Posts tagged with: 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