tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88881939924430330102024-03-06T02:41:45.561-05:00Shoes Full of FeetYou know that high you get from a great long distance run? Yeah - us neither. We're two BFFs challenging each other to quit making excuses because it's high time that we learn to run. With brains in our heads and our shoes full of feet, this blog is a brutally honest confession of the bang-ups and hang-ups that come along with training for a marathon. We hope to inspire others to join us in this, um... adventure, and we welcome any encouragement and tips from you experienced runners out there.Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-25611458064298149372012-01-10T09:45:00.000-05:002012-01-10T09:45:06.574-05:00Rammer Jammer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't even know how to contain my excitement. Roll Tide!!!<br />
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<span id="goog_111954126"></span><span id="goog_111954127"></span>Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-1164550322257953232012-01-09T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-09T06:30:00.985-05:00Game Day Musical MondayWe're nearly back up and running... with some life updates to boot. But for now, we're focused on some boys in uniform duking it out for the BCS title tonight. Liv + I aren't exactly rooting for the same team, but since I'm the one writing this post, I think it's perfectly appropriate to throw out a little Rolllllllllllllll Tide Roll!<br />
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With the new year comes plenty of changes. We're awfully busy doing a lil' construction on this here bloggy thing, so bear with us for just a few. Liv and Sal are brewing up some new ideas and new opportunities for 2012 so stay tuned for that.<br />
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Happy 2012, y'all!<br />
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I'm kinda surprised that folk pop artist <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kingcharlesuk" target="_blank">King Charles</a> hasn't really made it big yet (read: sold out to <i>Gossip Girl </i>or <i>Grey's Anatomy</i>). I mean, I'm not exactly a scenester*, but it seems like he's still takin' his dear sweet time on this side of the pond. I'm thinking it's because he kind of falls in his own nondescript category - and he can be a lil' obnoxious from time to time. Regardless, he finally has <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alone-on-the-throne-single/id398589593" target="_blank">two songs on iTunes</a>, so I reckon he's well on his way to making it on a <i>Twilight </i>soundtrack.<br />
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<i>*Disclaimer: "I'm not exactly a scenester" is a hefty understatement. I
mostly live under a rock. So it's quite possible that King Charles
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And his <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alone-on-the-throne-single/id398589593" target="_blank">EP on iTunes</a> has some lovely little running diddies to spice up your stride. I'm diggin' on Ivory Road...</div>
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This year, we're leaving it up to the gals at lulu to provide an "uber-festive holiday playlist." And we happen to think they did quite well. [Click <a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/ca/imix/uber-festive-holiday-playlist/id485120565" target="_blank">here</a> to download these merry melodies from iTunes].<br />
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<b>Brenda Lee <b>– </b>Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree<br />
</b>This woman knew Christmas – heck, she backcombed her hair in
the shape of a wreath for the entirety of her career. That’s what I call
commitment!<br />
<b>U2 – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)<br />
</b>Call me biased but I have this strange notion that spending the
holidays in Ireland would be incredibly festive. Perhaps it has
something to do with the large number of pubs…<br />
<b>Boney M – Mary’s Boy Child/Oh My Lord<br />
</b>I like to put this track on, throw on my best sequined sweater
and eat sausage rolls with friends. This may sound weird…but I dare you
to try it and disagree.<br />
<b>The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick<br />
</b>One of the best holidays I ever had was spent in a Santa-themed
bikini in the tropics, hanging ornaments on a palm tree. Enjoy this
surf-flavoured holiday song that comes with subliminal Vitamin D.<br />
<b>Burl Ives – A Holly Jolly Christmas<br />
</b>Burl Ives IS Christmas. End of story.<br />
<b>Wham! – Last Christmas<br />
</b>If the sight of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley prancing
around a ski lodge doesn’t make you feel happy, I’m afraid I don’t know
how to help you get festive.<br />
<b>Nat ‘King’ Cole – The Christmas Song<br />
</b>The classic feel-good song of the holidays. This version is my
favourite because Nat ‘King’ Cole’s voice is smoother than double-crème
brie. (Are you noticing a pattern here?)<br />
<b>Kanye West – Christmas In Harlem<br />
</b>In the past, I have struggled to enjoy newer Christmas carols
because they just don’t seem, well, Christmas-y. This has changed now
that I’ve heard Kanye, Alicia Keys and Jim Jones talking about hot
chocolate being “dericious.”<br />
<b>Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock<br />
</b>If the thought of the AM radio dial is what helps you get in
the mood, then look no further; Bobby Helms is just what the doctor
ordered.<br />
<b>Paul McCartney – A Wonderful Christmas Time<br />
</b>You work on the appies and sugar cookies, leave it to Sir Paul to ensure everyone’s simply having a wonderful Christmas time.<br />
<b>The Eagles – Please Come Home For Christmas<br />
</b>The Eagles may be famous as the “Boys Of Summer,” but they prove their multi-season resilience with this modern holiday gem.<br />
<b>Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You<br />
</b>This epic masterpiece never gets old, kind of like crochet tops and daisy dukes.<br />
<b>Dean Martin – I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm</b><br />
If Frank Sinatra is “The Chairman of the Board,” then Dean Martin is
“The Chairman of Always Having A Drink In His Hand & Having His
Celebrity Roasts Re-Run A Billion Times.” That being said, his brand of
swagger really sets the holiday mood.<br />
<b>Elvis Presley – Blue Christmas<br />
</b>The holidays can bring out the highest and lowest of emotions.
