Monthly Archives: January 2010
Cooking and Running
When it snows, I love to cook all day with the Food Network channel in the background. Usually, everyone else in my family is outside, so I want the house to smell delicious when they come in, and I want … Continue reading
The State of Your Fitness
What is the state of your fitness? Thought that might be a fitting opening since the State of the Union address is tonight. Most of us can’t do a lot to affect what goes on in Washington, but we can … Continue reading
Can You Juggle?
How do you juggle your family, work, school, pleasure, workouts and having to care for an elderly family member? Wow. You think your schedule couldn’t be any more demanding. As it is now, you barely have time to do anything … Continue reading
Health Care Solution
The health care solution is simple, yet it has turned into a complex, partisan battle. And it is ridiculous. We, as citizens should be outraged that the people we have elected cannot come to an amicable agreement. So, what is … Continue reading
Do the work yourself!
My legs ache, but I feel energized! My quest for speed has some side effects. Sore legs, strong legs muscles, strong heart, strong core muscles…Looks like the benefits outweigh the temporary pain after a good workout. One great way to … Continue reading
Taking care of yourself
No one’s hardships are anymore difficult than the next person’s. It’s just that some people build their lives around their hardships, while others build their lives in spite of their hardships. But whatever your hardship, you should add something positive … Continue reading
Avoiding Running Injuries
Wow, if I really knew the secret to avoiding injuries, I would be a millionaire. While there is no one secret, you may find these ideas useful. Particularly if you are just beginning a new exercise program, it is important … Continue reading
Rethinking Food
They call it a healthy lifestyle because your entire lifestyle becomes impacted when you choose to become healthy. For example, it changes how you grocery shop. It changes how you view food. For instance, I want to eat healthy, so … Continue reading
Magical Moments
When I arrive at school at 7am, I am not always awake enough to overflow with enthusiasm. That’s when I say–Thank goodness for the students! There is something magical about a child’s view on…well, basically everything. Once I open my … Continue reading
Speed Work
A cold winter night where most people are in the comfort of their homes, and here we are, 50 people under the bright lights of the stadium, lining up on the rubber track to run 400 repeats. Under the coach’s … Continue reading