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PUMPING IRONY: Shake It Up?
This is fun. Really. Lots of fitness experts suggest that you "shake up" your workouts so they don't get boring.…
PUMPING IRONY: Up to My Ankles
A mysterious pain in my left ankle has had me scratching my head lately.
PUMPING IRONY: The Cold, Hard Facts
After a winter's-worth of flesh-numbing cold last week, I was finally able to get out and hoof it to the office this morning.
PUMPING IRONY: Miracle on Ice
I recalled on Saturday morning that, contrary to the post below, I had sort of resolved to drag out my…
PUMPING IRONY: Ya Say You Want a Resolution?
Everyone seems to expect resolutions at this time of year, which to me is an interesting phenomenon.
PUMPING IRONY: Duct Tape and a Prayer
Act your age, Tony I climbed into the Crapmobile for my morning commute today -- not because it was too…
PUMPING IRONY: Partial Vindication
Three items to report on this glorious autumn morning (blue sky, a wisp of a breeze from the west, 33…
PUMPING IRONY: Walk Like a Man
It occurred to me on the walk into the office this morning (glorious blue skies, soft NW breeze, 32 degrees) that I've maybe been beating myself up a bit too much about this running thing.
PUMPING IRONY: So Far, So Good
I spent the weekend putzing around the house and avoiding the gym, but I was on my feet too much,…
PUMPING IRONY: Scrabble, Anyone?
Forget everything I wrote yesterday about learning how to run all over again. I awoke this morning with a stiff…
PUMPING IRONY: The Antsy Gene
Motivation is a mysterious phenomenon. After a pretty sedentary week (a little commuter cycling, no lifting), this morning I climbed out of bed, unfolded my exercise/meditation mat and slid inexplicably back into my routine: a few sun salutations and other pretend yoga poses, some stretching, 30 push-ups, a little zazen.
PUMPING IRONY: Running on Air
Been awhile, I guess. That doesn't mean I've been avoiding the gym, though. In fact, I've been falling in love…
PUMPING IRONY: Desperately Dodging Discipline?
I've been trapped in the gulag of budgeting and other brutal corporate pursuits for the past few weeks, so --…
PUMPING IRONY: A Real Good Stretch
Everyone who knows anything about fitness tells me that I need to do three things regularly to stay in shape: cardio, strength training and stretching.
PUMPING IRONY: Muscle Repair Shop
It's primary election day today, so I'm skipping the gym to go exercise my political franchise.
PUMPING IRONY: Exercise Church
Bicycling on the Ford Bridge this glorious morning, I spotted a lone rower (sculler?) resting on the perfectly calm river…
PUMPING IRONY: A Plan?
No intervals on Tuesday's stationary bike ride (you really have to be in a certain mood), but I did a…
PUMPING IRONY: Energy Crisis
The buff guy last night (is he at the gym every night?!?) had a T-shirt with arrows pointing to his…
PUMPING IRONY: Awkward Mornings
One of the buffer guys at the gym on Monday was wearing a very tight T-shirt with this message: "An…
PUMPING IRONY: A Conspiracy of Chemicals
I got back to the gym last night after a week away (sore back, summer cold, yada, yada...) and now…
PUMPING IRONY: Miracle Cure?
OK, this is weird. Against my better judgment, I shuffled my pathetic ancient body downstairs to the gym after work…