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On marathoning….
Hey, everyone, Rachel Clark here. Lynn wrote about me in Tainted Cadence. I figured I’d stand in for Lynn today since she’s out running around at the half-marathon today.
It’s kind of fitting, actually, considering I’m a triathlete.
Though I don’t think Lynn struggles with the whole seeing-auras-thing. It’s really distracting while trying to run a race for sure. Well, maybe she does see auras because was able to really understand me when I told her about it for her story…
Now I’ve run a *few* half-marathons in my years of racing, and there’s always one thing in common with them all: Pre-race jitters.
And yep, Lynn had them! She looked a little nervous this morning.
When I get nervous before a race I concentrate on something soothing.
And right now, it’s my training partner (and hopefully soon my sweetheart) Brandon Parks.
There’s just something about his calm, rock-solid demeanor. He’s an athlete, too, so he knows just what I need to help me relax and focus.
And he’s even not squeamish to hug me when I’m all sweaty from a monster-run or workout.
What do you guys do to stay calm when you’re freaking out about something?
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Yum
HI. Rachel here again.
So, remember yesterday when I asked the question, “What song gets your blood pumpin’?”
Yeah, the song, You’ve got the Power, by Snap does it for me when it comes to biking and exercising, but I’ll tell ya, my guy, Brandon helps with that, too.
The first time I saw him, I was screaming up Headland Hill on my seventy-five-mile bike ride.
So, I was tired, having ridden sixty-some miles already, then with this hill, a killer hill, my legs were pooped out.
But then this guy zooms by me like we’re just on flatland or something.
First, I was pretty ticked off that he passed me so easily, but then when I got a good look at him . . .Yummy.
Tight, black biker shorts. Equally as snug racing jersey hugging the curves of his lean muscles. Oh, and not to mention his chocolate brown eyes.
I mean, who doesn’t LOVE chocolate, right?A close second to eyes, is humor. I love to laugh and have fun, that’s a must! If those two are in sync, I’m toast. And I sure found those two things with Brandon. I’m so lucky.
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So, what things sealed the deal with your significant other?
If you’re still single, what are the two main things that would seal the deal when it comes to dating?
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Musical Monday
HI! Rachel here. Lynn asked me to start off the week. She’s on her way to England right now. First a flight to Philadelphia, then a zillion hour layover until they leave for England on an overnight flight.
But hey, she’s going to England right? So no complaining.
Now, Lynn wrote about my funky story in Tainted Cadence and you can pretty much guess it’s one that is near and dear to her heart because it’s about biking-with a little supernatural twist, of course.
Lynn’s known to do a lot of biking if you follow her on Twitter or Facebook at all, so it was just a matter of time before she wrote my story because of that.
Anyway, so I get to pick the song today, and I just had to pick one of my favorites.
This song has gotten me up some mega hills when I thought my legs would fail me.
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I’ve Got the Power, by Snap
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I know, I’m only, like twenty-one, but I heard this song on an oldies station and fell in love. I mean, it takes a lot of power climbing Headland Hill. It’s at a ten percent grade, you know?
But this song pumps me up enough to get the power in my legs to get up the monster!
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What song gets your blood pumpin’?
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Catch the Rush . . .
WOW!
It’s been an awesome week having my characters host the blog.
Thanks, Ashley, Trinity, Dakota, Rachel, and David for hanging with us!
And now, I get to have fun giving away a sweet prize–A$25.00 gift card to one of my favorite places—Barnes and Noble.
So . . .
Let’s get on with it, right?
The winner is . . . LBDiamond.
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LBDiamond, drop me an email with your mailing address and I’ll send your prize ([email protected])
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Thanks, everyone. Have a great weekend.
Stay tuned to Catch the Rush for more contests/drawings in the near future!!
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Throwback Thursday–Tainted Cadence Style
Hey, everyone. Rachel Clark here.
I’m glad I didn’t get to post until today. Cuz after reading about Ashley, Trinity, and Dakota, I guess I don’t feel so weird. I seriously thought I was having a psychotic break when I started seeing red auras around people who would then bleed shortly thereafter.
I mean, really? Red auras? Blood? Mutant. . .But then Ashley with her telepathy, Trinity with her wings, and then Dakota with her electricity. . . I seem to fit right in here.
I’ve been following Lynn’s blog, back when it was called Light of Truth, for just under a year now. My favorite is Throwback Thursdays.
They’re so much fun.
And, since I love road biking, almost as much as Lynn does, I had to bring it up here!
The bikes back in the Greg LeMond days were TANKS!
Seriously. They weighed in around 22 pounds, and that was for a good one!
Oh, but now it’s all about how light can it be. They come in around 15 pounds.And let me tell you, when you’re going up hill. . . every pounds helps.
Nice and light in 2010 Well– not for my better half, Brandon. He’s got freakishly HUGE legs.
He zoomed by me like it was nothing that first time I met him. Then that semi had to go and hit him-er-sort of hit him. . .
But you’ll have to wait for the book!
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Okay-So, have you been getting entries into the great big giveaway? $25.00 at Barnes and Noble is a pretty sweet prize, you know?
Leave a comment here and you get an entry, but if you go over to the MY NOVELS and click Frostbite then leave a comment, I’ll tell Lynn to put your name in the hat for that one too. So, TWO entries for today!
Time’s running out, contest ends tomorrow when David shows up on the blog to close out the week.
Can’t wait to see what a 450 year old half demon will have to say. . .
