Florida is wild sometimes. This week has dipped into below freezing temps, and people are turning on their heat, blanketing their delicate outdoor plants, and bundling up. As a runner, I am loving every second of it! Of course, I do believe that if the temperatures are in the 30s, we should get to ...
Running Through The Big Freeze
Five Things To NEVER Do In The Gym
Earlier this year, we talked a bit about gym etiquette, but today we're going to share five things to NEVER do in the gym. Fitness centers should be safe places, where everyone should feel welcome and comfortable. There are just a few things people should avoid in order to make the gym a great ...
Florida Running: Extreme Weather Edition
Florida running is a funny thing. While Florida is the Sunshine State, and we do tend to have sunny, blue skies, we are also subject to plenty of our own extreme weather. It may not be blizzard and ice storms, but we have our share of storms and extreme conditions. Let's talk about ...
Making The Plan To Achieve Your Goals
Now that you've set them, how do you plan to achieve your goals this year? After all, French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wisely said “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” That means we need to kick it into gear and figure out the best strategy to make those wishes come true! Write it ...
Home In Time For The Winter Storm
I know it's silly to think about the idea of a winter storm in Florida, but here we are. We got home from the Keys just ahead of a nasty swath of weather that reduced the Walt Disney World Half Marathon to seven miles, and sent a tornado through Ft. Lauderdale. Yikes. What a way to start this Weekly ...
Five Things I Want To Accomplish In 2024
Are there things I want to accomplish in 2024? You know there are! Even though I set some goals for the new year, I have a list of other things that I want to get done, especially in the fitness arena. I want to make some gains at the gym Right now, I'm in a good place at the gym. I've ...