Posts tagged with: physical activity

physical activity

Runs in the Family

My oldest sister changed my family’s culture forever, not to mention probably helped us gain years back to our lives. She decided to run a half-marathon before a milestone birthday. Little did she know that two of her brother-in-laws –... Read More

Whirling Thoughts During Yoga

Clear your mind. Let go of the day. Breathe. 15 minutes in. One hour, 15 minutes remaining. I don’t know of I can do this whole thing. Downward dog. Man, I really need to clean all the toys out from... Read More

New Rx: Walk Two Miles & Call Me in the Morning

Looking for a new ‘scrip’ for a pill, as is our culture in the US? You may be surprised the next time you see your healthcare provider. That’s because providers everywhere are being encouraged to utilize exercise prescriptions – an... Read More

One Foot in Front of the Other – Walk it Ooouuuuut

Today is National Start! Walking Day. It is a great day to make a commitment to increasing your physical activity through walking 30 minutes each day by getting up today – wherever you are – and walking. The American Heart... Read More

Rocked A Personal Goal: Part 2

  I never thought I would ever run a half-marathon, but I did. Sunday I ran my second half-marathon. Okay, “run” is used loosely. I ended up walking quite a bit, which I am chalking up to my oh-so-recent kidney... Read More

Rocked a Personal Goal

Sunday, November 14, 2010, marked a significant day for me. I attained a personal goal of mine. I completed my very first half-marathon. It was an amazing experience, completing the 13.1 miles with some family members and watching my husband... Read More