Category Archives: Work It Out

Commentary on holistic fitness and healthy living conversations.

A Case of Winter Snark: Five-Step Recovery Program

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

For two weeks I have battled a case of winter snark. Despite an appearance of happiness, peace and goodwill my inner voice continues to have more snark as the winter days linger on. Last night, the snark would not shut … Continue reading →

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Go 4 It

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

What if all those greats we learn about in history, science and the arts sat on their thumbs wondering? If they stood frozen with fear of failure would we be driving cars, chatting online with far-flung friends or sitting in … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo: Week 1 – Setting the Stage

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

This first week of NaNoWriMo has been all about setting the stage for my characters as well as for myself. Since this is my first 50k, I have put five contingencies in place to ensure a strong finish. What tips … Continue reading →

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My First 50K

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

2011 has been a year of first-times. I started this blog, ran my first 5k in May, took my kids to Cedar Point, published a newsletter for a non-profit I advocate for, turned 40, attended a Foo Fighters concert (better … Continue reading →

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Sweat Ideology

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

I had a falling out with my exercise regimen. For nearly two years I stayed the course of mixing up various cardio work outs with interval strength training. The results: less stress, fewer inches, more energy and volumes of blog … Continue reading →

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I Love Football

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

I love football. Nothing compares to the unmatched athleticism during local high school, Big Ten and NFL match-ups. Plus, memories near and far make each season. My favorites include: Pumping fists and exchanging high-fives with Riff when the Detroit Lions make … Continue reading →

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Healing From Loss

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

How do I help when the loss is so tragic; understand when the pain is beyond comprehension; comfort when the hurt is so deep; answer when there are none? Death is tough. I have been touched — often and recently — from the … Continue reading →

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Fit Trail Interval Training

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

The bright blue skies beckoned me. Scorching temperatures and increasing humidity did not deter me. Today, I began using the Fit Trail at Stony Creek Metro Park for the interval training portion of my summer fitness program. It includes 32 … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Take?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

My interest in watching NBC’s Biggest Loser dwindled this year. While I still believe in the opportunity given to contestants on the show, I do feel the show has moved further away from the original message used to build its … Continue reading →

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Running for a Purpose

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

I have never been a competitive runner. Until now, I ran for therapeutic, social and general fitness purposes. But, for the most part, I thought running was kind of boring. To me, it paled in comparison to the adrenaline rush … Continue reading →

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