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One year ago
It seems only fitting that I run a race on the anniversary of my very first. One year ago today my intentional fitness journey began. I had always wanted to do a 5k “someday”. Then I met Katy. Katy “talked me into” doing the Ford Island Bridge Run 10k. Well, why not? And she even… Continue reading
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Action Breeds Feeling
So often I would say to myself, “When I _______________, then I’ll do _______________ . When I feel better, then I’ll get out and meet people. When I weigh x then I’ll be happy. When I have more confidence, then I will try that new thing. What I have discovered though is that the opposite… Continue reading
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Make It Work
If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse. I love this saying so much as it applies to fitness, healthy eating, as well as just life in general for all the things we don’t do but know we should. As we begin unpacking in our new home… Continue reading
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Random Thoughts…
I’m feeling so blessed to have the opportunity to live in so many wonderful places and so grateful for the AMAZING people I have met along the way. I remember thinking not too long ago that I felt like this last year has been especially great and I was wishing I hadn’t “wasted” so much… Continue reading
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Outlook
I went out and got myself a new outlook. I felt awful about my first biathlon and I REFUSE to feel that way again this Sunday. A common thread in my life (that my mother will attest to) is that I like to “know it before I know it”. In other words – I expect… Continue reading
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Excuses
I love The Biggest Loser, and while not a fan of this particular cast, I do love the theme of “No Excuses”. It really is mind over matter. You make a choice and you follow through. And each day is made up of a million little choices – workout or not? Eat crap or eat… Continue reading
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Fear, Ugliness, and The Biggest Loser
There is no doubt that there is a spiritual aspect to weight loss, as well as weight gain. Gaining weight typically is a symptom of a deeper issue. So I’m watching The Biggest Loser and I’m wondering if anyone else sees what I see. I’m so struck by the pettiness of two of the young… Continue reading
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Get Over It
So I was all excited to do my first biathlon this morning. I really wasn’t thrilled about the swimming part, but I’ve done all kinds of things I thought were impossible and this would be no different. Until I finished dead last. I hate being last. I hate not being good at something. Forget that… Continue reading
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Kokohead, Battle Buddies, and Facing Fears!
So after hiking Diamondhead a couple of weeks ago, Katy and I decide that we are rockstars and we are gonna do Kokohead. It’s only 1,048 railroad ties or “steps” to the top – can’t be that bad! And we swam over a mile yesterday – lets climb a volcano today! Yippee!! My rockstar battle… Continue reading
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Climbing Mountains
I don’t know why, but climbing Diamondhead seemed like such a daunting feat. We have lived here now for almost 3 years but with the excuse of the kids, being too busy, and just life in general it was something we never got around to checking off of the list… …..until today!!!! … Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 