I think I have finally figured out what and where I’ll be this year with races. I am currently working on a couple of local races and some traveling “racecations”. So far, here is where I’ll be! April: Will Mays 10K trail race May: Ainsley’s Angels Cannonball Run 5K Twisted Ankle 30K June: Breckenridge Spartan …
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The first Monday after Daylight Savings Time Change is BRUTAL. My alarm woke me up at 6:30 (still dark out) and I could not move. My mind was willing but my body was numb. I hit snooze a few times and finally rolled out of bed to put on pajamas to go to school for …
It was a very busy morning at CrossFit Candor. Many of us got our first workout of the Open finished and there were a lot of happy people by lunch time. Here is the scaled version that I did. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of: 15 hanging knee …
In previous years, I opted out of participating in the CrossFit Open for very obvious reasons. I am so far down the list of people who are “good” at CrossFit. My best gains are in the lifting, not so much in other things like pullups and box jumps. So why even put my name down …
In Alabama, we rarely see winter weather around the Tuscaloosa area. But when we have a threat of anything frozen or frosty, we panic like the world is coming to an end. And after last year’s Snowpocolypse, well, nobody is taking any chances. We had a lot of rain last night, around 2 inches, and …
It’s almost February, which means it’s almost time to reflect on the first month of 2015. I know many of us make resolutions or make goals or at least re-focus ourselves to some type of self-improvement around the start of each new year. How are things going for you? Whether it’s a goal for better …
I think we are in that crucial time of the year when people come to a crossroads with their goals. One road leads closer to the goal. One road takes a detour and rarely returns to the right path. The house is no longer clean, the weather is not helping ANYTHING and is becoming the …
I can’t say I’m sad to see 2014 close out. It was a great year up until August. After August, I just pasted a smile and faked my way through the holidays. I was glad to changes in the weather and the excitement in the kids at school with each fall holiday. I was just …
The Fitbit Challenge is over and I’m calling it a win for Team EAST coast. See the results here. I’m also calling it a win for me because this month has been my best month for running and walking. The last 2 weeks, I have been reaching my 10K and 15K step goals and …
A few weeks ago, I submitted an application to be considered for the 2015 Team of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Race series called Rock ‘n’ Blog. I ran my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race in Nashville a couple of years ago and I loved the whole experience from Expo to finish line. What I loved …
It is week 4 and our challenge was to get 15,000 steps a day. I did it on Monday and Friday. How is our team EAST COAST doing? Well..it depends on which site you look. Shape.Com/Fitbit results Mensfitness.com/fitbit results I have no idea who is winning since both sites have different leaders. Interesting. So that’s …
We made it to Friday!! I can’t actually NOT WORK while I’m at my school, but the holiday insanity is just gearing up. We had a ton of fun this week doing various gingerbread activities. Check it out. I’m a master man baker. And my Fitbit Charge has been showing the results of all this …
A little less than 3 weeks to go until the big day. With all the rushing and planning and partying, I need a treadmill workout that will kick my tail and I need it in 30 minutes. Hills workouts are fantastic and cruel at the same time. I’m climbing on a treadmill without the …
Christmas is HERE! Technically, we have a few more days, but my body is wearing the battle scars of a hectic holiday so far. Eating treats, running a lot, walking more, eating more treats, and battling the flu means I’m a big ol’ wreck at the end of the day. I have burned all …
I just wish it was cool enough for a sweater. We are sweltering in Alabama this week. Last week, we were bundled up to our noses and as soon as the calendar changed, we are back to flip flops and tank tops. And that may be the reason why I’m feeling like I got hit …
What a busy busy week! So, who is winning? East Coast or West Coast? We are still leading by a very slim margin. I think this is going to go down to the wire. We have 2 weeks left to prove that EAST coast is the most Active Coast. What I’m talking about is the …
Sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless How is it the end of November, already?? During November, we talked about a wide variety of topics on our Monday Tweet Chats. Topics included Penny pinching for the holidays. We talked about some great apps for Getting your finances in order. Tech up your Game. …
Who is winning? EAST coast or west coast? Check the Leaderboard! This was the first week of the Shape.com/Men’s Fitness Fitbit Blogger Challenge and I definitely learned a few things by using my Fitbit Charge all week. My sleep is terrible. My energy during the day is deplorable. I think there is connection between the …
The next few weeks are going to be equally exhilarating and exhausting with a whole bunch of hectic thrown in. The mad rush, the long lists, the loads of rich food, the workouts thrown to the side to make way for more rushes, lists, and food. It’s a time of year I look forward to, …
Does anybody remember that poem? This Monday’s child was ready to hit the ground running. I’ve got things to do and a life to get busy living! Today was busy. I was out of work last week to help Stephen after his shoulder surgery. Today was back to routine and I can’t lie. It was …