The Blonde Runner

Save Your Skin 10K

Lora — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:31 +0000

Join us for the annual Save Your Skin 10K (6.2 miles) and 2 mile awareness walk will be held in the Davis County, Utah on Saturday September 25, 2010 starting at the West Bountiful Park off Pages Lane (1600 North) just west of I-15.

Registration is available through active.com

10K Race fee: $35

2 Mile Race fee: $20

Race registration deadline: Sept. 18, 2010 - fees $10 more there after.

To learn more visit

www.saveyourskin10K.com

Why women accumulate weight

Lora — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:32:49 +0000

With time, women gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren’t heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy.

Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think,

“Good grief, look how smart I am!”

Cooking with Herbs at Willow

Lora — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:22:23 +0000

Cooking with Herbs
Thursday June 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Willow & Wildflower, 371 N. 200 W, Bountiful

Come learn how to cook with herbs presented by Lora Erickson aka Blonde Runner. This is a lecture style class covering common herbs used for cooking and ones that are easy to grow in your home garden. Join Willow as they celebrate Lavender Days. All community members invited to this free event. Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people are coming lora@blonderunner.com.

Thursday 24th 8:00 PM
Herb Potting– Bring your favorite pot and we will provide the soil and help you plant the herbs or plants that you purchase.

Click here to RSVP on Facebook

Click here to see what else is going on with Lavender Days here

Rokit Fuel - not for wussies

Lora — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:56:01 +0000

I am pleased to introduce my most recent sponsor: Rokit Fuel. This high quality product is made locally in Provo, Utah is just the kind of fuel I love to have with 13-19 whole food ingredients. It is packaged in such a way (air tight pouch) that it is easy to throw in my backpack to use on a hike with the family or on a road trip and can be eaten wet or dry. As a runner/triathlete and coach I am often going from one fitness activity to the next and it is so helpful to have a handy snack available that is convenient and also healthy. Rokit Fuel is perfect to keep handy and I truly “get a fist full of fuel” every time I eat it. Not only is Rokit Fuel healthy, but it tastes good. They have four flavors: Holy Pinole!, Pumpkin Chocolate (my favorite – yum!), Spice Cookie, and Stud Muffin. Each flavor is packed with high quality ingredients.

warning: this product is not for wussies.

If you are the kind of person that strives to be all you can be; busy, active and in the pursuit of excellence then try Rokit Fuel - you’ll love it! Don’t be a wussie.

“Rokit Fuel is not for wussies”

Click here to purchase Rokit Fuel on-line

Race Report: Willard Bay Triathlon

Lora — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:46:49 +0000

Race Report: Willard Bay Triathlon, Utah

June 5, 2010 – USAT sanctioned event

Sprint and Olympic Distance

By Lora Erickson blonderunner.com

I could not have been more delighted to arrive at the race venue under a clear blue sky. Race events are so enjoyable in beautiful weather and it was certainly that at the first annual Willard Bay Triathlon Sat. June 5, 2010. All the volunteers were workin’ hard finishing setting up the sprint and Olympic distance events offered as part of the Gold Medal Racing Series by On Hill Events. It was fun to see fellow members of the new club Northern Utah Triathletes there setting up their transitions and chatting with friends and listening to the upbeat music playing in the background.

After the race director reviewed the rules and updates about the route athletes headed to the water. Joe (the race director) told me that it was white caps on the other side the night before and a boat had over turned, but not this morning – the water was calm. Also the warm temperatures in Willard had significantly warmed up since the practice swim I had taken just a week earlier (frankly it was surprising to see the water soo much warmer is such a short time!).

Soon the Olympic waves were off. Jason Crompton was the first out of the water leading the men’s Olympic distance event with a great swim split several minutes before another small group of men came out of the water. There were lots of spectators cheering up on the dike and it was easy to see and follow the athletes the entire swim. The sprint distance participants where soon sent off, starting with a men’s wave followed by the women ten minutes later. The water was calm and it wasn’t overly crowed so it was a fairly smooth swim. The transition was set up to the south side of the water and was easy to access.

The bike course was fairly flat and we did have to dismount and remount our bike at an intersection twice for safety reasons. Overall it was well marked and a straight forward rectangle loop. The Olympic distance athletes looped around the bike route twice.

