The Tao of Me

I finished my last run of the year (a short, uneventful 3-miler). As I logged the workout, the OCD in me decided to crunch some numbers – rather shocking since I am not a numbers person. Here’s the 2011 numbers: 72 Spin/Bike Trainer workouts 43 Swim workouts 76 Yoga classes (!!!) 41 standalone Core workouts [...]

Motivation isn’t something we have or don’t have. Motivation isn’t a thing. It is a phenomenon and a series of practices that get us going and doing the things that give us the body and life we want and it is unique to each of us. Motivation is not discipline. Motivation isn’t about doing what [...]

August was rough and I’m glad that it’s over. My mind was stressed and my body was sore. It all came to a peak earlier this week when I got a 2-hour massage and still felt like I could have used another 2 hours of it. Looking back I realize why: – I am not [...]

Last week was the 21st week of the year. Random fact, I know, but I tend to be full of them. I usually write these posts at the end of the week but the laziness of the long weekend took over so I’m playing a little catch up. Sunday Donut Run! Monday AM: I rode [...]

Monday’s Workouts: AM: 45-minute Spinning + 30-minute Core Class PM: 60-minute Yoga Class Yesterday I had a two-a-day workout (have you noticed I’m trying to switch to morning blogging?) and I normally would have another one today too, but alas, an early morning meeting will only allow one workout today. Which brings me to answer [...]