A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
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In mid-October, I started working two jobs. About a month later, I fell while trying to get out of my bathtub and injured a chest muscle. About a week later, when I thought the muscle was all healed up, I hurt it again while trying to do some plyometrics. So, for a while I didn't … Continue reading New year, new plans
Selection. To me, this GORUCK event is the ultimate challenge. Unlike other GORUCK events, this is an individual event, where your mettle is tested again and again for 48 hours. While watching this year’s Selection coverage on Facebook was exciting, I’m not sure I actually want to participate. I know I’m not physically or mentally … Continue reading The I in Selection
So, now is a good time to do a year in review. I had trouble keeping promises and missed the mark a lot in regards to this blog and its mission. While it would be a good thing to just delete all the posts that shy away from my goal and promise to my readers, … Continue reading 2016: Year of growth
Recently, I received a few happy emails. Apparently I've been a leader in the local Team Red, White and Blue chapter for an entire year. That weekend my chapter participated in Eagle NamasDay, a yoga-centered event that encouraged community at Team RWB participation in an ancient tradition that soothes restless souls. The two oldest … Continue reading NamasDay Rebound
THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE -- As I stood for the team photo, I double-checked myself. Keeping warm as not optional. My ruck was covered with half-frozen water after my Camelback bottle leaked. It was heavy and I didn't want to carry it. But the letters DFQ rang in my head … Continue reading The after-glow of GORUCK: Setting goals
Since I started my fitness journey in 2012, I have tried to one big race every year. So far, I've done a sprint triathlon, two metric marathons (26.2 kilometers), a Ragnar and a marathon. They all have been rewarding in their own way. My favorite was my first metric marathon. I had just gotten out … Continue reading GORUCK recap: Part 2
Six hours and one minute. That's how long GORUCK Light Pittbirgh lasted on Oct. 22. I'm breaking this race recap into two parts. The first part will explain the terminology and some of what GORUCK is about. The second part will be about the ruck itself. As I write this, I'm at home listening to … Continue reading GORUCK recap: Part 1
Today is the day of my GORUCK event. Four to five hours of exercise for a little patch. Crazy, isn't it? When I did my marathon last year, I was OK up until I started making my way to the start line. This year, I'be been a big ball of nerves the past few days. … Continue reading Pre-GORUCK jitters
I am at the point where I can keep track of the days until I participate in my first GORUCK. For week 5, the training plan calls for embracing the suck. Week 4 wasn't exactly a walk in the park. Week 4 included a lot of rucking. There was also some plyometrics and speed work … Continue reading GORUCK training: Week 4 wrap up
I have my ruck, hydration unit, weight and a tentative list of supplies for my GORUCK light event in late October. I just confirmed that one piece of technology, my Milestone Pod, should be able to handle the challenge. I'm in the process of getting a new Lifeproof case for my phone so it survives. … Continue reading Three weeks to GORUCK
