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Some awesome Rockstars enjoying the crisp and beautiful weather. Emma wins 2nd Overall Female at the 10 miler with a 6:45 pace; Zeke and Gary win first place in the dog division at the Paws for People and Valerie does a self supported 50K!!! A beautiful weekend for racing and training. Come join Fusion on this journey of 2021! http://www.fusionendurancecoaching.com

What a glorious day for a birthday!!!! An amazing athlete with 2 70.3's scheduled for this year. Better than that she has some awesome swim and bike goals for the first half of 2021! Growing stronger every day. And she has the cutest pup!! Happy Birthday Gwen! #coachsamisrockstars #happybirthday #microgoals #bigdreams

New Year's Day as celebrated by Fusion!! 1 mile run to continue an amazing streak and a 10K PR!!!! What a wonderful and perfect day! #startingtheyearoffright #runnerstreak #10kracing #visionforyourfuture #passionforperformance #lifestyle

From our Fusion Family to yours, Have a beautiful and sparkly New Year!! The future is bright for Fusion in 2021 as we have added 2 new coaches and have a team ready to challenge themselves with their journey towards an endurance lifestyle. We are ready to rejoice in the journey, find every opportunity and LIVE LARGE! Keep sparkling everyone! #visionforyourfuture #lifestyle #passion #heresto2021

Earlier this week, we posted an article on tips to help you plan and set goals for the new year. What are yours? Tell us about your goals for 2021. Of course we love hearing about your fitness goals, but we also want to hear about your personal goals as well. Maybe travel, a new home or a move . . . whatever it might be, we would love to hear about it.

We can all agree that we've had enough of 2020 and are ready for the new year. Have you set your 2021 goals? Planning for the new year is exciting… and it can also feel a bit overwhelming. But it’s all about how you approach it, and this guide will help you plan your goals for the new year with ease. https://www.eofire.com/how-to-plan-your-goals-for-the-new-year/

From our Fusion Family to yours, have a beautiful perfect holiday filled with family, fun and friendship. Happy Holidays!

No matter which holiday you may be celebrating at this time of year, it seems that almost everyone has at least one holiday tradition and we LOVE THEM ALL. Tell us what your tradition is . . . . .

Here's hoping that you are all taking a little time for yourselves, your families and friends and enjoying the holidays that are upon us. And, if that enjoyment includes a warm cocktail, well, that's ok too. Here are some fun warm cocktail recipes (just in case you need to be inspired). https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g2976/hot-cocktail-recipes/

Hot Cocktails That Will Warm You Up

What is the hardest thing you have ever done?

Twas the second weekend in December and the best time of the year Fusion was excited for some athletes to cheer Make the weekend great filled with friendship and fun Here's hoping the weather is good and your day is bright as the sun! #safeCovidracing #inpersonracing #amazingathletes #coachsamisrockstars

Roll call - where were you born and where do you live now? Please play along; we are curious.

Roll call - who has started their holiday shopping? Or maybe, who has finished their holiday shopping? And, go . . . . .

Some great tips on how to warm up for a cold weather workout: https://www.drkushwaha.com/environment/warm-cold-weather-workout/

Winter running season is notorious for its challenges. The snow, wind, ice, darkness, and of course – the cold weather. This article gives us some great breathing tips for cold weather running: https://runninforsweets.com/breathing-tips-for-cold-weather-running/

Three Breathing Tips for Cold Weather Running | Runnin’ for Sweets

A throwback to 1 year ago, but we get to race again!!! Let's "blast off" to a super fun marathon weekend! Grateful to watch such strong athletes enjoy doing what they love. Christina Vazquez have an amazing Space Coast Marathon and you deserve a PR kinda day! #spacecoastmarathon #coachsamisrockstars #runfree #fromnursetorunnerallinaweek #consistency

Roll call - who is traveling this Thanksgiving? And, are you flying or driving. Let's hear it . . . . .

Well, the holidays are definitely upon us. We know that during these busy times, it's sometimes difficult to keep up with your workout routine. This article shares some hints on how to stay active throughout the season: https://inaroundmag.com/latest/maintain-workout-routines-during-the-holidays/#:~:text= Maintain workout routines during the holidays ,daily schedule to fit in gym... More

What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish? Is this a family tradition that goes way back, or something you adopted more recently. We want to know (and there will be extra points if you include pictures) . . . .

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Check out these healthy(ish) side dish recipes: https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/healthy-thanksgiving-sides

Did you play youth sports as a child? If so, which sport? We want to hear from you.

And here's to 2021!!! Limited spots and get registered.

IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina

Earlier this week we posted an article about some of the interesting (or strange) things that may go on at a gym. Now we want to hear from you. What have you witnessed while working out OR, if you are brave enough, tell us something strange (out of the ordinary) that you do or have done while at the gym. We can't wait to see your replies. And, go . . . . .

You just never know what you may see while at the gym. Today's article may just make you giggle a bit . . . . https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/fitness/workouts/a-guy-started-doing-situps-naked-on-the-locker-room-floor/news-story/00ca2b7495239b2df9947bd9cb481600

'A guy started doing sit-ups naked on the locker room floor'

1% better everyday!!! Dream! Believe! Anything is Possible. Congratulations Chris.

