” Advice for others: Do not ever be discouraged to just TRY. It takes time. It takes dedication. You will slip, and that is okay. The key is getting back on track for a better YOU. Proudest fitness achievement: I challenged myself to run 6 races in a year (I hate running, BTW.) My first was a small 3K and it took me 42 minutes. My sixth was the Bluegrass 10K, and I finished that in 57 minutes. I was so very proud of that!
j. stuart hurt
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