Its Winter, It’s cold and we all want to do something to keep moving, but don’t want to face the elements outside. If you are like me, the treadmill gets boring after a few miles (which is why to myself and many of my running friends call it the dreadmill). Which means it’s the perfect […]
Training
Sometimes preparing for the event is just as entertaining as the event itself
Get out and explore your backyard!
Ok, maybe not literally in your backyard, but GET OUTSIDE! Explore areas of your own hometown! Whether you live in the middle of a city, in the quiet country side or somewhere in between, there are always new places to explore! Yesterday, I knew that I needed to get outside and enjoy the unusually […]
Fitness equipment at the grocery store? YES!
Fitness does not have to cost a fortune! Yes, you can spend as much as you want, but with little a patience and keeping your eyes open, you can find fitness equipement either on sale or at a nice discount! For starters, there are many options for used equipment out there! Play It Again Sports […]
No equipment is never an excuse for skipping an workout
If you want to reach your goals, you must shrink the size of your BUT… Fitness Friday time! One of my posts last week really got me thinking about one of the excuses that so many people use. I don’t have any equipment. I can’t work out at home. Yes you can. You can. you can […]
Climbed Multnomah Falls, never left my house
Today marks day 16 of the #ffholidaychallenge. Between Thanksgiving and New Years, the goal is to move for at least 30 minutes, each and every day. Do what you like, do what moves you. just move. As I was sitting here today, I struggled. I didn’t want to go outside (it was cold and going […]
You take the Good, You Take the Bad…
And there you have the facts of life! Hmm… sounds familiar! One of my favorite TV shows growing up and the theme song was stuck in my head as I was out for my run this morning! I will be honest, it was NOT even close to a good run. Yes, I was out there […]
What was I thinking? Have I lost my mind?
As I sit here tonight, running through lists in my head, I can’t help bu wonder if I have gone completely crazy! Last winter I saw a post on Facebook for a local run. Once that I had never even thought about running in the past, it was one of those races that only the […]
Kickoff training run to a season on inspiration, motivation and who knows what else!
What do you get when you combine 2 days, a crew of crazy dedicated runners, a group of inspiring Captains and a crazy DJ? You get the weekend to kick off the 2016 myTeam Triumph training season! Captain Jenny was all smiles, despite the cold and snow! Jenny, I am so glad that I finally […]
Spinning, IronMan Jessica Jacobs and crazy friends! Perfect way to spend a morning!
Spinning Spinning and more spinning! Sometimes it’s not about doing what’s comfortable, it’s about pushing yourself to see what you can do! Today was the 3rd annual Rock N Ride Spinathon at the East side YMCA. Last year for the event, Lisa and I rode for 2 hours. It was the first time Lisa did […]
Fitness Follow-up Friday
Fitness Follow-up Friday is here! Well, it was here a few days ago but since we were out of town for the weekend, I didn’t have a chance to post it until now! Several people have asked what all is included in my weekly fitness. So going forward, I am going to try and give […]