The run was on the gravel road on the dike overlooking the water. This out and back run made it easy to see where you were at in the race as a participant and was also great for spectators. The mosquitoes were not bad at all, so it looks like the abatement team did their job as the race director made all efforts to ensure. I think the race went very smoothly and I would suggest it for anyone looking to do their first openwater event or take on the Olympic distance for the first time. I am happy to report I posted the fastest female run split of the day in the sprint distance (hey they don’t call me Blonde Runner for nothin’). It wasn’t quite enough to get me to the top three so I had to be satisfied with fourth overall female in the Sprint distance event and first female in my division. They provided some sweet prizes with 1^st overall male and female in each event getting a wetsuit from Xterra and trophies for overall three deep with Road ID gift certificates and medals three deep in all age divisions. Thanks for putting on a great event On Hill Events! To learn more visit the event race site at http://www.willardbaytriathlon.com/

Overall Sprint Distance Results:

Male: Weston Woodward 1:01:53

Jesse Dunn 1:04:45

Bryson Garbett 1:07:11

Female: Karen Appleby 1:10:45

StephanieTomlin 1:11:21

Amanda Margulies 1:12:31

Overall Olympic Distance Results:

Male: Jason Crompton 2:04:14

Nathan Baldwin 2:10:30

Tyler Henley 2:15:04

Female: Mandi Janowitz 2:18:28

Amanda Dunlop 2:27:13

Toby Nishikawa 2:36:43

Link to official results: http://www.milliseconds.com/races/detail/1296

Lora Erickson is a competitive runner and triathlete with over 25 years of experience. She ran on scholarship for University of Utah and Utah State University where she was honored as an all-conference runner (top ten of all the Big West colleges). She is the owner of Blonde Runner Health LLC in Bountiful, Utah where she currently resides with her husband and four children and is a USATF certified running coaching. Lora has a true passion for health promotion and loves to see people get started in triathlons. She offers both men and a woman’s complete team training programs. She has also started a Northern Utah Triathletes group. To learn more visit www.blonderunner.com or contact her directly at lora@blonderunner.com.

Mountair Mile Children’s Race - June 26

Lora — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:01:08 +0000

Blonde Runner is a proud sponsor of the Mountair Mile Children’s Race. This event is a 1 and 2 mile event. Begin with your choice of bicycle or scooter and finish with a walk / run. All proceeds go to The Sharing Place; a grief support program for children, teens, and their families.

Date: Saturday June 26th, 2010
Time: Registration 8:00 am Race Time: 8:30 am
Location: 3145 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City.
Fee: $10.00
Register and pay online www.thesharingplace.org
Last year photos and KUTV News story

www.mountairacres.blogspot.com

Triathlon gear checklist

Lora — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:48:09 +0000

When you get started in triathlons, you will soon realize that you need supplies. You need supplies for training, and others for racing. I have put together a check list for you to use to guide you in getting the things you need for training and racing.

Click here and print off your list.

If you need help on knowing where to go to find good quality gear at reasonable prices, don’t hesitate to give me a call at 801-299-1601 or jet me an email at lora@blonderunner.com. I love to shop and know where to get some great values. Let me do the shopping for you.

Blonde Runner programs and classes

Lora — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:23:08 +0000

Lora offers a wide variety of classes and programs in the community. She loves to share her passion for health and fitness through teaching. As an athlete (running and triathlons) she welcomes sponsor support. To register for a class or program contact Lora at lora@blonderunner.com. To inquire about sponsorship or advertising contact her directly at 801-608-5516.

Available classes/programs include:

Men’s Triathlon Training Program

Women’s TEAM Training Program

Beginner Running Class

Eat to be Lean Class

Intermediate & Advanced Running

Indoor Personal Training

Advanced Nutrition Class

In-home Personal Training (private or small groups)

Healthy Cooking Classes

Optimum Weight Loss (class and program)

Triathlon Training Class (child and adult)

Swimming (triathlon specific - small groups)

Fitness & Diet Planning Class

Gardening & Home Storage

Chi Running

Race Planning & Consultation

Ragnar - Wasatch Back Relay Planning

Coping with Emotional Eating

Provident Living Class

Team Blonde Runner- Triathlon Women

For a complete list of community classes with dates and times click on the Current Community Classes link under the Services drop down menu on the tool bar above. I hope to meet you in a class.

To view Lora’s current sponsors click on the sponsor button on the top of this page.

New Triathlon Men’s Team

Lora — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:09:26 +0000

This is an all new men’s triathlon training program for beginner to intermediate athletes and will focus on the sprint & Olympic distance triathlons. Enjoy the camaraderie of group training while making lifelong friendships and getting in great shape. If you are new to triathlons, or want to improve your performance, this group is for you. All aspects of the triathlon will be covered; including nutrition, transitions, racing strategies, distance & open water swimming, daily workouts, bicycle maintenance, running interval training, group rides and plyometric drills. No Sunday workouts will be given or supported. To learn more about how you can become a team member, call Coach Lora “Blonde Runner” at 801-299-1601. To learn more visit: http://blonderunner.com/teams/team-blonde-runner-triathlon-men/

mom jeans commercial

Lora — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:01:21 +0000

This is the funniest commercial ever. Really fellow moms, let’s evaluate our look. Just because we are moms doesn’t mean that we can’t be attractive, youthful and fun. Get rid of the frumpy and look your best. Take care of your body and shape it. No moms jeans for me. Out with the old and in with the new. Keep your men remembering why you caught their eye in the first place (chances are - you were not wearing mom jeans!). Enjoy.

If ya need some help shaping that body to fit in some “hip” and cool jeans - give me a call, Lora aka Blonde Runner at 801-299-1601, lora@blonderunner.com