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Training: Finding My Groove
Thanksgiving week probably isn’t the easiest week to try to get back into a routine. Thanksgiving week with a sick preschooler is even harder. It may not have been the ideal set of circumstances, but I got out there and did stuff, and felt much better for it. The Week in Review Monday: Gym for […] Read More
Easy Flank Steak
This is a ridiculously easy overnight marinade that tenderizes and flavors the flank steak. It’s perfect for weeknights because it grills or broils quickly. Scale to whatever proportions you need, but always keep the 2:1 juice-to-soy sauce ratio. Ingredients Flank steak, 1.5-2 lbs 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 5 cloves of smashed […] Read More
The “New” CPR
I’m a child of the “old” CPR, the kind where you had to go to half-day or all-day classes to learn how to properly do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation combined with chest compressions. “New” Continuous Chest Compression CPR is a whole lot easier. You only need to know one thing: chest compressions. It’s easier to remember and […] Read More
Strength Training With Kettlebells
The first time I saw a kettlebell was several years ago at the gym. A guy was working with a personal trainer, standing on a wobble board and hoisting something that looked like a large cowbell. I honestly couldn’t figure out what they were doing, and half expected to hear the “bell” ringing as if […] Read More
Training: HM2C to C25K
In early September, I had joked that as soon as the race ended, I would embark on my Half Marathon to Couch (HM2C) program, the reverse of the ever-popular Couch to 5K (C25K) program that everyone raves about. Little did I know how true that was. In less than 24 hours, I went from running […] Read More
Cranberries with a Twist
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, it seems like the perfect time for my cranberry recipe. While I’ve always been a huge fan of cranberries in almost any form, I’m actually not all that fond of the orange zest recipes that seem to proliferate at this time of year. A few years ago, I […] Read More
Vegetable Stock
I went out of town for a conference and came home to find a produce drawer loaded with veggies that needed to be used quickly. I decided that since it is soup season, after all, I’d make a vegetable stock to freeze for later use. I don’t think that proportions matter; I used what I […] Read More
Tests and Screenings: 60s and Beyond
Routine checks in your 60s and beyond will help you to live a healthy, active life for years to come. Here are some of the key tests, screenings and immunizations that you’ll need in your 60s. Both Men and Women Annual Checkup: Yes, you really do have to go to the doctor once a year […] Read More
Finding Balance with BOSU
With all due respect to the company, there’s something about the name BOSU that just sounds silly. I can assure you that after a serious workout with one of these half-dome gadgets, you won’t be laughing anymore. The BOSU acronym originally stood for “both sides up,” meaning that it could be used on either side, […] Read More
Training: Walk On
I didn’t do a single crunch this week. Not one. No push-ups, either. Why? Because I was exhausted from walking through Chicago and Milwaukee. My trip to the medical writers’ conference wouldn’t have been possible on crutches. Fortunately, the combination of the boot and cane gave me mobility that I hadn’t had just a few […] Read More