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Say What? Rationalizations to Keep Away From Exercising.
Michelle Someone said the most ridiculous thing to me the other day. While expounding the virtues of her infrared healing mat, she said that if she lays down on it while the setting is on high, she get an aerobic workout. “Um, pardon me?” I said, snapping back into a semblance of attention after drifting.…
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My Friend Penny Had a Baby…
Michelle Penny, an online friend, had a baby nine months ago and has quite an inspiring story of fitness. Here’s her story to encourage those of you who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or recently had a baby. If you’re married to or friends with someone in those categories, read it too so you…
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Letting Go (Healing from Injury)
Michelle Sometimes wellness is letting go. Giving in to Healing and its slow tempo; its pace the definitive patience tester. Making me scream in frustration, yet still the relentless pace despite how I feel. . Letting go of the expectation that I can do anything to defy it. Realizing that it is me, and…
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The First Thing I Asked the Doctor
Michelle Eagerly anticipating the Warrior Dash in August, my husband and I did some hill repeats and pull ups last week. Actually, he did pull ups and I kind of just hung there with a grunty look on my face, but I digress. I looked forward to a good bike ride on Friday afternoon (to…
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You’re Not Too Old…
Turning 40 in 2006, Rich Roll was 50 lbs overweight and unable to climb a flight of stairs without stopping for air. Within two years, he was one of the fittest men in the world. The bit I’ve read on the internet of his story has me rushing to my library (just a click away!)…
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You Can’t Fake a Half
Michelle I can’t cram for a Half Marathon. While I could pull off running a (slow) 10k right now, there is no way in hell I can wing a Half. My training since December has been erratic at best, and with only about nine weeks before the June race date I know I’m not conditioned…