Getting back on the bike

Things have been pretty crazy this summer. Work has been non-stop – literally!! Between work, vacation and finding kid activities, exercise has taken a back seat. But is appears the work load should be lightened a bit, so it’s time to get back into a routine. I did something new this week, morning biking. I…

The final launch of space shuttle Atlantis

The world has seen it’s last launch of the space shuttle. Atlantis and its four astronauts lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 11:29 a.m. on Friday, July 8. It was the last launch I would view from the Kennedy Space Center Press Site. See a tour of…

Sharkbite: Fun for the whole family!

SHARKBITE! Yelling this word causes panic in my car. I find myself yelling it when I’m alone.  And soon, you will too. The origins of Sharkbite are unknown. The premise is simple, see a yellow car, yell SHARKBITE first and you get a point. Seriously, it’s that simple. It’s a competition that has literally led…

My right foot goes numb when I run

I feel like I’m just falling apart. I’ve been working out quite a lot lately.  Doing my training runs, going on extra walks, doing some weights and generally, just trying to be healthier. But it appears the more I do, the worse my body reacts. I’ve had this problem with my left ankle for a…

Couch to 5K – A rockin’ Friday night

My bed was way too comfortable this morning to get to the gym. And to think, daylight saving time kicks in this weekend, so next week is going to be a tough one! I didn’t make it to the gym this morning, but I managed to get there after work. What a way to spend…

You know you work in television news when…

It dawned on me the other day that I’m not quite right in the head.  I blame the news business.  Then I got to thinking, maybe there are others like me?  Let me know and please add to the list! You know you work in television news when: You always have your cell phone at…

Running: Day 2- I’m still alive!

Day 2 of “official 5K training” is done. It was one of those days that I wasn’t sure would work with exercise! I worked late last night, early this morning and wanted to sleep instead of wake up early to go to the gym. I brought my exercise gear to work thinking I would get…

Spinning…and spinning…

I went spinning this morning. I try to go once a week, but it’s been a little hard to get there lately. Well, this year… Today I had to work late, so I got to go to the 9:45 a.m. class.  Let me tell you what, it made me want to be a stay-at-home mom!…

From couch to 5k: I run a 15 minute mile

FACT: I can hold my breath for longer than I can run. I’ve signed up for a 5K in the middle of April.  Hopefully it’s the motivation I need to really get healthy. Here’s the ugly truth…I’ve never ran a mile in life. I’ve always had asthma – since the day I was born. Growing…