I think I’ve been getting migraines. I’ve spent a few years calling them sinus headaches, but my husband finally convinced…
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Me, an Athlete?
Since the Spartan Race, I’ve been feeling more athletic. It’s as if my body, having been extensively trained for more…
Continue ReadingLittle Queens River July 2019 – Day 2
The alarm was set for 5:30 am, but I think we both woke up before it went off. I knew…
Continue ReadingPack Rat
I am such a damn pack rat. It’s not quite as bad at home, because Ambrose balances me out. He…
Continue ReadingLittle Queens River July 2019 – Day 1
What with all the training for Spartan that I was busy with in May and June (and well, since last…
Continue ReadingPerks of Living in Boise
One thing that I really like about living in Boise is that there is a lot of wildlife. We’ve got…
Continue ReadingSpartan Race 2019 Part 2
Continued from Part 1. After that came the Atlas Carry. Big ol’ stone to carry, put down, do 5 burpees…
Continue ReadingHealth Status: Not Hopeless
My stomach issues have calmed down significantly lately. My husband thinks it’s because I’m avoiding red meat, but that’s really…
Continue ReadingSpartan Race 2019 Part 1
I did it. I finished the Spartan Sprint with only one set of penalty burpees – and that was for…
Continue ReadingSelf Care
Lately, I’ve been training for the Spartan Race (this Saturday!) with running up hills instead of doing strength focused training.…
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