Swimming Safety: We’ve been doing a ton of swimming since school ended and it’s been blazing hot. Sadly, reports of pool and lake drownings are all over the news. We witnessed a near drowning firsthand on Father’s Day as we swam with family and friends at their club pool, which was fabulously uncrowded (no need [Read More]
Archives for 2012
Workout Wednesday
It’s so easy to slip into a workout rut. That’s why I’m always looking for new moves to keep things fresh and my body guessing. But with summer here and the kids home, I’m not looking to add another gym day. I like quick workouts I can sneak in at home, whenever. I did Shaun [Read More]
Filling the Fitness Bucket
A fitness bucket list: do you have one? The first time I thought of fitness in terms of a bucket list was back in 2007 when I decided I needed to run ‘A’ marathon…as in one and done…to fill mine. 6 marathons and counting, we all know how that panned out. Lately I’ve been thinking [Read More]
Vega Energizing Smoothie Review/Giveaway
I am a huge fan of all things Vega. These Energizing Smoothies were no exception. What could be easier than a complete shake in a convenient, portable envelope? Each serving has: 2 servings of veggies 10 grams of complete, plant-based protein 5 grams of fiber 1 gram of Omega-3. Shake it up just with [Read More]
Stuff I’m Digging Now
1. Spirulina Pacifica and Hawaiian Bioastin Astaxanthin. It’s been 3 weeks now since I started taking these super nutrients. While there are other variables at work here (hello Vitamin D mega dose) I’ve been feeling great–better than I have in a long time. Less fatigue, less soreness after hard workouts, quicker recovery and, knock wood, I [Read More]
Wordless Wednesday
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Ragnar Relay: Madison to Chicago
Where do I even start? This was an epic adventure, the likes of which I cannot adequately express. Under perfect conditions a relay is a test of physical and mental strength. Under extreme conditions, it’s nothing short of freakish. I was delighted when I was invited to join this relay team, as it’s something I’ve [Read More]
Vitamin D: Progress Report
I’ve taken 3 weekly Vitamin D mega doses so far since being diagnosed deficient at my annual physical. To those of you who questioned the 50k mega-dose, know that I was taking 5,000 IUs daily and was still coming up way short. Crazy, I know. Effects? Nothing noticeable the first week. But last week and [Read More]
MAYhem Highlights
Here’s how May shook out: Miles run: 72 Miles biked: 80 Races: 4: 2 halfs, 2 5k Hours skated: About a billion I think School events attended: 7 Biggest challenges: Not forgetting anything and eating well on the go. Notes: Running mileage this month was the second lowest for the year so far. Maybe due [Read More]
Success, Spirulina and a Winner
I’ve been burning the candle from both ends for weeks, prepping for this weekend’s ice shows. I was ok with it when it was limited to after school and evenings but now that the rehearsals are impinging on sacred early morning workout time, it has been a challenge. Needing to to be on the ice [Read More]
