Category Archives: Fitness

~Ash Wednesday~

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of repentence and reflection that many Christians observe before Easter. (source) Although Ash Wednesday is a solemn holy day in the church calendar, it is not all … Continue reading

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 6)

I varied my training program for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (March 17, 2012) this week due to my son’s wrestling tournament, which made a weekend long run out of the question. Hopefully two days in the bleachers won’t set … Continue reading

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Three Things Thursday (The In-Convenience Food Edition)

My grocery list has evolved over the years, from junk-laden to calorie-obsessed to balanced. You will find some convenience foods in my cart, but this Three Things Thursday post highlights three items that I just can’t take short cuts with … Continue reading

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Wednesday Workout: Incline Intervals And Pushing Pace

Now that my mystery injury seems to be resolving, I am ready to kick my training up a notch, but I still need to be careful. The Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon course will have a challenging elevation profile, so I … Continue reading

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Love Your Heart

We celebrate Valentine’s Day with lace hearts, paper hearts, and chocolate hearts, but let’s not forget about our real hearts. This weekend I read an interesting article in Good Housekeeping called, “How to Save Your Own Life.” It emphasized the importance … Continue reading

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