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PUMPING IRONY: Positively Geezerville – Day 2
Day 2 in Geezerville offered a surprising wake-up call about purpose and aging.
PUMPING IRONY: Positively Geezerville – Day 1
On Day 1 in Geezerville, a nasty head cold and some major sleep deprivation have me leaning toward the negative.
PUMPING IRONY: Meditating on Outcomes
Has 20 years of Buddhist meditation made me a better person? Who cares?
PUMPING IRONY: The Happiness Factor
A new study out of the UK validates my world view: Do stuff that makes you happy and you’ll maintain your functionality longer.
PUMPING IRONY: Hoops Fantasy vs. Reality
Playground basketball is not for geezers like me, no matter what fantasies get peddled in the media. That doesn’t mean us 60-somethings can’t play.
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Jogging
Big lesson from last week’s Commitment Day 5K: I’m a jogger, not a runner.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Kelli Merritt
Life Time massage therapist Kelli Merritt was back at Commitment Day. Way to go, Kelli!
COMING CLEAN: Developing a Home-Workout Practice
My workout space is all set up at home and ready for my new program to start on Monday. Here’s what I’ll be trying out.
COMING CLEAN: Conquering the Cold, and Commitment Day 2014
The event may be done, but finishing the Commitment Day 5K has me pumped for 2014.
PUMPING IRONY: 5K Training or Marital Bliss: Can You Have It All?
Saturday’s balmy weather presented a conundrum: walk or run? And which would make my marriage stronger?
PUMPING IRONY: Get Hip to a Healthcare Scam
My sore left hip got me thinking about hip replacement, which really made me sore.
COMING CLEAN: Dear Cat, Farewell
Losing a pet is hard any time, but especially during the holiday season. This tip from life coach Lauren has helped me move forward in the grieving process.
COMING CLEAN: The Snow-Shoveling Workout
Whether it’s play or work, the snow offers a good opportunity for fitness. Grab a shovel!
PUMPING IRONY: Bowing to Reality
Suddenly, circumstances are forcing me to walk AND run as I prepare for my New Year’s Day 5K.
COMING CLEAN: Diet Cleanup: Cutting Back on Sugar
Do you like pie at Thanksgiving? Me, too! And I’ve got half an apple pie in my refrigerator if you want to stop by and pick it up.
COMING CLEAN: Video: Dr. Hyman Explains Gluten
Curious about gluten? This video from today’s episode of Katie should clear things up.
COMING CLEAN: What Happens When You Throw Money at a Crowd…
Many people donate money or time to charities this time of year, but one Twin Cities man decided he’d give $1,000 away — to complete strangers. At the Mall of America.
COMING CLEAN: New Traditions
Changing holiday traditions is a touchy subject. Here’s how we broached the subject.
PUMPING IRONY: Dare to Be Different
A new study found that the one in 10 people who maintained an exercise regimen as they aged were seven times more likely than their sedentary counterparts to be healthy. I’m with them.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Jen Correa
Our October success story was selected as the “20 Most Inspirational Runners in the U.S.” After you read her story, you’ll agree.
PUMPING IRONY: Why Run Until You Have To?
With six weeks until my Commitment Day 5K, I’ve done no running to prepare, but maybe I don’t have to.