Category Archives: Fitness

The Off the Beaten Path (and Couch) Playlist

Quick: What’s the first thing I should do to start training for the Rugged Maniac? A) Get a new pair of running shoes. B) Stretch. C) Hit the pavement. D) Make a new playlist. Once the correct answer, D, was … Continue reading

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I am not rugged…

… nor am I a maniac. But I better become one soon! Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race I needed a new challenge, so when this opportunity came along, I signed up. I have a lot of time to prepare, but … Continue reading

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Just Do It Backwards

This is part of a series, “Scene from a memoir I haven’t written yet.” Scroll to the bottom to see how to link up a story of your own. Please join me! Just Do It Backwards 2012… “Game.” I bend … Continue reading

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50, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Push-up

(Push-ups Part 1: Push-ups Challenge, Part 2: Push-ups, Revisited, Part 3: Still pushing, Part 4: Collapse one push-up from goal) . Victory! I’ve been slogging away at the dreaded push-up for over six months. I’ve sure had my ups and … Continue reading

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50 push-ups challenge update: Collapse one push-up from goal

(Push-ups Part 1: Push-ups Challenge, Part 2: Push-ups, Revisited, Part 3: Still pushing) As forlorn as I am about failing to complete my 50 push-ups challenge, I have to admit that the look of shock on my face when I … Continue reading

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Cardio Tennis

“Welcome to the jungle. We’ve got fun and games.” – Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose wails while I run to smash a forehand across the court. I’m at Copper Valley Club’s Cardio Tennis, a fun class that combines tennis drills … Continue reading

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Still pushing

(Push-ups, Part 1 and Part 2) The mental anguish of having push-ups ahead of me is enough to get me to correct a pile of papers or empty the dishwasher. With the possible exception of a pull-up, I don’t know … Continue reading

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Still stepping

I love a good streak. I am on day 232 of walking at least 10,000 steps a day. Now, I know this is a little feat since it’s the minimum recommendation for movement in a day, but it has taken … Continue reading

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Planks challenge

I am excited to join the Planks Challenge for the next six weeks. I am still in the midst of the push-ups challenge, so I plan to alternate days. For my pre-test today, I held a plank for one minute. … Continue reading

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Your Momma Don’t Dance: Zumba Fail

Photo by Cimm #17. 101 things in 1001 days: Try Zumba I barely got a workout as I stood in my first Zumba class stepping a little in place, baffled by what to do. Every two seconds or so we … Continue reading

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