Tag Archives: Motivation

Favorite Fitness Classes

Back in the day, the only exercise I got was at a weekly step aerobics class. It was the late 90s, so I didn’t wear leg warmers, but I might have worn a one-piece, short-sleeves + shorts unitard. (Thankfully, there … Continue reading

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Wrapping Up July

Ah, the end of July. We still have a month of summer ahead of us, but I’m already noticing that it’s darker when I take my dog out for her early morning walk. The weather in Washington, D.C. is notoriously … Continue reading

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Overcoming Visceral Fear

Cycling scares me. More particularly, climbing a steep hill while clipped in scares me. And for good reason. I’ve had my share of falls and bloody knees when I didn’t have quite enough momentum or wasn’t in the right gear … Continue reading

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I Can Do Hard Things

As my children transition into adulthood, I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between empowering them and enabling them. I’ve found that one of the hardest aspects of parenting adult children is standing back while they struggle instead of … Continue reading

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Fitting It All In

This month I’ve had to face the reality of not being able to be in two–or three–places at the same time. I think ALL the events are scheduled for May 21/22, i.e., the weekend of my son’s graduation. I wish … Continue reading

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