Tag Archives: balance

Happy New Year, 2013!

I’m back.  I’m balanced.  Because I’m moving. I’ve been working on my resolutions for a week or so. I have the typical “movement” related intentions; train for a sport or event, try new activities, have a more regular yoga practice. … Continue reading →

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Matters of the Heart.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

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Youth Sports Injuries…just the facts.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

I get ranting.  I have an opinion.  About everything.  But then again, it’s my blog and I’ll rant if I want to (she says in a sing songy voice). Youth sports injuries occur at about 7 million/year. Interesting number.  I can … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not To Be

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

That is the question.  And a recurring one, it is. After college I moved to a boarding school as the athletic trainer.  More than once I scuffled with coaches.  At times they viewed me as the young woman who didn’t … Continue reading →

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State of the Union

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

It ain’t pretty.  The National Center for Health Statistics, part of The Centers for Disease and Prevention, recently released their annual report.  Did I say it ain’t pretty?  Actually, it’s down right ugly, and more than a little frustrating. The good news … Continue reading →

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Green With Envy!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

When in Rome…call it “Gidi” (?) I’ve begun getting vegetables by way of a very health/environmental-friendly pal.  Each week she delivers (to her large following) a newly picked array of freshness from a pair of sisters who have been working … Continue reading →

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Is it time to Surrender?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Today I wimped out of my bike ride in favor of the warmth and still air of my garage trainer.  Desiring 90 minutes workout I put on some tunes and pedeled.  Tried to play some games.  Tried to get my … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s News, Today

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/21/211119/4UNEWSO10-training-without-pain-requires-balanced-/  I do not sound like Forrest Gump.  There are no photos of my backside.  And DV reports less knee pain.  Life is good!

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The Prince(ss) of Tides

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

What will you let ebb…what will you let flow? Ebbing and flowing.  Waxing and waning.  Coming and going.  Yinning and Yanging (?).  It’s the natural order, don’t you know.  So much of our natural lives are almost ruled by the … Continue reading →

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And now…some more shoulders

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Keeping the main thing the main thing:  I’ll move regularly, more often, and with better quality.  This is my (underlying) mantra, even as I sit at my desk and catch up with the myriads of paperwork! Here’s another of my … Continue reading →

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