Category Archives: Fitness

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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Summer Slump  Runfessions

It’s the last Friday of July, which means it’s time to come clean with some runfessions. Since August 1st isn’t until Monday, you’ll have to come back next weekend for our Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up–please mark your calendar and … Continue reading

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Building Confidence For Climbing

Last weekend my husband, son and I went to a local indoor climbing gym. My son started climbing at college, and it was one of the things I wanted to do with him this summer. Before we went I warned … Continue reading

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Fearing Fear Itself

Fear has been a common topic around here lately. The fear that’s on my mind this week doesn’t have to do with cycling–or even relate to my first time trying indoor climbing–but is a more troubling fear brought on by … Continue reading

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How I Beat The Heat In Downtown Miami

I spent last week in downtown Miami. It wasn’t my first business trip to Miami, but it had been a few years since I’ve visited our Miami office. The first thing I learned–or relearned–is that downtown Miami is nothing like … Continue reading

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