exercise
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This 5k Across the Country “Thing”
It started out as just an idea to help keep me motivated to workout and run while traveling across country to our new duty station. I’ve been on enough road trips to know how lethargic being in a car all day makes me, and how the substantial lack of decent food options tends to make… Continue reading
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I Don’t Think This Counts
Last night we stayed in Montana in a little tiny place that, as I mentioned, was a little sketchy. I walked into this “establishment”: …and took one look into a washing machine and promptly walked back out. Nuh Uh. Not happening. Laundry waited until the next stop where the machines were: a. clean b. not… Continue reading
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The Best Laid Plans
We do love our plans. We lay them all out. We just know that we’ve covered every base, any possibility. Ha! Tell that to anyone who has done a road trip with minions! Starting off the day with a good run, we finished buttoning up the house, said some bittersweet goodbyes, and passed the inspection with flying… Continue reading
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The Last One
It was my last morning run in Washington, and the first of many as we travel across the states to our new home. Here’s the deal. I am doing a “5k Across the Country” type of thing. Or at least a 5k in every state we stop. So here are a few things I saw… Continue reading
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My Fit Friend Joy!
One of the mamas in the neighborhood joined our little workout group at the beginning of the year and has been working out consistently since. She joined our group, not knowing anyone – but knowing she wanted in. She embodies brave. She gets it done. I often saw her running on the treadmills at the… Continue reading
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More Than Miles
Sometimes miles drag. It’s impossible to push yourself out of the bed in the morning. Then there are those kind of runs. The ones that are etched in your memory as a really great run. We’ll take 14 “meh” runs just to have that one. This morning was a great one. I had my clothes set… Continue reading
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Just Give Me a Reason
It would seem that this sort of thing couldn’t happen. How is it possible that an entrepreneur, who saw a need in her community, filled that need successfully, is told to quit? How is this even happening? It makes no sense. Christina Landry, military spouse and a veteran herself, founded DumBell Fitness 5 years ago. As… Continue reading
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When Coming in Last is a Big Win
Last year we ran the St. Patrick’s day fun run out on base. We did the 1 mile run, knowing the kiddos wouldn’t be able to do much more than that. We also had the benefit of the stroller while Eric was deployed, so worst case scenario, they could take turns taking breaks. It’s amazing… Continue reading
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Good Fences?
We’ve been blessed by having really great neighbors most of my life. Growing up we lived next door to childhood friends. We had campouts in the backyard and our families regularly had dinner together. After getting married, we’ve been fortunate to live next to some really awesome people, many of which have become long term friends.… Continue reading
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