Category: Fitness/Exercise

  • Race Results are In

    Here are the official race results from yesterday’s race. For the record – I do not like non electronic race results because they are not accurate. Not everyone starts at the same time and then when you are in the line to hand in your race # ticket, people tend to cut in front of…

  • Notable News

    Healthy Eating Tips – Cheap Organic Food – thedailygreen.com. PepsiCo yanking sugar from schools worldwide – Crain’s New York Business.

  • Spring is in the Air

    What a great day for a run and to race for the ribbon – raising money for breast cancer research! This race was not the biggest race but it felt like the right amount of people. My first race of the season – a 5k – and I finished 26:58 which may even been earlier…

  • Thursday’s workout

    I’m late with my workout post today. Starting last night, I was overcome with extreme fatigue and sleepiness. Not sure what was going on but I went to bed when I got home from work last night and then got up to go to Plumbline this morning even though I felt over tired and klutzy.…

  • 10 Things the Weight-Loss Industry Won’t Say

    The ads are filled with testimonials about amounts of weight that are just physiologically impossible for a person to lose. You just don’t lose 30 pounds in 30 days.” In fact, the standard disclaimer “results not typical” is one of the few claims that are actually true. “[Weight-loss marketers] highlight the real ‘success’ stories of…

  • Combining Exercise and Giving Back

    I am enjoying this wonderful bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries and 4 almonds as I write this post. It’s still a bit chilly this morning even though the temps are supposed to get into the 70s today. Nothing like warm oatmeal and lemon tea to keep me warm. There are some races that are…

  • Groupon Washington DC

    Today’s Deal: $51 for Six Women’s Boot-Camp Classes at DC Adventure Boot Camp (Up to $120 Value) via DC Adventure Boot Camp Deal of the Day | Groupon Washington DC. If you haven’t looked into Groupon – you should! You can get some great deals on local activities, restaurants, and services. It’s based on a…

  • Happy St. Patrick’ Day

    The weather was incredible yesterday and we are supposed to have more great weather to round out the week. Spring is in the air! I went for a run last night when I got home from work. I am very lucky that Scotty is so supportive and has no issues manning the fort while I…

  • Notable News

    Get Physical: Effective Weight Management Methods. Good weight loss programs are usually uncomplicated, but you need to balance an everyday workout routine with a properly crafted, nutritious diet. Listing foods to stay away from, foods to be eaten mostly, and foods to be consumed moderately can be a very good way to properly begin a…

  • Workin it out

    I did an extra 30 mins of cardio last night – Elliptical work. I felt great afterwards… Warmup checkpoints lunge jumps frankenteins push-ups Core work was tough today. 2 rounds 1 min each partner dynamax ball tear drops 14lb ball twists holding your body 6 in off the ground 25 partner side high-five push-ups Workout…