Category: Fitness/Exercise

  • Workout in the Heat and Humidity

    Hot, humid = Sweaty!  It looked like we all just took a shower to give you an idea of how sweaty we were at the end of the workout. For me, it felt like I was getting back to my old self — I found the heavier weight challenging but not too hard — and…

  • Run Amuck – Quantico Race Day Recap

    Yesterday I finished the Run Amuck Race at Quanitco Military Base — With 3000 other people. The race as well done — scheduled in waves depending on your roster number so it wasn’t all crowded at once. Lots of nutritious food at the end — grapes, bananas — water and powerade! I did the race…

  • Too Fat For 15 Documentary

    Too Fat For 15? – iVillage. Have you seen this documentary Too Fat for 15? Some friends at lunch today were telling me they watched the first episode and how disturbing it was to see these kids struggle. It follows kids at a weight loss boarding school  — so they get educated in proper health…

  • Workout in the heat and humidity

    Yes this is from this morning’s workout and no it is not from the rain. That is hard earned sweat! It was a hot and humid morning for a boot camp workout! When it was over – driving home – the rain started pouring down. I thought how lucky we were that we got through…

  • Aug 14 – Run Amuck 2010 – Are you Ready?

    These are the icons from all the obstacles I am going to come across this Saturday during Run Amuck – Run Amuck engages runners in a three and a half mile challenge filled with obstacles, mud pits, water blast and more!  The race, which begins at 7 a.m. in Historic Butler Stadium, follows McCard Road for…

  • Workout Wednesday with a Modified Handstand Push-up

    Group training is on Weds. A group of 6 – heavier weights, more individual attention. Warmup 2min of jump rope Core x2 general stretching rocky tiers V-ups on the BOSU 6inches with BOSU on your legs (this one is hard!) 30 push-ups (tennis ball placed on the floor and each time your chest needs to…

  • Focus on losing the last few pounds

    It was a hot and sweaty workout – but I felt good and finished in the 30 min time limit. My upper body is sore from yesterday’s workout – a good sore! I felt really good about today’s workout. It was hard and challenging but it was great. I feel good and was in a…

  • Monday’s Workout is a wrap

    Most of the group is back from various trips, injuries and vacations! It’s always great to workout with the usual group – we just are all in synch. I feel much better after 3 days away from camp. I had more energy and strength. I am now a FIRM believer in rest and recovery. The…

  • Rest and Recovery Reflections

    Sometimes I forget to stop and smell the roses – I am sure we all do. Today – I had some time to quiet my mind from all the stress that has been around me lately. I did stop and think about how lucky I am. In a million years I would never have thought…

  • Post Rest and Recovery Run

    So after a 4 day forced rest period – I got back to my routine with a scheduled run with my pal Kimmy. We met on the trail and I felt great. Together we did 6.5miles – it was a great morning weather wise. Lots of people on the trail. What a difference running with…