Get fit or die trying
Following my normal recent habit, I walked into Ultimate Fitness and started off on rope. It really is a ridiculously effective exercise, working a whole lot of your body in very little space, rain or shine. I got a few Continue reading Climbing, roping, straps and legs
We are back to the grind, back to business. And business is good. And by business I mean the business of sweat. My big goal in the short term is to focus on 2 primary things: lowering my overall body-fat Continue reading Going for a walk, burpees are back, sweaty shoes
This morning it was with trepidation that I went to UCDMC to have my “final” check up for my ankle with my doctor. It felt great, but you never know. However, my worries were all for naught as the doc Continue reading Cleared for takeoff, ab brutality
Last week was technically my first workout with SFF since my surgery, but it felt like today was my first REAL workout. Last week we were still careful, gentle, easy. I mean, as easy as SFF ever is that is. Continue reading A return to wreckage, get a grip
I recently read an article online about qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Not because the race interests me all that much (I’m far more interested in trail stuff these days) or that I could even manage to qualify for it. Continue reading Running’s time problem
So after about a month or so without the joy of Sac Fitness Fairy workouts at Ultimate Fitness, I finally was able to return for a “restricted” workout today. Technically the ankle is somewhat strong, but definitely vulnerable and as Continue reading A moderately triumphant return, cardio without running
Chris McDougall’s book Born to Run essentially changed my life. Yes, I know, dramatic, but in this case true. I’ve now re-read the book 5 times and it is incredibly enjoyable each time. This is a book with 2 stories Continue reading Book Review: Born to Run
Hey fans, sorry for the lack of updates. As a lot of you know, my journey towards functional fitness hit a few snags a few weeks back with aches coming from my ankle, where I had a 7 pin titanium Continue reading Repairing Panther Paws, Overcoming Obstacles
Anyone who has talked to me on the subject knows how much the term “jogging” annoys me. It is often said in a condescending manner, such as “Oh… you said you were a runner, but you’re just jogging” as thought Continue reading Jogging? How about Jugging?
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past day, you know about the horrible act of cowardice in Boston that took the lives of 3 people and injured 180 others. While the world recovers, a lot of people ask Continue reading Defiance workout in honor of those lost and injured in Boston
