How I Came to Running
I never considered myself much of an athlete. I only participate in sporting activities in physical ed during my school (K-12 and college). Once I finished undergrad I didn’t do physical activity for...
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1. I’m on travel for work and I went for a run this morning. Now that’s different. Although I workout regularly at home, I haven’t made the effort to workout when I travel. I’ve always been of the...
View ArticleFeeling better
Today was even better than yesterday. 1. I made the gym first thing this morning. 2. I voted. 3. I was off today! (Although I did go into the office for a few hours). Tomorrow is a rest day from...
View ArticleIndependent Lens: Soul Food Junkies
Independent Lens: Soul Food Junkies This looks like an interesting presentation to watch next week on Soul Food. Check out the website to see when it is airing on your local PBS station.
View ArticleVending Machine
Whenever I see someone at the vending machine I want to state, “It’s not worth it.” “It’s a temporary fix.” I don’t say anything though, it’s not my battle. I do, however, say those things to myself. I...
View ArticleNot Happy – Update
I was telling a few colleagues about my knee issue this morning and one suggested a sports masseuse. Hmmm…worth a try since the majority of the pain was felt in the back of the knee. I went for it....
View ArticleBananas
I’m not really a fan of bananas. I do, however, eat them as they are good for running. I try to eat one a day, but I’m not always successful. When they get too many brown spots, I’m done. I have no...
View ArticleGreen Smoothies
Yesterday, while perusing my Instagram feed, I noticed one of the persons I follow posted a picture of her Green Smoothie prep for two weeks: Photo by @bkdiva525 on Instagram What I thought was...
View ArticleIt’s May!
Hooray! I don’t know why, but April is not a good month when it comes to exercise for me. Yes, I did get some exercise in during the month of April, but nowhere near what I normally during April. When...
View ArticleBike Helmet
The other day I went for a bike ride and I wore my helmet: Later that evening, my neighbor wanted to know why I wore a helmet. He stated it seemed like I know how to ride so why wear the helmet....
View ArticleWater Anyone?
Source: http://blackdoctor.org/2311/water-is-essential-here-s-why/ For the most part, I’m a regular drinker of water getting in about 60+ oz most (week)days. I don’t do so well on Saturdays and Sundays...
View ArticleCalifornia Roll in a Jar!
A few weeks ago I posted about making salads in jars. I haven’t been making them every week, but I’m still doing so. A friend posted on my Fb timeline a link to some variations and they looked really...
View ArticleWhy 5?
So I’ve been doing those gratitude posts for the past 3 weeks and I’ve been listing 5 items. Well, for the past 2 days I listed more than 5 and I wondered, why 5? I recall some years back when...
View ArticlePump you up!
I work out each Monday and Wednesday morning at the Y. I use two different location for…reasons. I was at the downtown locations Wednesday morning doing my normal weight routine. One of the exercises I...
View Article60 Mile Goal for September
Started September off with a 4 mile run as I seek to log 60 miles this month. Off to a good start! I hope to log 60 miles this month.
View ArticleJust Thursday Blog Hop: What do you see everyday
There are a lot of things that I see everyday, but one thing that comes to mind immediately (and it’s not just one) is a water vessel. One of things I try to do is get in a healthy dose of water each...
View ArticleBeing Faithfully Healthy
Head over to Living My Faith to read about a post by me on Being Faithfully Healthy! http://livingmyfaith.org/?p=456#comment-198
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