The past few months, I’ve felt increasingly cooped up thanks to the unpredictable North Texas weather—between the blustery winds, random cold snaps and rain, it felt like I’d barely been able to ride my road […]
I’m a big fan of efficiency, and not just when it comes to exercise. As I’m planning, I try to contemplate how I can make things run more smoothly. If I’m not careful, it can […]
We’re climbing up a steep hill that hits a 10% gradient. As we finish the hill and ride through the gate of the castle, the sprint for the finish line is on. I manage to […]
The day before Thanksgiving, I did my first run since I had broken my fibula over the summer. It was my first foray into trail running, and while my pace wasn’t the fastest, it felt […]
Most afternoons, as the workday heads to a close, I get a craving. A craving for processed, puffed corn coated with cheese, or even…*gasp* cheese-flavored powder. Never mind that cheese puffs were […]
Of all the hard things in my dad’s battle with cancer, I think the hardest was coming to terms with the rapid aging that came along with his treatment. Almost overnight it seemed, Dad […]
If walks aren’t part of your fitness plan, they should be. Walking is a fitness “no brainer,” especially as you age. As I’ve written previously, walking has numerous health benefits, including helping you live longer. […]
Thinking about signing up for a big box gym for the new year? You know, like Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness…why do all these places sound the same? This time of year is an […]