Training Week 261

Training Week 261

Highlight of the Week: Getting back in to the marathon training grove / actually doing speedwork <— I know, whuuuuut?! Monday | October 13, 2014: 10 m run (first 5 w/Kelly) + teaching strength class + 3 m run (w/Bobbi)Loc: Grayslake, Temp: 55°/55°, Time:...
Trainer criteria

Trainer criteria

What do you think of the statement highlighted below? I read it in an article (pdf here) from the October issue of SELF, about a woman who thought she hated group exercise classes, but just had to find the right one – the Tracy Anderson Method. And as the...
Helper Cat makes the bed

Helper Cat makes the bed

Helper cat not only assists in wrapping gifts and hair maintenance (<—that explains a lot, right?!)… he ALSO helps make the bed when we have house guests*! How helpful!   Um… Or… not. Typical Helper Cat shenanigans.  My snister and her...
Random Thoughts Thursday 67

Random Thoughts Thursday 67

Woot, woot! I kind of can’t believe the Royals are going to the World Series! Rachel and I are convinced it’s because we “left” some good luck at the stadium when we were there in July. You know, I’ve been to Kansas City every year since...

A bad place for a bad fit

In April I decided I wanted to get some blood work done. I had never had it done before, and thought it would be a good idea for several reasons: to get a health baseline, because I follow a specialized diet and wanted to see how that was affecting me, and most...