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I slept for 9 straight hours last night. Unheard of. And the same heaviness that took me to sleep lingered upon waking. It's Wednesday, a running day, but I was sure it wouldn't happen. Nonetheless, an exercise in gratitude, a hot cup of coffee, and willing partner pushed me over the hump. Best decision ever. Whatever you're going through right now, show yourself some grace, but try to keep up with some sense of normalcy. Preserve your mental and emotional health with some routine, movement, and sunshine. You matter and I care. 🙂
It's been 7 days since my father took his last breath. Seven days. He was a difficult man. In fact, he'd been sick for years and waited until a global crisis to throw in the towel. See...just plain difficult. I kid.🙂 But whatever his shortcomings, these 7.6 miles were spent celebrating his strength and the 76 years he had here on earth. He had a wonderful green thumb and could grow almost anything, he had a beautiful baritone that could rival the late, great Barry White, and he never, I mean ever, backed down from anything. Navigating this process through the stress of COVID-19 has been tough. But I realize that the fanfare, the services, the ceremonies, etc.  are feeble. He is not here. The body that housed him is empty and but a piece of who he was. Celebrate today, my friends. And remember to shower your loved ones with all the pretty flowers while they can yet smell the dew.
🥂 to the best run I've had all week. It was late, it was hot, but the heaviness of the week has eased some. Happy Saturday! Be safe ❤
I'm struggling. I know we all are in some way, shape, or form. But I want to acknowledge my grief both individually and collectively. I'm pretty sure I've already started on my quarantine 15 but hear me out, that is the least of the world's troubles. Nevertheless, there is therapy in movement. And for that reason alone, I'm not completely out of practice. So far this week, I've attempted a couple of runs and pulled out my yoga mat once or twice but that's about the size of it. Today I thought I'd keep things simple. I've been camped out with my mother and the only equipment I had readily available was my plyo box. Each exercise can done on your bottom step, a chair, ottoman, toy box, or whatever you have readily available. I did 4 rounds of 20 seconds on 10 seconds off. Feel free to modify both the work and rest intervals, add weight, or number of rounds to suit your needs. Uneven squat L Squat R Incline pushup Step up L Strep R Tricep dip Modified pistol L Pistol R Decline pushup Split squat L Split R Pike pushup Box jumps
Fitness Friday: Four solo miles and three miles run/walk with my big sis ❤
A family that sprints together stays together! Workout Wednesday brought to you family style. Don't let closed gyms get you down. For right now, the great outdoors is still open. We had the entire track and green to ourselves. Sunshine and smiles all around 😁 Not pictured: My surly 4 going on 14 year old 😂 Don't believe the hype. She had fun but she's too cool to let it be known
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