Category Archives: Fitness

Not So Wordles Wednesday (The Owie Edition)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Coco

My Recent Running Injuries I was getting my staycation off to a great start. I slept until almost 6, took my dog out for a walk, and then headed out for a hilly run. I was enjoying the lovely weather … Continue reading →

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Do Numbers Motivate You Or Hold You Back?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Coco

Now that I am finished with physical therapy, I am gradually adding back more challenging running workouts–like speed and hill intervals. I usually do interval workouts on the treadmill. That way, I can force myself to do a long enough … Continue reading →

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What Do You Get To Do Today? (Mile Markers Book Review)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Coco

One of the essays in Kristin Armstrong’s book, “Mile Markers” that really struck a chord with me is “I Get To,” in the chapter on “Gratitude.” It relates to the importance of the terminology we use in our every day lives, … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Learned On My First Bike Ride

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Coco

If you saw my Wordless Wednesday post or my Facebook updates or my tweets, you know that my husband got me a bike to help fill our weekends when our son goes off to college. It’s not my first bike, … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Gift Of Cycling Edition)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Coco

My husband bought me a bike. He thinks it will be a fun way to spend time together when my son goes off to college. I think he’s right!

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