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You can’t shirk your commitments!
A very very tough workout this morning. I tried as hard as I could to find a reason to skip it this AM but I can’t shirk commitment. warmup x 2 side shuffle push-ups checkpoints skip jumps general stretching core x 2 partner leg raises sit-ups ball twists high five push-ups workout 5 min stations…
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In the Zone Mothering
I keep hearing how Kobe Bryant is in the zone right now – game face ready to win the NBA championship. In the zone – allows an athlete to focus completely on the task at hand and not worry about anything else but the next shot, play, etc. I was thinking about this and how…
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Running and relieving stress
I have mentioned the past few weeks about my stress levels and how high they are right now. Some say running is a great way to way to handle stress. Any exercise is really but here is some info on running and why it’s so good! Running is particularly great as a stress relief technique…
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Monday is Here!
Welcome to Monday. It was hard to get up so I chose this picture from the Toys R Us in Times Square, NYC to capture my feelings about it. Enjoy! It was a new camp session. warmup x2: rockette kicks forward lunges bounding back peddling core x2: 25 bottom up push-ups 6in flutters V ups…
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Michelle Obama: Why I’m Fighting Childhood Obesity
Not much going on today. I took a rest day from working out but did mow the lawn just to get some exercise in. Here’s a good article written by First Lady Michelle Obama about childhood obesity and why she is tackling this issue… Michelle Obama: Why I’m Fighting Childhood Obesity – Newsweek. For years,…
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What if I didn’t workout?
This is me this morning after a 4.5mil run on the W&OD trail. It was hot and humid and great. I have had a lot on mind lately both personally and professionally that I am finding these runs really help me quiet the thoughts in my head, at least temporarily. On a different topic –…
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I’m exhausted
Today was a crazy day – I took the early morning off to take care of lots of those Mommy things to get ready for the end of school – 8a dentist appointments for both kids, end of year Kindergarten conference with Nate’s teacher, Target run, First grade registration, and finally camp registration all before…
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It’s Thursday – People!
The alarm went off as usual – but this time I almost talked myself into continuing my slumber – but my commitment voice overpowered it and got my ass out of bed. I am glad I did, bc as hard as the workout was – I felt great afterwards… warmupx2 sprints lunges heel to butt…
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The U.S. Military’s War On PowerPoint
The U.S. Military’s War On PowerPoint. Did you read this recent article about the military wanting to ban the use of powerpoint documents? Anyone that has had to sit through a meeting full of powerpoint knows that it can be sometimes more painful than a root canal. I think the point that it does over…
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REI Family Adventures
REI Family Adventures I wrote about REI Family Adventures last month. It’s now available at REI Family Adventures. I love companies that give fitness opportunities for the entire family! Check it out when you get a chance! Start with a FREE Kids’ Adventure Journal! Chock-full of games and activities, it’s where kids can log their…