Category Archives: Fitness

Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 2)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Coco

It seems wrong to call this a “training log” post, but even if I haven’t been able to follow my training plan, I have been doing what I can to get back to running again. Hopefully all will be well … Continue reading →

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Transformations

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Coco

This week Amazon sent me an email promoting the Bob Harper “Total Body Transformation” DVD: As much as I enjoy my Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength DVD, my first reaction to this email was, “I don’t need to transform … Continue reading →

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Three Things Thursday (The ITB Rehab Edition)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Coco

After my long run on Saturday, I followed a three-part plan of attack against my ITB: 1. Foam rolling and stretching. 2. Taking an epsom salt bath. 3. Slathering my leg with Biofreeze. What’s your plan of attack against sore … Continue reading →

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(Not Really) Wordless Wednesday (The Steve Jobs Edition)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Coco

Last week I had a meeting at the Patent Office, so I got to see the Steve Jobs Exhibit. I think they did a really nice job designing the exhibit–it’s simple, but elegant, like so many Apple products. Each display … Continue reading →

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My New Strength Routine

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Coco

When my ITB flared again up last week, I did some research on Google for exercises that might help get to the root of the problem. I mostly found suggestions for stretches, but I did find a few suggested strength … Continue reading →

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