If you are down in the dumps (as opposed to Down Dog), let Elvis
commiserate with you.<br />
<b>Vince Guaraldi – Skating<br />
</b>This is my favourite song from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ the
album that accompanies the classic TV special about the beloved
animated beagle, Snoopy. Coincidentally, this is also a very tranquil
song to pass out to after one-too-many eggnogs.<br />
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And click <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2010/12/very-merry-musical-monday.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check out our holiday playlist from 2010.<br />
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Merry! Merry!<br />
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It's more than a little frustrating when the things we think we "know" are contradicted time and time again. Honestly, I'm well past the point of really knowing what to believe anymore - particularly when it comes to fitness and running and thinking that I know what my body wants and needs. <i>Outside</i> Magazine put together <a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/Health-Fitness-Report-2012.html" target="_blank">this little list</a> of the 10 biggest fitness myths - and there are quite a few upsetting "truths" in there. Take a look and decide for yourself...</div>
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<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/flexibility/Myth-1.html">Myth #1: Stretching prevents injuries and improves performance.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/running/Myth-2.html" target="_blank">Myth #2: Running barefoot is better for the body.</a> (Read the comments after this one. There are quite a few upset barefoot runners who wholeheartedly disagree with the author. Then again, that's a common trend for all of the myths)<br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/strength-and-power-training/core/Myth-3.html">Myth #3: You need to focus on your core to become a better athlete.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/injury-prevention/Myth-4.html">Myth #4: Guzzling water and electrolytes before a race prevents cramps.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/injury-prevention/Myth-5.html">Myth #5: Popping ibuprofen before a hard workout prevents sore muscles afterward.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/endurance-training/myth-6.html">Myth #6: Dehydration hurts race performance.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/recovery/Myth-7.html">Myth #7: Ice baths speed recovery.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/weight-loss/Myth-8.html">Myth #8: Long and slow is the best way to burn calories.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/nutrition/Myth-9.html">Myth #9: Fructose is a performance killer.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/nutrition/Myth-10.html">Myth #10: Supplements take performance to the next level.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/recovery/Up-for-Debate-Massage.html">Up for Debate: Massage boosts recovery after a tough workout.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/recovery/Up-for-Debate-Surgery.html">Up for Debate: Surgery is the best remedy for an ACL tear.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/recovery/Up-for-Debate-Cortisone.html">Up for Debate: Cortisone shots speed healing after an injury.</a><br />
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<i>Remember, be objective and informed and in tune with your body. Do your
homework. This article is just reporting an angle, its not definitive. I
don't agree with most of the "myths", but it gives me a reason to go
back and affirm exactly why I do not agree.</i><br />
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Last night we were at husband's office holiday party when his boss insisted everyone gather round and watch this YouTube video gone viral made by the HMS Ocean of the Royal Navy when they found out they would be home for Christmas.</div>
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For everyone separated from their loved ones this Christmas, we're thinking of you and sending thoughts of joy and love. For all of our troops, home and abroad, we can never thank you enough for all that you do.
