Tag Archives: running

A bumpy wagon ride

In college I made a mental rule for myself – once I put a sports bra on, a workout or run must take place before I can remove the sports bra. It’s worked pretty well for me, forcing me into workouts when unmotivated, or perhaps I would have otherwise “opted out.” Tuesday, I found myself [...]
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Treadmill fail

Last week I joined a new gym. There is nothing more motivating than new windows to stare out. I was eager to get a jump-start on my New Year’s work-out goals. Luckily I wore my workout clothes when I signed up. While very inspiring, a new gym can be intimidating. You feel as if all [...]
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Walk, no run away from middle winter weight gain…

It’s that time of year. The cold, damp, dark evenings in Kansas City come early. And my spring/summer/fall routine of running with Gertie after work dies a slow death. There is nothing more appealing on these chilly nights than my couch, a blanket, some pasta (with heavy cream somewhere in the sauce) and a glass of [...]
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Quirkyville: Kickin' it Sunday Style

Have you ever woken up with absolutely no plan and suddenly you have a list a mile long of things you want to get done? That was me today. I woke up at 9 because Gertie was pacing around the bed and putting her snout up on the bed in the most pathetic manner. Suddenly [...]
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Time Out

I needed a time out. Yesterday, I took a PTO day and didn’t check e-mail. That doesn’t sound like a big deal, but I have a Blackberry and a habit of responding to things at all hours. But yesterday, I said, no to e-mail and yes to: New tags for my car. I am officially a [...]
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