Skillet Sunday- Indian Spiced Rice with Shrimp and Peas

Indian Spiced Rice with Shrimp and Peas

I made this dish a few weeks ago when the weather was still cold.  It goes together really quickly and has some great spices.  I had no time to make soup this weekend. I was busy at a bike clinic and a bike race.   Now that the weather is warmer, I will be featuring more salads and skillet based recipes.

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ large onion, chopped

Salt and pepper

1 ½ tablespoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon turmeric

1 cup long grain brown rice
2 cups chicken stock
8 ounces shrimp
1 cup frozen peas

½ cup parsley chopped

2 tablespoon lemon juice

Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper.  Cover and stir occasionally until tender.  Add the ginger, garlic, and curry powder.

Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil spice mixture.  Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Fold in the shrimp and peas. Cook until the shrimp and rice are cooked.  Remove from the heat and fold in the parsley and lemon juice.

Serves 4

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 163 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Transformation Tuesday- Part 7 of Health Challenge

I am half way through the health challenge sponsored by Dr. Jay Davidson of Max Health Chiropractic.

If you want to go through the challenge yourself you can do so by signing up through their web site.
http://www.maxhealthchiro.com/

You will get a challenge each day for 14 days. I think it is a bit much to do a challenge every day so I've been doing one a week and summarizing it here.

Part 7 was a review of some of the action steps discussed so far in the challenge:

1. Drink lemon weater ( 1 liter of water with juice of 1/2 lemon)
2. Oil pulling- look it up on Web MD.  This should be done after the lemon water. I have not tried this yet, maybe some day.
3. Find a health provider you trust to provide coaching on your health, nutrition, exercise and supplementation.
4. Attend seminars about health, medical issues, exercise and nutrition. Seminars can deliver a lot of information in a short amount of time.
5. Review the goals set in part one for your health for the next 3 weeks, 3 months and 3 years.
6. Review your "Big Why"  This why is the reason you set health goals and work to maintain your health. When things get tough remember why you are doing all this.
7. Watch your sugar intake and begin to reduce it.
8. Replace the sugar and grain in your diet with healthier options.

It make take getting out of your comfort zone to make some of these happen, but that is where real change takes place.

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 163 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Week 1- World Championship Training-Transitions

First event for Team CMT April 2011, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Week 1 Training

Monday         Swim 70 minutes
Tuesday         Yoga 60 minutes, run 30 minutes
Wednesday     Bike class 90 minutes
Thursday         Swim 55 minutes, run 50 minutes
Friday              Rest day
Saturday          Bike 45 minutes
Sunday            Jayhawk tri (500 meter swim, 13.8 mile bike, 5 K trail run)  1st place female 55-59

“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King

For the last 4 years, I transitioned into triathlon season after running a spring marathon. I ran the Boston Marathon the last 3 years. With a million spectators on the course it was a great way to raise awareness of CMT. Last year fellow team member CJ Charboneau also partricpated in the Boston marathon.  We've had three other team members that have had qualifying times to run Boston. That is a great accomplishment considering patients with CMT were once told not to exercise.

I have lots of great memories of Boston, but unlike many long distance runners I knew I would not be able to go back year after year. Both of my coaches have asked me to stop running long distance. My plan even before running my first Boston was to transition into triathlons. That transition is now complete. I participate in many more triathlons then running events now.   At least for the near future my running will be short distance.  But I am a long distance runner at heart, so I guess we will see what the future holds.  It is difficult to plan too far out in the future when you have CMT, because there are no guarentees about how it will progress.

The Boston Marathon was on Monday so I now consider myself once again in serious training.

I had some news that makes my transition into triathlon a really good idea. I've had problems with my right ankle since training for Boston last year. The ankle swelled up after a track workout and I have been sporting two golf ball size pockets of fluid on the top of the ankle since last June.

A visit to an ortho doctor this week had good news and bad news. The fluid can be drained but it would cause more damage than good and would probably come back.  The fluid is due to arthritis damage in the ankle, so even surgery may not fix the problem.

The good news is I was not told to stop running and that I can probably keep running for some time to come. But no track workouts since they stress my ankle.  To minimize the damage on the ankle keeping to triathlons is probably a good idea for now.

It was a week of doctor visits. First to my neurologist and then to an audiologist. I've had ringing in my ears and I've now found out I have some significant hearing loss. I might benefit from hearing aids, but I cannot bring myself to wear them just yet. I'm told by the next time I have my hearing test in two years, I won't have a choice.

