Category Archives: gym

June 28, 2010

Top 5 reasons to pack your gym back the night BEFORE working out

And now… here are my top five reasons why you should always pack your bag and plan your workout at least 24 hours ahead of time. Continue reading →

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May 11, 2010

Hello doc, goodbye cast! What now?

After my big doctor appointment today, I headed home, had dinner, did some chores and cut my toenails. I was lucky I didn’t cut myself — it was very odd to not have feeling in my third and fourth toes. Continue reading →

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Filed under Barefoot running, Foot bursitis, gym, Injuries, Neuroma, Stress fracture

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May 11, 2010

Sprint triathlon = something good to focus on

I’ve had my ass planted on a bike for months now. I’ve taken up swimming. I hope to run when I’m well. Why not put them all together? Cross-training is widely accepted as a good way to prevent injury. Continue reading →

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February 26, 2010

Oh, sh…(oe)! I forgot my shoe. And other workout frustrations.

I grabbed my gym bag, popped on my snow boots, dug out the car and headed to the gym. I swiped my card and started walking to the locker room — proud that I had once again woken up on schedule to tackle the crazy day ahead of me. Halfway to the locker room, I stopped in my tracks. “Sh**,” I said out loud as I looked down at my feet. “I forgot my gym shoe.” Continue reading →

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