My blog is mostly about my journey and has focused primarily on my running, which has become part of my life and something I really enjoy and oh, by the way it is making me healthier. Tonight I want to share a message about another passion of mine, rescue animals. This might scare some of… Continue reading My other passion and a short PSA
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Do not stretch the truth, but definitely stretch your body
Never underestimate the importance of stretching before and after a run; that is the lesson I learned today. I mentioned yesterday that I had not worked out for a whole week until my run yesterday. When I put in my regular 5-day workout I stretch each time before and after my run or strength workout;… Continue reading Do not stretch the truth, but definitely stretch your body
Nike, take me away!
What a week! Not only have I not posted to my blog, but from Saturday to Saturday I did not run or go to the gym. This week really got away from me, but today, finally, I got to run. Who needs Calgon when you have a pair of Nike's and a running path… Continue reading Nike, take me away!
Packing, sweeping, and dusting count as a workout!
Yesterday I took off from running, exercising and blogging; I spent the day doing pretty much nothing. I was feeling a little guilty but knowing I had to clean and start packing today made me feel less guilty and I am over it. Today started off nice, I went to Half Priced Books and picked… Continue reading Packing, sweeping, and dusting count as a workout!
Fanny Packs and other things that inspire you
Today I did my five-mile run/walk on the river; I did five miles and it took about 70 minutes, about a 14:00 minute mile, considering the air quality was awful and humidity had to be 186% I was happy with it. Before I finish this inspiring message, I have to tell you about my conversation this… Continue reading Fanny Packs and other things that inspire you
Failure is NOT an option
I had a great run at the gym tonight, at least it was great for me. I am really new to this whole running for pleasure as opposed to running from danger thing; a lot of what I have done to this point has been lots of trial and a little error (do not want… Continue reading Failure is NOT an option
Leave the gun, take the cannoli
Ugh! I am really getting frustrated with myself and my current eating habits. I have lost just over 42 pounds since January and I am very happy with that. My workout routines have gotten more frequent and intense lately and I think less about smoking every day. But eating lately is making me crazy! I… Continue reading Leave the gun, take the cannoli
We are a strange little band of characters
This is a late post tonight and probably a short one. Tonight I spent time with my family, some of that time was at the gym with my daughter and some of the time was chatting online. I enjoy spending time with my family no matter how that happens, my love for them is very… Continue reading We are a strange little band of characters
It can only be attributable to human error
Despite the title and the graphic above this is not a post about 2001: A Space Odyssey; both are quotes from the movie and after feeling a bit controlled and dependent on the machines tonight, the theme just seemed appropriate. Hope the reference is not too nerdy. When I started working out to improve my… Continue reading It can only be attributable to human error
I am Iron Man!
I am not Iron Man as the title of my post implies, nor do I have an Ironman Tri on my bucket list. I did however go watch the running portion of the Ironman in our city today and it was inspiring. As most of you know an Ironman consists of a swim, a bike, and… Continue reading I am Iron Man!
From Here to Me 