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</div>Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05218507396649027670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-84285957307454282432011-12-13T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:10:57.672-05:00Tutus and Tiaras<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you aren't one of the MILLIONS following the adventures of <a href="http://youtu.be/odhUPMYXpX4" target="_blank">Sophia Grace and Rosie on </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><u>YouTube</u></span>, you really should be. And to be honest Santa, Liv's impossible Christmas request is to either a) be Sophia Grace b) come back in another life as Sophia Grace or C) adopt them both or somehow become Sophia Grace's mom.</div>
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It was quite clear when she <a href="http://youtu.be/C7hTAp6KrGY" target="_blank">first sang</a> Niki Minaj's "Super Bass" for the interwebs that she was talented, but leave it to <a href="http://ellen.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank">Ellen </a>to make her and little Rosie famous the world over. When Ellen first had her on the show (see first link above) I couldn't get over her confidence, presence, personality and American accent impression. I never really expected to be simultaneously jealous of and inspired by the life of an 8 year old - but I totally am. If only we could all live life with her spunk and innocent reckless abandon. It's like Russel Brand <a href="http://youtu.be/x0I8F6SgKDc" target="_blank">said</a>, can you imagine what living with her must be like? </div>
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And because she is my current obsession, I just want to share my favorite Sophia Grace videos with all of you. If you're anything like me have tissue handy - you'll laugh until you cry. Oh, and prepare yourself to be sucked into a YouTube black hole of video awesomeness. Hope you didn't have anything important on your schedule today - there are many many more where these came from.</div>
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Sophia Grace and Rosie's Shopping Spree, "I need a new suitcase, definitely."<br />
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If you can make this happen Santa, promise to keep them fully stocked with tutus and tiaras.<br />
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So maybe there are a million reasons to have a bad case of the Monday blues today, but that doesn't mean you can't rock out to a peppy (and a wee bit poppy) tune from <a href="http://butchwalker.com/" target="_blank">Butch Walker and the Black Widows</a>.<br />
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Sadly, Liv and I have separate office parties this year since our career paths recently parted ways. But that doesn't mean I don't fully intend to crash my old/Liv's current company party tomorrow night. </div>
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While I am very happy with my new work digs, I miss all of the folks I used to work with greatly. So like any crazed ex-employee, I'll chug a bottle of wine while my old colleagues are yucking it up and hope that someone stays sober enough to text me directions to the after party. </div>
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Here are some pointers on how to keep it classy, co-workers...</div>
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This year, Liv's + my wish Christmas wish list are looking a little different. Last year, we basically just wished for the entire line of lulu run gear, in addition to some <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-we-want-for-christmas-is.html" target="_blank">not entirely practical luxe items</a>. But fast forward to today, and for me, my focus has shifted to all things yoga. Things in my bod still aren't in full working order post <strike>apocalypse</strike> marathon, so I'm dedicating myself to become a full time yogi... though I am currently anything but.</div>
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Honestly, there is nothing more intimidating than showing up late to a class where everyone there is warming up with positions that undoubtedly deny the laws of physics. Even so, I'm determined to power through my newbie awkwardness and own my vinyasa like nobody's business.</div>
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So naturally, my wish list consisted of the following...</div>
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Since I'll also be spending some time in the <strike>coldest place on Earth</strike> ever so lovely Chi-Town, I need to amp up my cold weather gear a lot bit. So I'm hoping Santa can bring some of his best garb from the North Pole, specifically...<br />
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I'd also like for the election to already be over and for the entire country to love whomever is elected and live in peace and harmony forever. I'm really not asking for much here. So get to work, Santa. <br />
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No doubt we're working on our Christmas lists for Santa right now - and they may <strike>or may not</strike> include a riDONKulous number of items from lululemon (yes, again!) and the cycling store. But you know what we reeeeeeally want this year?? <b>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!</b></div>
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This blog has no doubt been a fantastic way for us to meet blogging buddies and get insider tips from you experienced athletes out there, and we have loved every second of it. There are certainly days when we're pretty sure the only people reading SFOF are our moms and... well... us. And that's totally okay! After all, the original purpose of this here thing was to hold ourselves accountable so we couldn't flake out on our marathon goal. </div>
