This week I rested more than I should have. I only ran once this week and only 3 miles at that. It has been a crazy, busy week with relatives visiting from out of town and my allergies sucking the energy out of me. I’ve convinced myself that my body needs the rest, so hopefully [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 25, 2009
Wordless Wednesday: A Walk Through the Woods with Mom
These are two of my favorite photos from our camping trip two weekends ago.
February 23, 2009
Goofy for Gasparilla, Part 6
Over the weekend, Tiffany and I met for our long run on Saturday instead of Sunday. I planned to run 10 miles, but towards the end of the run, I felt I could go further. I ran 12 miles easy.
By Florida standards, it was a very cold morning. At 6:30 a.m., frost still [...]
February 19, 2009
A Crummy Camping Trip
My good friend, John, always tells me, “Denise, you’re not a true camper until you camp in the rain.”
This past weekend, I learned that I am NOT a real camper and I will avoid camping in the rain again. I have discovered that I am truly a fair weather camper. Next time the forecast calls [...]
February 19, 2009
Goofy for Gasparilla, Part 5
Five days had passed before I could summon the energy to run again. I had hoped to run during our camping trip last weekend, but the rain and humidity put a damper on my plans.
Lately, I’ve been struggling to get out of bed. I seem to have lost my momentum.
Yesterday, I forced myself [...]
February 19, 2009
Six Pack Abs in Six Minutes
Since I flaked on last week’s Five Minutes for Fitness post, I thought I would make it up to you with an extra minute dedicated to building a better belly. Of course, for me, five minutes of an abs work-out feels like 10 minutes of torture.
As I mentioned in previous posts, I don’t belong to [...]
February 13, 2009
Into the Woods
My family and I are camping this weekend with some friends. I’m trying not to think about the fact that it’s Friday the 13th and we’re spending a long weekend in the woods. I’ll pack the mace just in case. That reminds me…We don’t own a hatchet.
So, far it looks like we’re in for a [...]
February 13, 2009
Goofy for Gasparilla, Part #4
Lori called me the other night to ask me if I had registered for Gasparilla yet. Unfortunately, lack of funds caused me to postpone my registration for the race. While I chatting with Lori, I visited the Gasparilla Distance Classic site to register. I remembered reading on the website that the Michelob Ultra Challenge could fill up [...]
February 11, 2009
A Run DMT Public Service Announcement
As I ran through my neighborhood last week, a miniature Doberman Pincher darted towards me. I froze in my tracks armed with fists and a kickboxing stance. That dog would have been catapulted into the next block over had its owner not called him home.
Then on Sunday, Lori and I witnessed two small dogs chasing [...]
February 20, 2009
Loyal Commenter: The Other Denise
The Carnival of Loyal Commenters continues today with Denise W.
Denise W stumbled across my blog through her friend Kim’s blog, Keeping It Real. The other Denise (as she labeled herself) is a stay at home mom raising two girls while trying to body build. Hence, the name Building a Better Body. Personally, I think she has at AMAZING [...]
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