Category Archives: Exercise

My Summer of (not) Running

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

On September 5, 2010 I ran my first 5K. It was a momentous occasion. Never in a million years did I ever think I could run a race of any distance. I felt very proud and even with all of … Continue reading →

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Fitbits are NOT Waterproof

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Last month, I invested in a Fitbit. A Fitbit is a pedometer….but oh so much more than that. It’s a small device that clips onto your person (preferably somewhere on your torso) and it monitors how much you move using … Continue reading →

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Another Beach Run

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Yesterday I went on a run. To be honest, I hadn’t exactly wanted to go, but I was trying to stick to schedule again, and my schedule said I had to. It was actually a pretty smart thing to do, … Continue reading →

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Overcoming the Fat Girl

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

My morning started off pretty well, with me finishing off Rachel Cosgrove’s “The Female Body Breakthrough“. If you recall, Maya sent it to me as a surprise gift last month. I had been reading something else at the time, but … Continue reading →

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An Unofficial 10K

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Keeping up with my workout schedule has been a little difficult now that I’m back to my regular hours at work. Still, I’ve been able to manage to go to Cardio Kick class at the YMCA as planned for the … Continue reading →

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Having a Jillian Michaels Moment

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

If you’ve been reading my blog for the last couple of weeks, you already know that I’ve been working on making changes in my life that should ultimately make me happier. The first section of my “plan of action” had … Continue reading →

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Trying to Learn the Art of Powering Through

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

I know I have introduced you all before, but I have an pick up affair going on with the #11 bagel from The Grind Cafe. I may go days or weeks without visiting with my boy, but he is always … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Hill 5K Recap

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

One of the many reasons that San Francisco is completely awesome is that if you are a runner, there is always a race to sign up for. There are many high-profile races to sign up for throughout the year, but … Continue reading →

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Yoga with Bob

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Today, Bob Harper kicked my ass. As much as I’ve been struggling to get my fitness routine to become, well, routine….it just hasn’t been happening. I’ve gotten in a few runs over the last couple of weeks. Done a few … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around Town

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

After Monday’s run, I was pretty sore and the soreness continued on into Tuesday. I wasn’t sure I’d be up for my planned Wednesday run, but as it turned out, my legs felt slightly stiff, but solid. I decided to … Continue reading →

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