I am not old, but sometimes I feel like I picked a hell of a time to bring fitness and healthy eating into my life; I feel this might have been much easier when I was 20 or even 30. When I was an adolescent I was of average build, I was pretty active but… Continue reading The Fit and Fabulous 50s
Tag: Training
10 things I learned over the past 21-days
Well, today is my 21st day. I ended it at boot camp, which is appropriate since it is this boot camp that inspired me to try this in the first place. Also, today's class instructor was The Vince, see my post from my second day to learn about The Vince. It was an exciting challenge;… Continue reading 10 things I learned over the past 21-days
The Amazing Race
This is not a great picture but it is the only one I have from today's race. Today I ran a 1/4 marathon with my daughter, I love when my daughter races with me and it has been a while since we have done one together. A little about the race course – The finish… Continue reading The Amazing Race
The End is Near
But really the end is not near. The end of my challenge is only a few days away, but this is really just the beginning of a new lifestyle for me. It is exciting to still be on track, to feel better about my commitment, and I will not lie, it feels good to be… Continue reading The End is Near
Disappointment
I have felt this way before and I am sure I will again, the feeling that getting out there, even if it does not go well, is better than not going at all. I went out for my run this morning, I was about a mile in and had to call it quits and go… Continue reading Disappointment
So many races, so little money
I had so many friends racing this weekend, several of them running their first marathon. It was awesome to watch the results come in and see their pictures! It was so exciting I have signed up for three races that will take place over the next two months, this does not include the two I… Continue reading So many races, so little money
The first time
These two shirts represent the very first 5k I ever raced and the 1-year anniversary of that race. They really represent for me the beginning of my journey. The journey that is leading me to challenges like 21 straight days of exercise and blogging, the journey that lead me to sign up for two races… Continue reading The first time
T.G.I.F.
That is right, it has been 11-days straight I am not beyond using an old school acronym and a cute kitten to fill my blog. But, I still held up my end of this deal; I am here to share my words with you and I got down with the Beginners' Yoga video today. Beginners'… Continue reading T.G.I.F.
One week down, two to go
http://maickelmelamed.com/Quien_es.html - This man, Melamed Maickel, finished the Chicago Marathon yesterday. What makes that so remarkable? He is battling Muscular Dystrophy; it took him about 16-hours, but he finished. I would like to state that any excuse I have or thought I might have, is now invalid. I am on Day-7, or a third of… Continue reading One week down, two to go
The Laundry Still Needs to Get Done
Day-6, the day reality set in on my adventurous quest to a better me. I love the idea of getting in shape, the idea of being more committed, I really wish I could do it outside the confines of real life. I did not think much about the everyday things like doing the dishes, sweeping… Continue reading The Laundry Still Needs to Get Done
From Here to Me 