My Current Exercise Routine: August 2023
I’m constantly evolving my exercise routine based on my shifting goals as well as responding to what I feel my body needs. Right now I’m … Read more
Exercise
My Current Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Strategy
Update, July 2023: At this point, I’ve found the most effective combination to be: With that simple combination my plantar issues have been reduced dramatically … Read more
How to Develop a Sustainable Exercise Habit
I recently had a conversation with a friend and coworker who has an on-again off-again relationship with exercise. My friend is highly-motivated in life in … Read more
Taking a Skip Day
I didn’t work out today. I didn’t swim, run, or spin. I did get up at 6 AM as per usual, but aside from that … Read more
Finding Roman’s Den
A few months back, while poking around on Google Maps, I stumbled on a landmark in the Lake Russell WMA called “Roman’s Den.” I was … Read more
Day 89: Swimming is Hard
I’ve started swimming lately. My first attempt was 22 days ago on July 6. Since then I’ve swam a total of 7 times. The first … Read more
Day 76: Picking Up Swimming
My kids have been on a swim team since August 2019. As a result, for about 7 or 8 hours a week, I’m at the … Read more
Day 71: Planning Exercise to Avoid Injury
The title of this post is a bit of a misnomer. You can’t really plan to avoid injury. If only that were possible. What you … Read more
Day 70: A Day of Active Recovery
I’ve pushed pretty hard this week. I got an exercise bike and used it four times. I swam twice. I did bodyweight exercise workouts four … Read more
Day 69: Exercise Bike Achievement Unlocked
I got my exercise bike! I’ve been mulling getting an exercise bike since I read Run Less Run Faster early last month. The idea had … Read more