Celebrating Our 35th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Coco

I’m taking a break from the weekly wrap to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We won’t be doing a century rides today, but we will wear our matching lederhosen cycling kits on a shorter ride, and might even end up at a local brewery.

Lederhosen Cycling Kits

From the 2017 Lifeline 100 Ride

Later we’ll have dinner someplace with a slightly fancier dress code!

I was a reluctant convert to cycling—my husband bought me a bike when my son went to college—but it’s become an outdoor activity we really enjoy doing together—crazy kits and all. 😀

 

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Physical Therapy Runfessions

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Coco

It’s the last Friday of September, and I’ve got some juicy physical therapy runfessions this month. Join me at the runfessional over at  Marcia’s Healthy Slice to cleanse our souls soles and get a fresh start for October and the last quarter of 2023.

You also may be joining the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

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Boring Is The Bridge To Better

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Coco

One reason Jess Sims is such a popular Peloton instructor is that she is such a great motivator. She says things that just resonate. No matter where you are or what you need to hear—she says it. Her reminder that boring is the bridge to better is helping me stick with my physical therapy exercises.

What could be more boring than planks?

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Cloudy Days In Boston

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Coco

After a weather delay that turned into a flight cancellation that led to having to rebook on a different airline the next morning, I finally made it to my conference. I was glad to be there, but I had nothing but cloudy days in Boston.

There was a hint of sunshine on my last day.

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Dusting Off Old Gym Equipment

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Coco

My PT surprised me this week by completely changing up my exercises. Luckily I had what I needed to do them at home—after dusting off old gym equipment that hadn’t been used in years.

Picture of Scooby for his fans 😀

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