Two Wheels, Two Feet, One Busy Week I tried to get some extra time in the saddle this past week to climb out of last place on our Dawn Patrol team for the Great American Ride – I did and I’m now in next to last place. The extra cycling definitely helped, but it threw […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… If we were […]
Welcome to Training Tip Tuesday, where I explore a different training focus each week—from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. Today’s Training Tip Do not allow momentum to control your movements Control the Weight, Don’t Just Move It We’ve all been there: finishing a set of lat pulldowns only to realize our back […]
A Wide Range of Workouts This week’s workouts were plentiful and covered the whole gamut, from my usual walks, cycling, and strength training to a fun dose of functional training in the yard. I spent a good portion of two afternoons working in my garden and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Between the blooming dogwoods and […]
Runners of All Ages Monday evening I met my runner girlfriends for dinner – there are seven of us who still get together even though some of us are no longer running. It had been way too long since we’d last gotten together and we promised we’d meet up again sooner rather than later. Somehow […]
Spring Has Sprung Spring is absolutely in full bloom here and everything looks stunning and my allergies are well aware of it. I have to say, though, that I’m quite lucky that my spring allergies are nowhere nearly as bad as a many people I know and I’m able to be outside without too many […]
Trouble Falling Asleep Sleep has been eluding me recently, and it’s a bit of a mystery. I’m usually the type who falls asleep the second my head hits the pillow, but this past week, I’ve spent at least an hour tossing and turning before drifting off. My sleep hygiene is solid—no caffeine, low stress, a […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… If we were […]
Welcome to Training Tip Tuesday, where I explore a different training focus each week—from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. Today’s Training Tip Maintaining Balance as We Age Bringing Balance into Your Routine Before we dive into today’s focus, I wanted to share that I’ve been leading a 45-minute balance and stretching class […]
The 25-Mile Badge that Turned into 33 My Friday workout was a comedy of errors with a high-mileage plot twist! There was a Garmin 40K cycling badge up for grabs, and I had the perfect strategy: a 30-minute Peloton ride followed by a spin on my other bike while catching up on reading blogs. I […]
~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes… It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, cycling, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […]
Wakodahatchee Wetlands Tucked away in Delray Beach, Florida, the Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves a blend of nature and photography. Created on 50 acres of utility land, these wetlands have been transformed into a thriving ecosystem that feels worlds away from the surrounding suburbs. A three-quarter-mile boardwalk winds […]
A Little Bit of Everything This week truly had a little bit of everything. We started off with Pablo still visiting – he was the perfect supervisor while I tackled some much-needed garden cleanup. He absolutely loved lounging in the yard with me, though it’s a shame dogs don’t have opposable thumbs, or I definitely […]
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Our exploration of Florida’s wetlands began at the stunning Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, home to alligators and a vibrant array of birds and small mammals. Stepping out into the beautiful, sunny warmth, we spent our morning wandering along the sanctuary’s famous elevated boardwalk. The path winds through diverse habitats, from pine flatwoods […]
Staycationing This year, we decided on a change of pace and spent spring break enjoying the comforts of our own ‘Airbnb’ at home. The house was full and lively after Pablo and his family arrived Thursday, followed by the rest of the crew on Friday. We spent the week exploring local gems, hiking through parks […]
Spring Projects I’ve been on a roll with spring projects lately! In case you missed Friday’s post, I shared the two updated walls in my basement gym, which are now home to new National Parks galleries. Swapping out the old race decor meant a full day of prepping the walls—filling nail holes, sanding, and repainting. […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… If we were […]
Welcome to Training Tip Tuesday, where I explore a different training focus each week—from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. Today’s Training Tip When lifting weights, the most powerful tool in your kit isn’t the barbell—it’s your brain. To get the most out of your workout, start by visualizing the specific muscle group you’re […]
The Loss of a Legend I first met American Olympian and author Jeff Galloway shortly after becoming a coach for the National AIDS Marathon Training Program in Washington, DC. Jeff personally trained our coaching staff to use his signature Run-Walk-Run method to prepare our athletes for the Marine Corps Marathon. Developed in 1976, Jeff’s program […]
National Margarita Day Happy National Margarita Day! Not only is today my husband’s birthday, it’s also National Margarita Day! I always tease him by telling him that I prefer celebrating the national day more than his birthday. Of course, we celebrate his birthday with a margarita. Well, I do, he might choose another drink. While […]
