In some space beyond my fingertips is an ending as my arms circle and hips roll and the world comes in and out of sunrise focus there is another wall that I haven't found a stopping point I will only know when I reach inside of it when I squeeze one last pull through liquid … Continue reading Limitless
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Muscle Memory Through Cancer and Beyond…#MondayBlogs
My Timeline for a Return to Strength Muscle memory is defined as your "motor skill memory." (dictionary.com) My own definition as a former personal trainer and a fitness enthusiast is slightly different: I define muscle memory as the body's ability to regain muscle mass after an absence from physical activities. The average person, once having … Continue reading Muscle Memory Through Cancer and Beyond…#MondayBlogs
Tuesday Thoughts…Planning
Yesterday, on my daughter's birthday, she and I took turns on the treadmill. I ran my 5 miles (which is kind of my standard distance), and she ran 2 1/4 miles (yes, she wanted to be sure I included that 1/4 mile and didn't say "over" 2 miles). While she ran, I added a new … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…Planning
Thankful Thursday…On Fire!
It's been a day. I should backtrack, since the day began last night. Lara and I had (to borrow a phrase from my friend Malaina) Super Secret Squirrel business to attend to out of the house. No sooner were we off and running, than Maddie called and asked me to come back IMMEDIATELY because Moses … Continue reading Thankful Thursday…On Fire!
Friday Philosophy…Strength Through Adversity
Let's face it, life isn't always a picnic. As I see it, when faced with adversity/struggles, we have two choices:take it lying down, or grow stronger despite it (or because of it, choose your phrasing there). Still, we're all human and it's so easy to succumb to our own wounds. There's nothing wrong with having … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Strength Through Adversity
Hiking Wisdom…
I like to take our fuzzy fatso hiking with me at least once each week. It never seems to be on the same day. The trail is usually pretty populated by numerous hikers and their dogs. I love people watching, and (I'll admit it) shamelessly eavesdropping while hiking. People tend to hike in pairs, and … Continue reading Hiking Wisdom…
Tuesday Thoughts…Testing
After a great deal of thought, I've decided to re-certify as a personal trainer. So, today, after I finished my traditional work, I started re-reading my course materials and taking my online quizzes to see if I still remember anything. Haha! Happily enough, that information's retention was NOT damaged by chemotherapy. Thank goodness! Today's thoughts … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…Testing
Friday Philosophy… Ha!
It's time for a Friday hodgepodge of quotes... 🙂 Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. ~ Khalil Gibran Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. ~ Og Mandino Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going … Continue reading Friday Philosophy… Ha!