Who’s Ready for Week 4?

I love a 30 day challenge.  I know, you've heard.  I find them very motivating and enjoy the act of having something to do every day.  If, however, you've been floundering here's a little secret. Making a conscious decision that you are going to stick with a challenge for 30 days is the challenge. Ahhh …

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30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge – Day 1

Today we kick off a 30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge. Here are the rules.  Rather here is *the* rule for this month's challenge.  Set your mind to completing the challenge.  Set your intention.  Set your mind.  Write it down.  See it.  Do it. Here's today's workout. Warm up for 5 minutes (take a walk, a light …

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A Fun Fact

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that healthy eating and exercise habits can substantially cut the risk of heart disease events, even in people who inherit high risk for these events. The researchers looked at four studies involving 55,685 participants.   Among participants at high genetic risk, a favorable …

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Hating on Heat

I don't like to run in the heat and I definitely don't perform well in the heat.  And this fact was confirmed in April at the Ragnar So Cal event.  I had 2 long legs, a 12.2 miler and a 9.8 miler starting at 2:00 pm and noon respectively.  Both runs were on sunny days with …

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Off to the Races

We're deep into Spring and that, boys and girls means it's prime running season.  And more importantly, racing season.   I've got 3 races in the bag so far (a 4 miler, a Ragnar and a 10 miler) and 5 more planned.  Here's what I have on the books. Angel Island Adventure Race - Angel Island. …

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People Who Need People

I grew up playing mostly team sports.  I understand and appreciate being a team player.   You are a spoke in the wheel, a cog in the thingie.  A whole that is greater than its parts. To pile on the analogies. As a runner there's no team, it is a solitary endeavor.  But I'll tell you, it's a …

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Tapping Into Previous Successes

So how was your 2016? Did you reach a goal, make a change, improve in some way?  Did you spend more time with your kids, less time at work, or did you walk away from an unhealthy or unsafe situation?  Did you make a new good friend, drop a negative or toxic one or broaden …

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Plank Triple Shot

Hustle your holiday s(elf) down to the floor and let's plank it out. The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning but it also works your glutes and hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance. Today we're doing a Plank Triple Shot.  Enjoy!   Alternating Reach Plank - 30 seconds Side Plank …

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Project Brad – June Update

Here's a Project Brad Update. Brad and I went shopping over the weekend.  There was a sale at the Men's Wearhouse and he needed some new dress shirts for work.  Brad's old school and still wears a suit and tie to work every day.  It's one of the things I love about him. But let's …

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Legs, Legs, and Core

"Don't count the days.  Make the days count"  ~ Muhammad Ali Here’s your Challenge Workout for today: Pistol Squat (15 repetitions each leg) Single Leg Lunge with Knee Up (20 repetitions each leg) Triangle (30 seconds each side) Flutter Abs (30 seconds) Tuck and Reach (20 repetitions each leg) Do this workout 2 times through. …

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