A quick bite with my husband was a fun moment we shared the other day. We don’t eat out much, so when we had a rare opportunity to try some tasty vegan food at a Whole Foods market we decided to seize the moment. We grabbed a spot by a big window, shared our dishes [...]
Last weekend I had one of those races that make running one of those amazing blessings worth recognizing. The weather was right, my legs felt strong, and my husband supported me by handing me water along the way. It was one of those days that spilled into the whole weekend with joy. Gratitude for running [...]
Sunday walks are special. My husband and I take our dogs out early and try to avoid our usual route. The pups enjoy the new smells an it’s nice to stroll and chat. This time we noticed some new signs in our park that noted a piece of history. The Trail of Tears traveled though [...]
To honor the day, I went the extra mile to help out an eight legged cohort of earth. The little spider pictured was looking crusty as it hid behind my kettlebells this morning. I picked it up to toss it in the trash and it moved. Just a little so I figured it was muscle [...]
Just picked up “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin and I’m only on page two but already inspired. My husband and I have much appreciation for the little things in life like a warm, sunny day, a walk with our dogs, and dinner on the deck. I think we could give respect to such occasions [...]
Being sick is not fun and frustrating because there is a lot to get done in a single day! Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are often so dedicated to their workouts that when a cold infects us, we take it as a personal attack on the level of progress we have worked so hard to gain. [...]
Many articles have been written giving props to pets. If you have a fur baby you probably understand, pets deserve props! They tug at our hearts, make us talk in silly voices, and get us to wallow around playing goofy games. Other than getting humans to act like, uh – well, animals, what purpose do [...]
I’m thinking about running – I mean it’s on my mind right now. My bookshelf is stacked with references to the topic. My relationship with running is one that I nurture and respect. It’s all my own. No one can do it for me and no one can take the credit for the outcome but [...]
Need a fitness refresher? Check out YouTube! It’s a great resource for cardio, lifting, yoga, Pilates, and more. Take some time to view a few videos and mark them so they are ready for quick access. Found some that you want to share, comment please. Have a great workout! ~trvw
The alarm screams for you to get out of bed, time for another strenuous workout, and then drag yourself to cube farm central for the next eight plus hours. Or: The beep of the alarm reminds you there is another chance to make an impact on the world today, you get to move your body [...]
