Thanks to all who entered my KettleWorx giveaway!I learned a lot about corework by reading your responses:Yoga is popularSo is P90XLots of you rely on classics like sit ups, crunches and planksOne of you mentioned the dreaded stomach wheel, ouchie!I also heard about Russian twists, didn’t I see those at the bakery yesterday?There’s also a [Read More]
Marching 4th with a New Giveaway!
As you probably know from my training recaps, I’ve been spending considerable time with the KettleWorx DVD Series. I had always wanted to try a Kettle Bell workout but didn’t know what to do with the darn thing. That’s where this set comes in, It gives you EVERYTHING you need and more to transform yourself [Read More]
Therapy Thursday
I wish I had better news to share but I don’t. I tried to run yesterday but had to bail to the bike after just 2 miles because the darn achilles did not cooperate. Later it swelled back up and I was limping. I have a call in to my sports doc who worked miracles [Read More]
Sharing Some Love
With my 200th post behind me and Valentine’s Day just ahead, I thought it nice to share some LOVE. What could be more LOVING than a pampering spa giveaway from one of my very favorite in the whole world sponsors?? This awesome giveaway is sponsored by: Makers of all things fragrant, soothing and wonderful. I’ve [Read More]
Training Recap
Week 6 of Boston Marathon Training is Complete: 33 miles Monday: YogaTuesday: Speedwork: 2×1200, 4x800mWednesday: Kettleworx Core and Shoulders/Arms DVDsThursday: 6 mile tempo runFriday: Muscle Conditioning ClassSaturday: Yoga, ice skating with the kidsSunday: 20 miles, ice skating with the kids Notes: This week I dropped my 4th run completely. Like a cheap car, I’ve felt [Read More]
In Honor of That Hog in the Ground…
I think it’s high time around here for another GIVEAWAY!!! Sponsored by the awesome folks at: One Lucky Winner will receive: The Nathan Quick Draw Plus Handheld Bottle Look at these features!Moisture-wicking adjustable airmesh hand strap22 oz. bottle with clipless capZip pocket with key clip3M Scotchbrite reflective trimMy 2 cents:I have this exact model and [Read More]
Anniversary Giveaway
The entries have been counted, the numbers put through the handy dandy random number generator. I am happy to announce the lucky winner of the First Anniversary Giveaway, sponsored by: Geri Virtue! Congrats! Please email me your contact info so I can pass it along! Surprise! There’s also a gift for everyone! Erin at Picture [Read More]
Disconnected
Breaking News: My toe will be heading into the new decade naked….a New Year’s Polar Plunge of sorts as Fugly Betty toenail decided to break free just hours after my first Boston training run. That’s right she’s gone. Done in by mile repeats. The kids and I were in the produce aisle no less, between [Read More]
Time Flies
As if on cue, the battery in the Polar Watch Modern Caveman got me last year for my birthday has died…could it really be that time again? Already? And wasn’t it just a couple of years ago I was turning 30? Can I possibly be having yet another birthday? So soon? Time flies. Too fast. [Read More]
Weekend Crazies
Modern Caveman has his holiday party tomorrow. I miraculously found something to wear weeks ago but the mani/pedi need to happen today. Problem: What to do with Fugly Betty toenail?The blood blisters that encompassed her post-marathon are long gone but she’s still hanging on, black/purple and nasty as ever. But I can’t risk losing her entirely at [Read More]