This week will mark the 4 year anniversary of Team CMT.   On April 30, 2011 Cheryl and Robert Kearney and myself did the 10K Deer Run in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. From those simple beginning we've grown to 163 members in 32 states and 6 countries.  We even inspired the  CMTA and the MDA to start teams.  On most weekends we have a Team CMT member somewhere doing an event wearing our Team CMT kit.  We do events from local races to National and World Champsionships. I will be competing in the ITU World Championship in Chicago in September for Aquathlon and Triathlon.

I   qualified as an age group athlete. I didn't volunteer or ask to be put on a start list. I earned it at a National Championship race. I will be representing Team USA in my aquathlon race and Team CMT in my triathlon race.

So I have lots of work ahead of me. I know one thing, I may not be the most talented athlete, but no one can out work me.  My biggest challenge will be staying healthy.

I finished off my first week of training with the Jayhawk Triathlon in Whitewater Wisconsin. It seemed like a good race to tune up for Paratriathon National Championships in Austin  at the end of May.

The race started with a pool swim,  My last tri, I got lapped in the pool by the eventual women's winner. This time I lapped the swimmer sharing my lane.  Since I was the only women in my age group, I decided to spend the time to change into dry clothes before heading out into the 40 degree weather.  My swim was 10:48 and I added almost as much time to change clothes.

Off on the bike course. It was hilly and windy. I was bundled up in sweats and a long sleeve shirt and windbreaker over my tri suit.  My feet were both a little numb when I got off the bike. I was able to average 15.3 mph. Not great, but OK for a windy and hilly course.

The run was all on trails. That is a huge challenge for someone with CMT. There were roots and rocks, soft spots and some big hills. You just cannot go as fast on a trail as a road course. My time was much slower than usual, but I finished safely.

I finished first in my age group, but I was the only one so it was not too much of a victory. Still my time was comparable with the age group above and below me. It was just the tune up I needed as I get ready for Austin and tranisiton into my most important races this season.

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Wodke Competing for Team USA PATCO 2014

Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 163 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Soup Sunday- Lime Chicken Soup

Soup weather returned to Milwaukee this week. We hardly saw the sun the last two weeks. It's rained almost every day with temperatures in the 40's.  That is pretty typical spring weather here. It may not get warm until late in May. In the mean time that means a chance to try out another soup recipe. Hope you like this weeks additions.

Lime Chicken Soup

Lime Chicken Soup

4 chicken thighs, roasted and shredded

1 stalk diced green onions

1 cup diced celery

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

3 cups tomato juice

3 cups chicken broth

1 can (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice

1 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chilies

½ cup lime juice
1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 cup cooked rice

1 can chili beans drained and rinsed.
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Sauté celery, onion and garlic in the olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes until soft.  Add the tomato juice, broth, tomatoes and green chilies.  Cook over low heat until just below a boil. Add the chicken, corn kernels, rice, and chili beans.  Cook until heated through. Add the cilantro.  Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 160 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Superfood Saturday- Blueberry Haze Juice

Blueberry Haze

I started juicing this winter. I would make a different juice each Saturday to take with me when I did my ski patrol shift.  Because I had my juice I wasn't tempted to drink soda during our potluck dinners. I've given up soda, the chemicals and sugar are something I don't want in my diet.  So I've substituted these juices.

2 apples

1 ½ cups blueberries

½ grapefruit

1 inch fresh ginger peeled.

Place all the items in the jucier.

Sunset Berry

1 cup strawberries, hulled

1 orange peeled

½ lime peeled

Juice and stir.

Superfoods: Blueberries, grapefruit

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 160 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Meb Moments

Mike Cassidy and Meb Keflezighi at finish of 2013 New York Marathon

"But I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting 1st place;It means getting the best out of yourself." - Meb Keflezighi


Today Meb further cemented his rock start status with another finish line gesture at today's Boston Marathon.

Meb had been in contention through much of the race. I tracked him on line and when I saw the 1 hr 4 min split at the half way mark I knew it was probably too fast for Meb. He was in it almost to the end when a hamstring injury left him in 8th place.

As he approached the finish line he spotted American elite runner Hilary Dionne about to finish her race. He sprinted to catch her and as they crossed the finish line they raised their arms in triumph.

