Archive for the ‘ Fitness ’ Category
Change: Wearing Compression Calf Sleeves
Wearing Compression for Post-Run Recovery I’m sure that you’ve seen them: elite runners (or maybe just your local huffers and puffers) wearing what look like fancy knee-high socks either during or after their run. The concept of compression derives from those lovely socks that are designed to keep circulation flowing and prevent blood clots — […] Read More
We Have Many Winners!
Fundraising Drawing Results Before I get to the exciting results of my first-ever fundraising drawing, I want to thank all of my donors for their participation, support, retweets and Facebook shares. Every bit of it is appreciated. Thanks to you, I’m 60% of the way towards my goal of $2,000. I can assure you that […] Read More
Training: The Cycle of Life
To my bicycle: You appeared in my garage on my birthday in 1998, a gift from my new husband. You tooled around north-central New Jersey for a year, spent a little bit of time touring our first neighborhood in the east bay the following year, and then sat neglected for the five years that we […] Read More
Fundraising: I Have Goodies for You
Maybe, just maybe, giving a tax-deductible contribution to benefit blood cancer patients and their families isn’t enough motivation for you. That’s ok: I have added incentives. For every $5 contribution to my fundraising efforts, you will get one entry into my Drawing of Fabulous Prizes. $5 = 1 entry. $10 = 2 entries. $50 = […] Read More
Training: The Universe Works in Mysterious Ways
Back in April, I was talking with a friend who happens to be a cycling aficionado, logging several hundred miles per week. “I want to find time to ride more,” I told him over lunch. Dear universe: I meant in addition to running, not in place of it. This marks the second consecutive week where […] Read More
Putting the Fun in Fundraising
When you join a fundraising team like Team in Training, your first season is easy. Everyone is so proud of you! Of course they want to donate! Good for you! Here’s a check! When you return for a second season, they’re a little less enthusiastic. At it again, eh? Fundraising already? Didn’t I just give […] Read More
Training: Tales of a Weak-Ass Runner
It’s been about a month that I’ve been trying to cope with my angry IT band through a variety of techniques, including guided stretching, intense massage, acupuncture and just plain wishing that it would go away. Everything offered some degree of relief for anywhere from an hour to half a day, but nothing was actually […] Read More
Training: I’m With the Team
Saturday was the first official kickoff meeting for the fall season of Team in Training. If you’ve never done a Team in Training event, imagine the grand ballroom of a major hotel, packed with people who are about to embark on a long journey with other cyclists, runners, hikers, walkers and triathletes. There’s a ton […] Read More
This is Your Captain Speaking: Coordinating a Fundraising Raffle
I have a really hard time asking anyone for anything. I’ve always been a self-sufficient, fend-for-myself kind of person, which is why fundraising for Team in Training has always been a challenge. Don’t get me wrong: you’ve all been very generous about supporting me and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission. But first I have […] Read More
Change: I’m Really, REALLY Impressed with Skechers GOrun
A while back, I was contacted by someone at Skechers. They had seen my quest to find the right running shoes and asked if I would be interested in reviewing a pair of their new GOrun minimalist shoes. I have to admit, my first thought was, “Skechers? Really?” No offense to the brand, but I think […] Read More
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