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Going, going... Gone (and Goofy for good!)

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Three Goofy runners the night before it all began.  The morning of the first race was so cold! I couldn't feel my hands and we were at the start by 3:30 am. I was shivering until we actually started at 6:15 am. Winter racing is unpredictable, even in Florida! Goofing off at the halfway point for the half marathon!  We did it! We all finished! It may have taken me longer, but I didn't quit! The medal have to be this pretty to convince people to run 39.3 miles!

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TRX rows one legged (squats, pistol squat or figure 4 squat) bicep curl tricep extension push up (static push up or moving) superman static hold squat jumps single arm side row (handles intertwined) straight arm press/row one arm bent/other straight press, row overhead press feet in straps plank knee pull into chest or pike Core plank plank transitions plank saw one legged plank side plank with rotation under side plank windshield wipers 50/50 v ups bicyicles  crunches  full rollups leg lifts reverse crunch ball slams ball transition Full body mountain climbers push up with rotation burpees inch worm ape crawl everest hops medicine ball wall toss with squats turkish get up Legs Squats lunges reverse lunges walking lunges with rotation lunges with medicine ball on one shoulder step ups box jumps Misc. Push ups push ups with rotation ball push ups tricep push ups static push up one hand on ball push up kettle bell swing tricep pr

Goodbye & Good Riddance 2015!

I know that hard times cultivate the most growth, but this year was almost too much to bear. I started 2015 by turning 40 and running a marathon and a half in two consecutive days. Returning home from that race, I was tired. I didn't want to run any more. I wanted to rest, to eat, to drink, and to just be. I did all of those things, and then my world was turned upside down. I have had more stress this year, than ever in my life. I am not sure that I have coped with my stress in the best way. I ate too much, drank way too much, and got a bit lost. In short, I think this blog is perfectly titled as I am still seeking my strength. Looking back on 2015, I find that I made it through and thankfully my family is still intact. We all survived. I am ready to move beyond the lessons that 2015 brought, to say thank you but no more! I am ready for the dawn of 2016, and I am excited. I am not waiting for January 1st to make the changes I desire. I felt the pull to start at the winter solst