A Story for Every Step
I had to talk my way through every step of our 5-mile run this morning. It was rough going, but it was one of those workouts that signaled “back on track.” I wanted to quit; I didn’t. Mission accomplished. Bonus points for doing four burpees, too, so I’m current with the 100 Day Burpee Challenge. Now: nap. read moreParty Girl
Growing Old Is Not For Sissies
Barmasters Xtreme
Randal posted this video from Barmasters Xtreme to his blog. You need to see it. I watched it twice, then got off my butt and did two burpees to jump into the CrossFit Central 100 Day Burpee Challenge. (full rules here). Yay,... read moreFight Gone Bad — I’m Official
Where Will I Be? Running.
I Think Carey Tried To Kill Me
I’m really enjoying the challenge of CrossFit Women. The indoor workouts are tough in an entirely different way than Bootcamp — and I love having the best of both worlds. I still get to hang out with my Bootcamp peeps twice a week and get my dose of outdoor socialization time. And I’ve added the “get tough” vibe and energy of the CrossFit gym to my... read moreWhat a Weekend, Or… Why My Legs Hurt Today
Saturday adventures… 8:00 a.m. – Weight Watchers weigh-inIt bears repeating: Down another three pounds which means I have only 3.2 pounds to my Weight Watchers goal. I lost a total of 44.4. Woohoo! 8:30 a.m. – CrossFit Central UTB WorkoutOver the last few months, the crowd at the UTB has ballooned to more than 90 people each time — and that presented a few logistical challenges for... read moreThree Pounds to Gooooooaaaaaaaal!
I had a fantastic weekend: UTB, dancing, napping. I’ll tell you all about it later — my corporate overlords have me cornered in a meeting until 2:00 p.m. today. As always the first step of the weekend was my Weight Watchers meeting and weigh-in. I lost another three pounds! That means I’m just 3.2 pounds from my Weight Watchers goal weight! When I was born in 1968, I was impatient and... read moreIt’s a Snatch!
Darn that Crystal and the workouts that fill her dreams… this was a sweat-tastic Friday morning: Our workout21 – 15 – 9 reps: 1-arm dumbbell snatch, 15-lb. dumbbell box jumps, 20 inches superman Then hill sprints (!) and some partner medicine ball. I went to the mall last night. It was traumatic. So many ugly clothes! But I got two pairs of jeans because my co-worker pal said she was... read moreFace Your Manga
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The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Novel
I'm about two-thirds of the way through this detective thriller, and I'm hooked. It's set in modern Norway with flashbacks to WWII (catnip for me!) and features a somewhat grim hero that engenders empathy. I can't help pulling for the guy as I watch him struggle with his case and his life. The cast of characters is a realistic but motley crew, and it reminds me of other favorites set in cold, snowy climes: the Millenium Trilogy and Smila's Sense of Snow.
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The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million
I picked up this book after reading an interview with Lee Child (author of the Jack Reacher thrillers). He referred to The Lost as "the book of the century" and since I devour as much as I can about the Holocaust to try to make sense of it all, I decided I needed to read it immediately. Part memoir, part detective tale, this book was thoroughly engrossing. It's intelligent, annoying, moving, frustrating, and ultimately, rewarding and beautifully written. It challenged me in ways I didn't expect, and I was sad when it was finished.
