Fitness Beating Austin’s Heat with the Perfect Pool Workout August 3, 2016March 19, 20180 I’m feeling a little guilty these days. You see, I’ve stepped out on my yoga class. I confess—it’s hard to stay with one workout for …
current events Working Out in Cherrywood With Dane’s Body Shop October 29, 2015June 16, 20201 One of the wonderful things about living in my neighborhood is the wide variety of businesses and resources available within walking distance. Mostly, this encompasses restaurants, …
inspiration & motivation Why First Workouts Are So Damn Scary March 23, 2015September 12, 20200 Even though I didn’t come to exercise until an adult in my 30s with three kids, I’ve got hundreds of workouts under my belt now. …
inspiration & motivation Making Rainy Days a Workout Motivator January 23, 2015July 21, 20200 For the last few days in Austin, it’s steadily rained. Yes, I know this is par for the course for those in the Pacific northwest (my …
injury & recovery Leah vs. The Machines (or 4 Strikes at the Gym) March 24, 20110 So I didn’t cry in my car; I made it all the way home. The time in the car was more like a period of …
training Can You Say “Tool”? December 8, 20090 Oh. My. God. I’m stuck spinning because of the no-run mandate due to my back. I’ve been going to spinning at my YMCA. Now, one …
training That’s More Like It August 11, 20080 Today I went to the Cardio Agility class and came away feeling great. I was still the sweatiest person in the room–my area of the …
training Muscles (or Lack Thereof) August 7, 20080 Evidently, a goodly amount of the muscles targeted in Cardio Agility class are my bike riding muscles in my legs and butt. It is interesting, …
Fitness Cardio Agility Class = Sweaty Jello Legs August 4, 20080 So I went to the ab class…I am the only person who has (so far) ever shown up. The ab class wasn’t happening. Am I …
Triathlon Life is Always Better After a Swim May 25, 20080 Ah, I feel refreshed. Some visuals from the Northwest YMCA, where I did my swim: A little old pudgy lady in glasses and a very threadbare …
