Wine to Weightlifting

Better today than yesterday

October 30, 2013

I had this post drafted in my head before I even went to workout today. I was going to title it, “What a Difference Seven Months Makes,” or “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” or something along those lines. The post would start with me bragging about how much progress I have made in the past year […]

7 comments Read the full article →

Is it okay to be upset about not reaching a goal you didn’t set?

October 29, 2013

Earlier this year, I signed up for my second ever 10k, a St. Patrick’s themed “ShamRock ‘n Roll.” Upon registering for the event, the sponsoring company enticed additional registrants with a promise a “Triple Crown” medal, an honor only for those who completed all three sponsored races. I like bling. And definitely like extra bling. […]

13 comments Read the full article →

Confessions of a Non-Runner: Running a Half-Marathon

October 26, 2013

Once upon a time, about a week after I officially signed up for Crossfit, I had the crazy idea to sign up for a half marathon as a non-runner. A non-runner, you say? Without getting into a philosophical conversation about what makes one a runner, my distinction is this: If you are passionate about what you […]

24 comments Read the full article →

Lady Lifter Spotlight.. Marissa!

October 24, 2013

Have you ever started to follow a blog and you end up loving every thing she posts and no matter what, puts a smile on your face? This is how I feel about this week’s spotlight. Just a baby at 21, yet so mature for her age, Marissa is one of my favorite Crossfit bloggers, […]

3 comments Read the full article →

Informal planning, an injury, congestion, and a half-marathon..

October 23, 2013

I started training for my “first and last and one and only” half marathon with no formal plan, running twice a week: Thursday Crossfit Endurance classes (various intervals, usually around 3 miles total distance), and a Saturday “long run” with increasing mileage as time went on. I only added additional weekly training runs about five […]

22 comments Read the full article →

Lady Lifter Spotlight: Emily!

October 17, 2013

As a single girl with no real obligations other than a full-time job and a dog, I often wonder how some people manage to keep in shape with balancing a load that includes more than just a simple life! This week’s spotlight is on Emily, a wife and mother of two, working full-time, and still […]

3 comments Read the full article →

The Taper came a little early

October 11, 2013

If you have been following my emotional roller-coaster of half-marathon training, you would know it has been a rough journey from hating running to developing just a strong dislike. The past months have been extremely challenging, pushing my body to new limits when it comes to running, hitting milestones for distance with seven, eight, and […]

11 comments Read the full article →

Lady Lifter Spotlight: Rachel!

October 10, 2013

Let the lifting ladies continue! This week’s spotlight is another one that I discovered from the New Rules of Lifting group on Facebook. And maybe I am a bit biased towards her and her workouts now because she has followed a similar path to me and has found her true love in Crossfit! I enjoy reading […]

Read the full article →

Progress is not in the pooch

October 8, 2013

Maybe because I am not feeling as “aesthetically fit” as I was a month or two ago, I am becoming a bit more judgmental on how women are choosing to boast progress in their fitness. While I’m usually the last person to have haters, I posted a comment in a female-focused lifting group on Facebook […]

32 comments Read the full article →

New to Paleo or Primal? Looking for resources? Start here

October 7, 2013

Edit 10/14/2013: On top of all the goodies below, they have added an AMAZING giveaway that is ending the same time the sale ends!! Click the “Giveaway” tab once you visit the bundle page! I have seriously been in a bit of a blogging funk lately! Other than whining about my half marathon training and […]