Seeking The Right Balance

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Coco

As I approach three weeks since my fall, the good news is I am feeing better. That makes it harder to take it easy with my workouts, though. As I try to keep making progress on the road to recovery I am seeking the right balance between workouts so light they leave me frustrated and those that cross the line and leave me hurting.

seeking the right balance graphic with scales of justice

I am trying hard to listen to my body, but sometimes it’s sending me mixed messages!

Deborah and I will be hosting the February Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend. We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday February 5th, and keep the coffee brewing.

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Fractured Runfessions

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Coco

Can you believe it’s already time for the first Runfessions of 2021? After the January I’ve had, I definitely need this opportunity to cleanse my soul soles at Marcia’s runfessional.

fractured runfessions

Also join me in the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with Darlene, Michelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

Deborah and I will be hosting the February Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend. We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday February 5th, and keep the coffee brewing.

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A Breath Of Fresh Air

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Coco

This week I felt the energy and hope I didn’t feel at the start of the new year. I know having a new president and new administration isn’t going to change things overnight, but it still feels like a breath of fresh air.

How I get fresh air in my basement gym.

That Kamala Harris is our Vice President. That Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks performed at the inauguration. That I could see the fireworks out an upstairs window during Katy Perry’s performance at the Lincoln Memorial. It was a day of celebration like we haven’t been able to have this past year.

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Five Things I’m Doing To Help Heal A Fractured Rib

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Coco

When I was deciding whether to get a doctor’s appointment to find out if I had broken a rib, one thing holding me back was knowing there’s really no treatment for it. Still, I wanted to know, and since getting my diagnosis I have learned there are things I can do to help heal my fractured rib.

5 Steps To Heal Fractured RibYou should never take anything written here as medical advice, but for this post in particular, please check with your own healthcare provider before taking any of these steps to help heal a fractured rib.

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At Least The Monuments Are Still Standing

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Coco

Last week I had to go into the office for the first time since March, to pick up a new laptop. I made plans to go in early and run the Reflecting Pool loop I’ve missed so much. After the riots at the Capitol I was hesitant, but decided not to let the terrorists win. I’m pleased to report that the monuments are still standing, but I can’t say the same for myself ….

Sunrise view of the Capitol

View of the Capitol from the Washington Monument

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