IRONMAN

There are many benefits to physical activity and team sports for kids. They include physical, educational, emotional and social benefits. Check out this article explaining these benefits for youth (and for adults as well): https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports-facts/benefits

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, but how much do you really know about it's ancient origins. Here's a little Halloween history lesson: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

Halloween 2020

Happy Birthday to You!!! Fusion Endurance Rockstar, Ali, celebrating today and everyday. Celebrating fitness, strength, dreams, goals and aspirations. 2021 and beyond have some magic wrapped up inside. Have a wonderful day Rockstar! #dreamsandgoals #imbqandmore #endlesspossibilities

On Top of the World!!! Some Fusion Rockstars conquering the Summit of Mt. Diablo. Truly on top of the world. Always finding new challenges and room to grow. Way to go Rockstars! Betsy Baum Block Stephanie PruferKelsey Kinzy...Congrats on an amazing day! #coachsamisrockstars #summit #topoftheworld #newchallenges

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What do you listen to while working out? Do you have a favorite playlist? And if so, what type of music does it consist of? A favorite song? Or, maybe you like to pass the time with a great podcast or audio book. Who knows, maybe you even suffer in silence. We want to know . . . . . tell us what you listen to (or don't listen to) while working out.

Listening to music while working out is a great way to make the time pass more quickly and to take your mind off of the pain of it all ;). Check out Time Magazines list of the 50 best workout songs of all time: https://time.com/5502429/best-workout-songs/

The 50 of the Best Workout Songs to Motivate You

Fusion Endurance missed 2 special birthdays last week and that means we missed 2 awesome reasons to celebrate in 2020! Hope Chief Petty Officer Shay Hutchings and Rockstar Kelsey Kinzy had Happy Birthdays! Two awesome athletes ready to shine on in 2021. Looking for adventures and continuing to improve in 2020. Have an amazing birthday month :-)!! #happybirthday #celebrateyou #octoberbirthdays

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A bit chilly this morning here in NC, but sounds like a beautiful day to be able to race! Return to racing in 2020 continues Onward and Upward! Enjoy Rockstars! #returntoracing #trilife #coachsamisrockstars

If you could have one super power, what would it be? This is going to be fun - please play along.

Improper shoe sizing and shape are the primary cause of ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, hammer toes and hallux valgus. Shoes that don’t fit your feet correctly can also lead to muscular imbalances in the body, opening the door to foot, knee and hip injuries. Take a look at this article from Runners World discussing the importance of proper running shoe fit: https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20796654/proper-shoe-fit/

Rockstar Jolinda Bokhorst takes on the IRONMAN Virtual KONA edition and is doing the first Iron Distance on the island of Curacao! Kona Dreaming and next year on the Big Island! #konadreaming #curacao #gojolindago

Happy Birthday to a Fusion Rockstar!! An awesome runner, triathlete and a great running buddy for Coach. After 5 marathons she qualified for the Boston Marathon is just patiently waiting for that amazing opportunity. Lisa Farmer Kerr, hope you have an amazing day and can't wait to celebrate it with a run! #runningrockstar #bostonmarathon #coachsamisrockstars #happybirthday

Earlier this week, we shared recipes for pumpkin muffins. After all, isn't pumpkin spice kind of it's own season. We have winter, spring, summer and pumpkin spice. But we know that not everyone loves it. It seems that nobody is on the fence with their feelings for pumpkin spice. You either love it or you hate it. So, which is it, do you LOVE pumpkin spice or do you HATE pumpkin spice. We're curious to see which will get more votes.

Happy Birthday to a go getter, planner, coach and student. YES, she decided to go back to school and has found her true calling, all while fitting in her own training and being an awesome Mom to her 2 boys. A throwback picture to who knows how long ago, but hope you create more awesome memories today! Kelli Nolan Kerkhoff have a wonderful Rockstar kinda day! #happybirthday #coachsamisrockstars #throwback

Nothing says October like pumpkin. Check out some of these delicious pumpkin muffin recipes: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/2010/bread/quick-bread/muffins/pumpkin-muffins/

Finish this sentence: WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I DREAMED OF BEING A __________ Let's here it folks.

Happy Birthday to an amazing triathlete, Mom, wife, and motivator (she has her own 5K coaching program and more)! You have a vision for your future and we can't wait to see you cross the IRONMAN finish line next year. First we get to watch you participate in the first IM on your beautiful island. IM VR KONA! Have a beautiful day Rockstar and enjoy some Belgian waffles 🙂 . #coachsamisrockstars #happybirthday #motivator #swimbikerun

WHEN YOU FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS, YOU ENCOURAGE OTHER PEOPLE TO FOLLOWS THEIRS.

For those who love the great outdoors, beauty can be found in every season. Tell us, what your favorite season is and why . . . .

We want to know . . . . what's your favorite outdoor activity? Is it participating in a sport, gardening, laying on a beach, birdwatching, or backyard grilling? Or maybe something else. Whatever it is, we want to hear from you. AND GO . . . . .

Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy a bike ride. Not only are the temperatures favorable, but the scenery can be beautiful at this time of year. Check out this article that highlights some of the most beautiful rides in the US: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/usa/scenic-bike-trails-usa/#:~:text= These Are The 9 Most Scenic Bike,bike park includes 42 acres of... More

These Are The 9 Most Scenic Bike Routes In The U.S.

We don't want to miss this opportunity to wish 2 awesome Rockstars a beautiful and amazing day! Happy Birthday Betsy and Genie! Your smiles are contagious and light up the sky! Today we celebrate you! #happybirthday #coachsamisrockstars #keepsmiling

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And just like that we are halfway through September and a few smaller local races are beginning to return! Have a ball everyone and enjoy the camaraderie, competition and craziness of racing! #beamazing #coachsamisrockstars #returntoracing #fromthemountainstothesea

We want to hear from you: Do you have a favorite professional athlete who has inspired you? If so, who is it and in what way did they inspire you? AND, GO . . . .