People always tout the benefits of “getting out of your comfort zone”…and for good reason. Making yourself uncomfortable is a great way to grow, to learn, and to improve in an endeavor and as a person. Running is right smack in the middle of my comfort zone. Swimming and biking are a little closer to … Continue reading »
On Sunday, I completed an indoor triathlon at my gym, Lifetime Fitness. It was such a fun morning! Going off in waves all morning were different groups, all completing the same timed events: 10 minute swim 30 minute bike 20 minute run The goal was to go as fast and as far as you could … Continue reading »
I made my triumphant return to the treadmill last week. I haven’t even tried to run on the treadmill since early November, when I angrily jumped off after a mile and vowed to never go near one again. (No, I’m not dramatic, what makes you think that?) I’ve never been one to hate the treadmill. I … Continue reading »
I’ve been to the West Coast more times in the past month than I have in my entire life. Unless you count Hawaii…but I don’t. It’s not attached to the mainland so it doesn’t count, right? Anyway, I spent my weekend in San Francisco cheering on participants in the Nike Women’s Marathon. For work. These … Continue reading »
Hiii there. Remember me? Kara? Sorry for being so checked out of the technological world over the past few days! I was sort of “off the grid” as they say. Why, you ask? No specific reason – just enjoying life like they did in the “olden days”. AKA back when cell phones and the Internet … Continue reading »
Hi, strangers! I’ve been maximizing my family time and eating lots of Easter candy, so I apologize for my absence. B and I flew back to NY from Iowa yesterday and even our pilot was absent! Someone apparently decided not to show up on time so we had to wait until a gracious person who … Continue reading »
I’m a little thankful the holiday season is almost over. I feel much better now that I’m back to my semi-regular lifestyle of exercise and healthy-ish eating. (No, my typical day doesn’t usually include eating pumpkin pie, sugar, and watching A Christmas Story on the couch). I’m still at home in Iowa (missing NYC oh … Continue reading »
Is the cold weather driving you inside? While I don’t usually opt to train on a treadmill, (you CAN get a good sweat going by running outside in the winter, trust me) there are still some mornings that I savor being able to go to the toasty, bustling gym and bust out some interval runs. … Continue reading »
