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Angela Bancroft Patient Expert

California
I am a Wife, a Mother of three young boys, and an athlete. I am devoted to my family and devoted to their health. While we live a very busy lifestyle, I am determined to instill great eating and excercise habits in my kids. I don't allow time to be an excuse to eat poorly or to not be physically... Full Bio
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This is how I handled it. by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I love the picture of Nick on my blog header. It screams, VICTORY to me. And yet, I am craving a photo that screams warm, sunny, springtime fun. I can't post one of thos ... Read on »
Time to get Tough by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I was scheduled to do a long ride with a quick transition run tomorrow. However, the forecast is for 'wind driven rain with a possible mix of snow in the mountains (that's ... Read on »
On my Mind.... by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon Warning: This will jump from topic to topic. That's just where I am in life right now. ________ Children. They are such gifts. And yet, it's TOUGH to be Mom. I'm sur ... Read on »
A New Beginning by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I need to write this blog post but I have composed and then rewritten it in my head too many times. Now, I don't know where to begin. But here goes... Today marks the beg ... Read on »
Split Second by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon 1. My children are very healthy boys. 2. My husband and I are generally very healthy too. 3. We have a beautiful home. 4. We are able to buy and make nutritious home co ... Read on »
Lost in Space by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I have no idea what I mean by that but it came to me as I decided to punch out a quick blog post in the next 4 1/2 minutes. I'm not really lost. A little stressed. Actuall ... Read on »
Winter Fun & of course, Training!!! by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon Life just seems to get busier and busier. Last fall, as we closed up our little camp on the lake, I remember thinking, "Ok, things will be quieter for a while now." Summer ... Read on »
A day of Ups and Downs by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon Today has been one of those days. I'm not sure which way to turn. Let's see. I woke up late with another great 9 hrs logged. Perfect. Race day tomorrow so one more lazy ... Read on »
I'm digging out my Rally Cap by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon It's time for me to post something because I'm no longer sitting here paralyzed by exhaustion. And yet, I don't have too much to write. It's vacation week at our house ... Read on »
Strange Day and trying not to be spooked..... by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon It's Saturday and I'm home. The house is quiet, for the moment. This is a rare thing in the Bancroft home. I think I can count on one hand how many Saturdays are quiet " ... Read on »
Shredded Wheat by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon That's all I could come up with. While I was running today That is the phrase that popped into my head to describe how I feel. My legs are shredded. Trashed. Torn up. He ... Read on »
Keeping it Real by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I think by now, many of you know that I am a pretty serious athlete. By that I mean I am serious about my training and how I perform. Training for Triathlons and road races ... Read on »
One reason... by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I'm a mother to three. Three fantastic little children. I adore them. I am proud of them. I am very very grateful to have them in my life. Not everyone gets the chance to be ... Read on »
Charleston Marathon-- It all came together by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I knew I needed to mix things up a bit this year. I was right. This marathon was Exactly what I needed, in so many ways. . My 2010 racing season was successful but not full ... Read on »
Flying High by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon Yesterday morning came quickly. I woke up anxious, nervous, sad, excited, and completely unsure about my long trip south in our little Cessna. First, I had to get my little ... Read on »
In the Blink of an eye by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon another year has passed. Just 12 months ago I was living my last 24 hours as a 30-something. Here I am today, on my Birthday Eve as my Mom would say. I managed to get ... Read on »
Starting to feel it...... by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I recovered from my little meltdown yesterday quite quickly. I really don't know where that came from. I cried, I shook it off, and I moved on. In a very short period ... Read on »
Maybe it's Taper?? by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon Ever have one of those days that you just suddenly and without warning burst out crying? Seems to be one of those days today. Just a few days ago I was boppin' around the ... Read on »
Awakening by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon I have officially emerged from my post-Christmas coma. The sparkly-full-of- magic holiday last Saturday left me in a complete catatonic state for the two days following. It' ... Read on »
Where it all starts by Angela Bancroft Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Triathlon It doesn't matter what your friends are doing. It doesn't matter what they think. It makes no difference whether or not your husband thinks it would be fun or if your parent ... Read on »