Okay, it is officially HOT! We broke all kinds of records this past weekend in Phoenix: hottest temp for the day, hottest low, and multiple days in a row over 110…and it is only July! I don’t know about you, but I was a total slug this weekend. I didn’t move unless I had […]
Coaching can help you press on
I shared recently about a challenging hill I am running up and down to exercise because I can (see Not Today blog). Well, the temperatures continue to rise here in Phoenix and that hill feels steeper every day but I press on. The crazy thing is that I am not out there alone. Other people […]
Kuma had a busy weekend
Boy, am I glad it is raining today because I need to rest! Our weekend started off with our Friday ritual of going to the park where I can visit the grass. Oh, how I love doing my grass dance for everyone to see! If I don’t say so myself, I have great form. […]
Kuma runs to the sea
Texas is a big state, but adventures don’t necessarily have to be far away. Hey, I’m a dog. I find my own backyard pretty darn fascinating! Did I tell you about the time a frog jumped out of the pool filter at my mom? HA! She screamed like a girl. I about fell over laughing, […]
Kuma encounters a Grizzly bear on his morning run!
Yes, I saw a bear this morning while on my morning run with my mom…right here in North Phoenix! We were turning a corner when another dog came tearing over toward me growling and barking up a storm. He was in full attack mode! I never understand such aggressive and usually just sit and cock […]
Look Who is Leading
About half way through my marathon, I needed to adjust my shoes and loosen up my shoe laces, as my feet had swollen. I pulled over to the shoulder of the road and began fixing my shoes. Unbeknownst to me, I had a group of runners behind me. As they approached, they pleaded with me, […]
Get Intense
According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), 80 percent of Americans are not exercising enough to get a health benefit. As a fitness professional, this discourages me but doesn’t surprise me. Let me explain the statistic to you. It doesn’t mean people aren’t exercising. Many people hit the gym with the intent […]
