Category Archive: Running

Apr 18

Thoughts on Running & Coconut-Avocado Mousse

Life could be worse.   My view as I draft this post:   I am not going to insert a ton of commentary before handing it over to Kat for her bi-weekly guest spot.  I’m enjoying my time in AZ, and the food I brought along is actually quite good.  Not feeling deprived at all! If …

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Apr 16

Work It Out For Boston

The post I planned today wasn’t coming out.   I sat on the couch to finish it, but my mind couldn’t focus. Like all of you, my head and my heart are with the city of Boston after yesterday’s Boston Marathon tragedy. Rather than a typical Work It Out post, I want to dedicate today …

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Apr 08

Spring is Marvelous

Something about Spring makes life better.   Until the pollen hits. Last week I was in a bit of a funk.  It was rainy and cold, I was tired… but spring arrived just in time for the weekend!  I want to carry over this weekend weather high into the week, and Katie’s Marvelous in My Monday link up is …

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Mar 26

Work It Out: From Running to Lifting

Competing is not for the faint of heart.   Or for those who dislike asparagus. Body building requires a lot of hard work and discipline.  I love the weights – that part doesn’t seem like work to me (most days). The diet… well, those few weeks leading up to a competition get a little rough. …

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Mar 21

A Death Race and a Birthday

Oops, I did it again…   You can thank me later for getting that classic song stuck in your head. Tuesday was leg day.  Two days later, walking is a difficult task.  25 barbell squats, 4 sets, increasing weight.  Weighted lunges.  25 hack squats, 4 reps, increasing weight  (I HATE hacks!).  And that was just …

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