Meb explained that his gesture was what the running community is all about- to lift one another up.

He said " We start together, for 26.2 miles and we struggle.

Dione said she struggled the whole race and that the gesture made the challenge all worth it.

Meb had just left the finish line area when the bombs exploded in 2013. He vowed to come back to win the race and wrote the names of those killed in the bombing on his race number.

I remember I was on mile 8 last year when I heard a murmur in the crowd and we found out Meb had won last year's Boston Marathon. He showed us all how to take back the marathon for the people of Boston.

Today was not his only finish line gesture. The 2013 New York Marathon had a finish line Meb moment as well.

Mike Cassidy, a 2012 Olympic Trials qualifier was struggling in the New York Marathon. It was not the great race he planned.  Depute having a tough day he decided to keep going.

At mile 23 he realized he had caught up to his idol Meb Kefezighi.  Cassidy said: "Let's go Meb."
They ran together the final three miles, changing places to share the work.

Cassidy said it was like playing basketball with Michael Jordan in game 7 of the NBA finals.

As they entered the final stretch in Central Park, Cassidy turned to Meb as they entered the park and said; "It's been an honor to run with you."

Meb turned to him and said; " No, today is not about us, It's about representing New York. It's about representing Boston. It's about representing the USA and doing something positive for our sport. We will finish this race holding hands."

The pair crossed the finish line together, hands held high, just like today.

What great finishes and what a great man. Meb embodies the spirit of the running community.

I had a similar moment in my 4th marathon here in Milwaukee. It was one of those days every runner has if they run long enough. I was struggling from start to finish.  I wanted to quit.  I talked myself into going to at least 20 miles I figure if I can get that far I can finish.

At the 20 mile mark I met Jim. He was struggling too and we made a pact to get each other to the finish line. We walked and talked and ran. As we finished I grabbed his hand and we crossed together hands held high. I've always remembered that moment.

Everyone has hard days, everyone has challenges. Many of us carry private burdens. We can all be there for each other to inspire and uplift. Meb and Mike Cassidy lifted each other up that day. Today and in New York Meb lifted us all up.

Cassidy said that day in New York he learned from Meb never to quit.  Today we learned another lesson about being a positive influence and being a great representative for an entire community.

Meb did not cross the finish line first today, yet he gave all of us the very best of himself.  Meb, you will always be a winner to me.

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 160 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

Keywords: Running, Running and CMT, triathlon, triathlon and CMT, athlete and CMT, cycling and CMT, paratriathlon, challenged athlete, Team CMT, Running for My Life-Winning for CMT. Hereditary Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth.

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Salad Sunday- Guacamole Quinoa Salad

The weather is finally turning warmer here in the midwest. Since the weather is nicer, I crave soup less and salads more. It's time to try some new salad recipes. Today I have one that could easily have made my Super Food Saturday blog.

This salad has a number of super foods in its ingredients.  Quinoa is a good meat substitute since it is the only plant based source with complete protein.  Quinoa is easy to cook. I put a cup of raw quinoa into a well oiled rice cooker with 2 cups of water. Then I turn on the cooker and let it run until all the water is absorbed. this will yield two cups of cooked quinoa.

Jicama is a root common in Latin American cooking. It takes like a water chestnute and is high in nuturtion. It makes a nice crunchy addition to the salad.

Guacamole Quinoa Salad

1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed
juice of 1 lime

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 bunch green onions

½ large jicama

½ mango, diced

½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon chili powder

In a medium bowl mix the mashed avocado and lime juice.  Add the remaining ingredients to combine. Serve chilled.

4 servings

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Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

Chris is a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the Boston Marathon.  In 2012 she finished 2nd at Boston in the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs exploded.

She has appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division Champion.

In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team USA at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in 2015.  

 In 2014 she represented  the U.S. as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas, Texas.

She travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.

She is the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a CMT affected athlete.

http://www.henschelhausbooks.com/catalog/memoir-biography/215-running-for-my-life-winning-for-cmt-9781595982827.html

You may visit her author page at:
http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Wodke/e/B00IJ02HX6

Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have 160 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Vietnam, Turkey, Finland and Iran. If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org

CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).  It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.

Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing loss.

Additional Link

Follow CMT affected Paratriathlete Timmy Dixon
http://cmtamputee.wordpress.com/

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