Category Archives: Fitness

Shaking Things Up

By now you’ve all heard of the 5.8 (or 5.9?) earthquake that hit central Virginia yesterday, sending shock waves up the east coast. I know you Californians are mocking us, but it was my first earthquake experience and I found … Continue reading

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Kick-Ass Saturday Circuit

I had planned to finish off my week of doing what I can by repeating what I did on Thursday: 30 minutes on the elliptical and a Rodney Yee program. But last night I read an article in the Washington Post … Continue reading

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Doing What I Can

After my vacation free-for-all, I was looking forward to jumping back in to my exercise routine. Apparently, I jumped in too far on Monday, and triggered an ITB injury.  Between that and my podiatrist appointment, I had to take it … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: The Breisach Edition

(Sign by a park entrance in Breisach, Germany) Swimming in the pool, running on the track, camping, river cruising–there’s something for everyone! Which do you want to do?

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Here We Go Again

I had my podiatrist appointment yesterday. As I feared, the toenail that I killed last year was growing back incorrectly (becoming ingrown). Three shots of anesthesia and a minor procedure later I am back to the drill of epsom salt … Continue reading

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