Monthly Archives: June 2011

3 Days of Workouts

Tuesday – Swam laps with a kick-board for 1 hour. (Not really 1 hour because I was so out of breath after each lap that I would hang on to the side of the pool to catch my breath before … Continue reading

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Physical Therapy or Spa Day?

I had the best, professional experience at the physical therapy office. The therapist took his time with his thorough examination and the therapy process. Dare I say that I actually enjoyed the experience? I felt like I was at a … Continue reading

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Booty

Other runners often talk about interesting objects they have found while running. I have found several things since I’ve started running. I’ve made a list of 10 of those items: Money – I once found a dime, but I didn’t … Continue reading

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Go Play

I did a short 4-mile run yesterday on my own and I wanted to try out my new hydration pack. This turned out to be a bad idea. As soon as I started my run, the pack began to bounce … Continue reading

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Step It Up

 Tuesday: Step Blast!! This class is best described by the name. It is a Step class and it is a blast!! This is the third time Terri and I take this class, but this time was extreme. Midway through this … Continue reading

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PB Granola

We had a short run on Monday and my foot was thankful. The pain is radiating into my ankle from the ball and arch. I have another appointment with a doctor on Thursday. I remain hopeful that he will figure … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

I love my father as the stars – he’s a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.  ~Terri Guillemets I have always been close to my dad. To say that he is my hero would be an … Continue reading

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A Good Pair of Running Shoes

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the  bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. … Continue reading

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The Power of Exercise

Recently the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) held their annual meeting. “Exercise is medicine” is the slogan for ACSM’s public health campaign to teach people the importance of living an active lifestyle. We know that exercise can reduce the … Continue reading

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Workout Day

 Terri, Marcia, and I went to the gym today and took 2 new classes. Muscle Max was first and consisted of free weights and resistance tubes. The motivating instructor challenged our endurance and strength. At the moment I thought I … Continue reading

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