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Cheering on progress
Friday, October 02, 2009 7:04 PM
I took a rest day today -- it was unexpected, since today is kung fu conditioning day, but we all need to rest periodically, and who am I to argue? I timed the workout for my class this morning. It was a workout I borrowed from a Crossfit coach and the brother-in-law of one of my close friends. My friend told me he did it, and I loved the idea, so I immediately... Read More...
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Overcoming barriers I put in front of myself
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:39 PM
The other day, I received a really nice comment on my recent Fight Gone Bad blog post . It was from my friend and sifu, Ryon , and it both lifted my spirits and made me think. First of all, thank you Ryon. I didn’t think simply commenting in reply on my own post would do justice to how nice it was to read your words. It’s always awesome to hear encouragement... Read More...
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11, moms and music
Friday, September 11, 2009 6:53 PM
Today is 9/11. I don't want to relive the feelings I went through on this day 8 years ago. I was producing a morning show in Nashville, and it was a day of hell, and a subsequent 6 months of having to relive the hell day after day. Nothing like what they experienced in New York and Washington.... But I don't want to ignore the day, so my little tribute... Read More...
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Floreio
Sunday, September 06, 2009 7:55 PM
I turned around one night and saw Andy doing a headstand like this. I insisted he do it again tonight so I could take a picture and write about what he's been training to do: Floreio. What is Floreio? I will quote from the blog of the man who introduced Andy to it, Ido Portal : The name of the art presented in the videos above is called Floreio. For a lack... Read More...
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Workouts with Andy
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:56 PM
The past two nights, I've invited Andy to workout with me -- like the good ole days when we did Ross' 50-day challenge or went to the gym together. It's harder to find time to workout together with our busy schedules, but when there is time, he's really fun to workout with. Last night, we did an AMRAP of Andy's creation: AMRAP 15 minutes 5... Read More...
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Holding my own
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:03 PM
So... I was out back watering the plants tonight when I glanced up at the rings hanging from that brand spankin' new pullup bar. There was nothing around to give me a boost to the bar, so I figured I would do a couple of jumping pullups on the rings. I jumped, and I held it. And held it. And held it. OMG! I ran in the house to tell Andy, because that is seriously... Read More...
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Building a pullup bar
Sunday, August 23, 2009 2:05 PM
My boys spent the bulk of the day putting up a pullup bar in the backyard. We've had the materials for what seems like ages, but it was only today that there was enough time for Andy to dig the holes, put up the posts and the bar, and mix the concrete.We set the bar about 8 feet off the ground. We're planning to build a box so that I'll be able to... Read More...
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Morning magic
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:17 PM
Ahhh.... nothing like an adrenaline rush at the end of my work day three days in a row to make me feel exhausted. After what felt like a month of a news drought, every evening we've had breaking news. The rush is the same. My heart beats fast as I hurry to write, proofread and post, continually updating until things slow down again. Afterward, it's always... Read More...
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Cotton kills
Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:46 PM
The clothes make the man they say -- or in my case, woman. I've been running/working out in mostly cotton clothes for the longest time. Lately, the shorts I usually wear to Crossfit or to run in has been a pair of cutoffs that I used to wear skating when they were long pants... but I fell in them and tore up the knee, so I cut them up into shorts. They are... Read More...
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But... I haven't played tennis in years
Monday, July 06, 2009 6:40 PM
I don't go to the doctor very often. I'm healthy, and I work to stay that way. I have my regular appointments with my dentist, and annual women's exams -- but when it comes to checkups with my family practitioner, I'm not so regular. And I tend to ignore aches and pains and colds... I treat myself at home, with a phone call to my mom, an RN, if... Read More...
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Arm still hurts -- bummer
Saturday, June 27, 2009 5:24 AM
I did not make it to this morning's free Crossfit workout, and I'm bummed. My arm still bugs me, and I had to down a couple of Tylenol first thing this morning. It's so sore, I think it best to let it rest rather than risk hurting it more. Stupid vaccine. Since I'm not exercising today, I'm trying to figure out what to do tomorrow. Kung Fu... Read More...
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It hurts to laugh
Sunday, June 21, 2009 8:08 PM
I think I can officialy call Friday's workout "ab blaster." I have spent the past two days clutching my stomach when I laugh or sneeze because my abs are sooooooooo sore. It's quite comical actually, except when I try to get up out of bed. Does this mean I'm closer to six-pack abs? Read More...
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Common sense -- it's not all that common
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:13 PM
I love it when people promote common sense -- especially because, in my business (news), I don't see that much of it. People do a lot of crazy things and it ends up in the news, and I end up reading about a lot of people without common sense. That's partly why this blog I recently discovered really resonated with me. It's all about eating sensibly... Read More...
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Andy's birthday celebration
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 8:00 AM
Andy and I have been known to go out on dates to conditioning class, and this year he's decided to celebrate the week leading up to his 36th birthday in a big way! It all starts today. Here are his workouts: Day 1 -- 360 burpees Day 2 -- 360 pullups Day 3 -- 360 squats Day 4 -- 360 pushups Day 5 -- 360 rollouts Day 6 -- 360 water ball throws (I picked this... Read More...
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I feel alive
Monday, June 01, 2009 5:54 PM
Kung Fu : I'm not sure what's different, but for the first time in weeks I felt energetic and alive in Kung Fu. My muscles were loose, and didn't feel stiff when I did double smash kicks, my stances were lower, and I just felt awesome. It feels so good to... well... feel good. I hope the feeling lasts. It's review week, so we spent the morning... Read More...
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