I feel the need to post this today. Credit: Vanessa Bryant, Instagram https://abc7.com/vanessa-bryant-breaks-silence-about-kobe-gianna-our-love-for-them-is-endless/5889757/ Losing my youngest brother, Matthew, when he was 21 was devastating. I still want to wrap my arms around him, and I miss his voice so much. That was in August 2006. I cannot imagine losing a husband of nearly 20 years … Continue reading Loss →

Oh, back to my Tuesday routine! Even though it's way below my comfort temperature outside, I'm heading out to do what I know needs to be done. Workout here!

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

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 →

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 →

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.

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… →