Although I'm labeling this "Warrior Dash Training," really the Warrior Dash was just the stigma for Kyle joining me in my quest for fitness. It could technically be called "Training For Life" or "Tae Bo Re-Certification Boot Camp and Secondarily Warrior Dash Training" but it's just easier to label it as I have. Warrior Dash caused Kyle to jump on ( Read more... )

Yesterday: taught Tae Bo class (had them doing some strength training ;)~). At home, did a 35-minute yoga session. Typically Monday is my "day off" from training but I am going to try to do at least a bit of yoga even on my "days off" from other workouts. I will need it now that I've started a new type of training (running) in order to help prevent ( Read more... )

In preparation for Warrior Dash, Kyle and I have discussed our training plan. Now, bear in mind that from what we’ve both been told, the participants in the Dash overwhelmingly range from “couch potatoes” to “moderately fit” people - not as many people actually train for it. Even so, we both want to do it and do it comfortably if you will, and it’s ( Read more... )

Just finished my Group Fitness Instructor certification manual from ACE. Next week, review. Afterwards, registering for my certification exam. Luckily information assimilation is one of my fortes ( Read more... )

Storytime.You guys all know the reason why I am so big on learning in detail about fitness, and becoming a multiple-certified fitness professional, always expanding my pool of knowledge, right ( Read more... )

Tae Bo sister and fellow instructor Melissa Gordon passed away recently. I met her at my initial certification boot camp and she left a strong impression on me as a caring, spirited, determined person. She encouraged those who were nervous, telling them not to worry, show their confidence and just get out there and do it. She had moments which were ( Read more... )

A couple of years ago, Juan (a prior Borders coworker) told me that he was registering for the Warrior Dash. I had little idea of what it was at the time, but he explained it to me and suggested I also attend. Now, Warrior Dash is a 5k (~3mi) obstacle course race. At the time I completely and utterly hated running with a passion and would never do ( Read more... )

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Curried Sweet Potatoes With Spinach and Chickpeas

From The Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, page 209


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I went to the chiropractor yesterday. Had a little heart to heart about what I need to do now insofar as recert camp, and of course my training. Dr. Burleigh recommended that I try to reschedule to August camp, as he is concerned that I may push too hard (NAW, not ME!) and hurt myself again if I have too short a deadline. [[I'll be mailing Shellie ( Read more... )