The past few days have been, well, kinda a bummer. It’s not really anything I want to discuss publically – no offense of anything – but it’s kinda kept me from even thinking about blog posts. But I did want to say thanks for all the comments and e-mails about my hip. It’s always nice [...]
Entries from July 3rd, 2010
Good News & Bad News
July 26th, 2010 · 9 Comments · Running
What do you want first? Well, to be honest, it’s mostly bad news…actually all bad news. So, lets start with the bad news! I went to my orthopedic doctor today. After 1 1/2 years of hip/groin pain, I actually went in. No offense to my doc, but he is a LAST resort. Don’t get me wrong, he’s [...]
The 15 Commandments of Running
July 23rd, 2010 · 8 Comments · Running
1. Thou shalt look behind you before randomly stopping in the middle of the road. 2. Thou shalt not blow snot rockets if anyone is within 100 feet of you. And you will learn to do it right. 3. Thou shalt stand still at a red light. You are not a shark and will not die of if you stop [...]
Tags: Running
LOST: Motivation
July 20th, 2010 · 7 Comments · exercise
IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN — IMMEDIATELY. We all get into slumps where even the thought of working out makes us cringe. Don’t get me wrong, a few days like this, every once in a while, are ok to have. But how to you get back into the routine of working out when it seems almost impossible [...]
Tags: exercise·motivation·workout
What is a Runner?
July 16th, 2010 · 12 Comments · exercise, Running
A few years ago when I was running 40 miles a week and racing every other weekend, I was proud to say I was a runner. There was no doubt in my mind. I knew my 5K, 10K, and half marathon PR like it was my phone number. I could easily keep up with anyone [...]
Money Well Spent
July 15th, 2010 · 3 Comments · exercise, Running
Two days ago I made one of the best purchases ever. Well, maybe not ever, but it is the most entertaining purchase in a while. More on that later. I am so glad tomorrow is Friday. I don’t know if I could handle one more day of work this week. Especially since today was a [...]
Staying Cool…When It’s Hot
July 15th, 2010 · No Comments · exercise, Running
I don’t do well in heat. Especially when I’m trying to work out. So, since it’s summer, and hot, my workouts have been lacking. To help get through those hot days, I’ve come up with a few things to do to alleviate some of the horribleness of working out in the summer. 1. Switch it [...]
A Disastrous Vacation…Turned Fun
July 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’m back from vacation at Lake Powell…and I am so SAD. All the time off the past few weeks has made it so much harder to go back to work. Like the title of this post says, our trip started out horrible. Everything that could go wrong, did. But by the end of the trip, [...]
Tags: Lake Powell·the dog
Vacation Time!
July 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
I’m leaving tomorrow for Lake Powell! I’ll be gone until Saturday night, so no posts until Sunday. But check back early next week for posts on: How to Turn a Bad Workout into a Good One Staying Cool…When It’s HOT 5 Ways to Get Moving Plus, if I remember to take my camera, some pics [...]
Tags: Lake Powell
Your Guide to a Healthy BBQ
July 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Food
With all the BBQs taking place over the next few days I thought it would be a good idea to give you a guide to which foods are OK to eat and which should be skipped – plus some alternatives. As a Midwest girl, I’m no stranger to BBQ foods, and don’t get me wrong, [...]
