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Author: Rachel Hamrick

I am a mother of three wonderful girls, and I teach literacy full-time at an adult education school. If I can find time, you can find time! Go do what makes you happy and what is good for the world!

Saturday in My Garage

Hi all! Like I said, I'm rehabbing my knee. I haven't been brave enough to go find out the extent of the damage, but I know I need to before I end up never running again. Smiling helps! So, I look all over the place and combine workouts I have tried before and that I … Continue reading Saturday in My Garage →

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Never Skip a Monday!

Even with the time change and a 1650 sunset, don't skip that Monday work! Credit to fitncookie.com

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Keeping My Stones to Myself

This is the first time I have commented publicly on any sort of situation that is going on that is negative in the Spartan world. I often just do my best to stay out of situations that don't involve me, and situations that do involve me, I attempt to stay out of as well. There … Continue reading Keeping My Stones to Myself →

Rachel Hamrick Uncategorized Leave a comment October 29, 2019 5 Minutes

Working Through It

I'll tell you how not easy it is to be injured. I felt sorry for myself for a few days. I fear getting behind. I fear getting "fat". I fear losing progress. So, I got myself together and decided to do what I can do. Today's workout is below. I modified it (because of the … Continue reading Working Through It →

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Let Me Tell You About Tony

I was at the airport the day after the Spartan World Championships, trying to shove down grapes and spinach so that I wouldn't have to carry them around when I had a connection in Chicago.

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Tuesday, Schmoozday…

Not quite, but after going to bed too late on Monday night, it sure felt that way when I woke up to a clock that read nearly 9 o'clock a.m. Doesn't help that my sheet-burned arms wake me up when I try to straighten my arms in my sleep. One was stuck to my pillowcase … Continue reading Tuesday, Schmoozday… →

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Monday’s Recovery

It's the first day of Fall Break 2018, and it started at 1:11 a.m. for me. I woke up to those burns on my arms from the Holy Sheet obstacle at the Savage GA, Fall 2018 edition. See below. This was my 20th or so attempt, and the 3rd time I'd tried the "chicken wing" … Continue reading Monday’s Recovery →

Rachel Hamrick Uncategorized 1 Comment October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 2 Minutes

Me.

I'm a mother of three daughters, 7th grade English teacher, and obstacle course racer. After getting English degrees in college, I went on to get a MAT in English so I could be in the classroom. Then, I joined the Army National Guard, and was enlisted before becoming an officer. In 2006, I lost my … Continue reading Me. →

Rachel Hamrick Uncategorized Leave a comment October 7, 2018August 10, 2019 1 Minute

Whipped Well

That's pretty much how I felt after the race in Tahoe! We knew the water would be warmer than last year, but I didn't prep for the wind that tortured us for the majority of the race. The wind, combined with the dust on top of the mountain, in what is called the "Soccer Field" … Continue reading Whipped Well →

Rachel Hamrick Uncategorized Leave a comment October 7, 2018October 8, 2018 1 Minute

Spartan World Championships 2018

There is nothing like this weekend. Look for updates!

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I stayed off social media during Thanksgiving for a few reasons. My world has been shaken up this year, and my feet find solid ground when I'm home and with my daughters. I needed them to see that they are more important than posting pictures or surfing for things to buy. . We sure missed Mathiah today, but we know she's having a good time with her extended family. . So thankful for the Goodowens family for letting us be a part of their special time. . #godisgood #seeyouonMonday #family #thanksgiving
On Day 3 of being at home with a serious case strep throat and Influenza Type A (which I haven't had since getting flu shots while in the military). Needless to say, I've been miserable. . I haven't been taking my vitamins or elderberry for months, and I know that's partly to blame. Take your vitamins and elderberry, kids! . I have always used @sambucol black elderberry, and my daughters take the gummies or the type with zinc and vitamin C. I am sure it's why they have been good to go. . #godisgood
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