Tag Archives: walking

Race time

So, I did a thing. I walked a 5 K. Two of my kids and the hubbinator walked with me. I thought it would take me and hour and a half to finish. Turns out, I crossed the line in … Continue reading

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The Switcheroo

It’s that time off year. The temps zoomed from mid-80s to a high of 97F. That’s warm. Too warm for doggie paws on asphalt. So, I rise and shine and stay awake to take the doggo on a morning walk. … Continue reading

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Stepping up

October and the weather has actually been cool here in Phoenix. That hasn’t happened in quite a while. And while we have come close to reaching 100F, we have managed to stay just a hair below it. To celebrate, the … Continue reading

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Why have you betrayed me?

I’ve been in a relationship with my body for all my life. Shocking, I know. But I’m sure most humans have the same story, although the length may vary. Either way, it is perfectly normal to have certain expectations in … Continue reading

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The problem with habit

This year, I’ve decided it was time to start getting into a shape other than round. Okay, I’m a realist, so I wasn’t talking crazy like joining a gym and being around other people. I was smart enough to know … Continue reading

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And Now for Something Completely Different

I have been using exercise  and stretching to reign in my stress levels. And predictably the stretching and breathing tend to be hideously boring after a couple of months. Okay, the conscious breathing bit is also annoyingly New Age and … Continue reading

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10,000 steps

When my parents were over the other day passing off their cold, my dad mentioned a little factoid that stuck with me and will hopefully be around long after the flu bug scrams. He said that you need to take … Continue reading

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