It’s been loads of fun focusing on something other than running for the past couple of months, it really has. Strength training has been my main dish with a side of running and an even smaller (not very tasty) side of swimming. I’ve gotten significantly stronger. My knee that was little bit wonky last year is [Read More]
Friday 5: Loving/Not Loving
Because I probably tell you too much about me already, I’m going to follow Michelle’s lead and make this week’s Friday Five linkup about loves and non-loves. 1. Loving: Our local Mariano’s now sells Sprinkles cupcakes. Not Loving: I bought a gluten-free red velvet the other day and I swear it tasted like sawdust. 2. [Read More]
Are You Your Own Troll?
I mentioned my gym troll a few weeks ago. And how she perplexed me, then ticked me off, and finally she amused me. I’ve also told you that when I started running, I made it my ‘no negativity’ zone. I visualize success, even if I don’t feel that way. I say nice things to myself. Call [Read More]
A Day in My Life
I’m joining Katie’s A Day in the Life linkup today and sharing a few snapshots of what life is like at Casa del Marcia. I became a stay-at-home mom after working in the corporate world for 13+ years. I didn’t realize how much I defined myself by my position as a Fortune 500 Marketing VP [Read More]
Vitamin D: Are you Getting Enough?
One of the highlights of my week last week was getting the dreaded annual physical out of the way. While there, I learned that my Vitamin D levels are low. Again. Despite supplementing and taking in more than my share of fish oils, my 24 units fell well below the 30-100 range that is considered [Read More]
Currently: In Over My Head
I can’t let the middle of the month slip past too much more without a Current update. Books: I’m gorging on Triathlon and Swimming books. Totally immersed (get it?) in my new sport, although I feel like a total poser. Running Path: Running mileage has been intentionally low and I’ve done my share of milling. Although [Read More]
Health Benefits of Inversion
First in the running “off-season” there was strength training, then swimming. Now I’ve literally turned my workouts upside down. What? I had the opportunity to test a Teeter Hangup. What on earth is a Teeter Hangup? This was new to me too. No, it’s not something out of 50 Shades of Grey but rather an [Read More]
#FridayFive: What’s In Your Gym Bag?
Happy Friday! I’m linking up for Friday Five today with Courtney, Mar and Cyn. The topic today? What’s in your gym bag? I’ve been hitting up the gym in a big way lately so a better question would be what’s NOT in my gym bag? Before we get started, let me just say my Apera [Read More]
Celebrities and Fitness
I got the new Shape magazine in the mail the other day. Yes I still subscribe to my share of paper mags and I like it that way. Apparently I’m part of a dying breed. I was surprised by the cover for two reasons: 1. There was an ad on it. 2. A “regular” woman [Read More]
#NoExcuses2015 Mad Lib
Hey 2015, it’s me Marcia. This year I would like finally learn how to swim, the real, face-in-the-water way, and conquer my first triathlon without drowning. It would also be super-duper awesome if I also did a boatload of destination races this year. It’s not a resolution, though, just a reminder to myself to try and have [Read More]
