Tag Archives: Strength

If It’s Not One Thing It’s Another

On Friday I marked 3 weeks of being on blood thinners to treat my DVT blood clots, and my doctor confirmed that I can get back to running. While I am partially cleared on that condition, I also learned that … Continue reading

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Checking Out The Garmin Strength Training Workouts

It’s tempting to let this blog go dark for a few weeks while I am sidelined from running, spinning, and Orangetheory with my DVT diagnosis, but in keeping with my perseverance tag line, I will keep going.  My second week … Continue reading

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New Exercises To Challenge And Strengthen Your Core

If you ask a professional how to become a better runner or how to prevent injuries, they usually will tell you to strengthen your core. As stated in this article from Runkeeper, “having a strong core sets a solid foundation for … Continue reading

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Moving On In 2017

As I’ve shared in my past few posts, my nest is empty again. My son starts grad school on Monday, at a university far, far, away. It’s a transition to celebrate for sure, but I’m also celebrating the fact that I’m … Continue reading

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