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But every so often, we hear from readers that we had no idea were even checking us out - and that's even more amazing! It's a fantastic reminder to us that our blog isn't entirely self-serving - it is introducing us to folks beyond our immediate social circle and perhaps even inspiring some of you to stick with your fitness goals, too. </div>
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So, while a bazillion dollar gift certificate to lulu would always be appreciated (ahem), what we REALLY want is for you (YES YOU!) to take your clicker over to the right... and a wee bit down (below the Twitter feed)... you're almost there... wait for it... OKAY!<br />
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See that lil box that says "Join this site"? Click on it, enter your email address, and POOF! You're done. No... it doesn't mean you'll get any obnoxious emails from us; and no, we won't start cyber stalking you (unless you want us to). We know you're out there, we just wanna know who you are! </div>
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<br />Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-39752612000466860542011-12-05T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:20:18.787-05:00Just Another Musical Monday<div style="text-align: center;">
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I promise I didn't only select this song because the video has a lot of running. In fact, I first heard it on the radio, and I can prove it... whenever I'm driving around and I hear a song I like, I snap a pic so I'll remember the song/band (hopefully no DC cops are reading this right now. <strike>I promis</strike>e, err, <strike>I usually</strike>, um, I sometimes wait until a traffic light)...<br />
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Anyway, it's funny how certain songs strike you at different times. Not really sure why this one jumped out at me when it did, but for whatever reason, I decided then that I <strike>wanted</strike> needed it on my iPod (for all of that running I'm not doing). That's enough blabbering. I'll let you decide for yourself...<br />
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<br />Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-83626954617532201092011-12-03T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:20:42.142-05:00Most Wonderful Time of the Year<div style="text-align: justify;">
I forced myself out of bed at dark thirty on Tuesday morning for a run. Forced because it was 63 degrees at 5 am and I was pretty sure it was the last one of those we were going to get. My suspicions were confirmed by Tuesday night. After a day of rain showers, it felt like December and the chill has continued throughout the week.</div>
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So there I am, running along so thankful for a warm morning, yet simultaneously dreading the impending cold weather. And I can feel it - the bad attitude coming about winter running. I haven't had to break out my Lulu Alpine tights yet and I can't say I'm looking forward to that. The layering, the gloves the ear warmers. </div>
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I turn the corner from 31st to O Street and there she is, <a href="http://youtu.be/tJSmmbmJCLw" target="_blank">the best Christmas decoration</a> in the history of ever, perfectly illuminating the bay window of a gorgeous Georgetown row home, ever so "frag-ee-lay." </div>
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<br />Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-34868684779713249172011-12-02T07:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:22:10.261-05:00Radio City Fantasy<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm hopping aboard a train today so I can sob uncontrollably at Radio City Music Hall. I'm going to see the always fabulous Rockettes in the Christmas Spectacular. And no matter how many times I see this show, it leaves me teary. every. single. time. </div>
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And that's NOT because the show is anything but fantastically merry and bright. I mean, we're talking toy soldier piles and thousands upon thousands of dancing Santas. You can't ask for much more seasonal flare than that.</div>
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But you see, the reason watching the Rockettes has an adverse effect on me is, well, I'm one of the millions of girls that was ABSOLUTELY convinced she was destined to become one some day. So a few years ago, I did what any gal with a lofty bucket list would do (which also included <i>running a marathon</i> btw)... I auditioned. </div>
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First of all, let me clear up any misconceptions you may have about the lovely ladies of Radio City Music Hall. While they may wear lots of sequins and elaborate headpieces and kick around in high heels, those ladies are RIPPED. You honestly can't tell when you're watching them on stage or in the Thanksgiving parade, but when you see them up close, you feel like David to their Goliath. They have more upper body strength than I ever would have dreamed could fit in a leotard and their thighs are pure steel. Not to mention, there is the whole height requirement thing for Rockettes (which I barely fit), so they tower over you with their bright smiles and cheery attitude. </div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I rather enjoyed stand-up comic/marathon runner <a href="http://lizmiele.com/" target="_blank">Liz Miele</a>'s account of running (badly) from this year's MCM Weekend. Sadly, I can particularly relate to the fear of being last - and even more so to the whole "I run; therefore, I eat" concept. </span></div>
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<br />Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-39516929872978474252011-11-30T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:24:21.111-05:00Oh, the Places You'll Go!We've been remis<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">s in explaining our blog title/theme to those who <s>live under a rock</s> are not familiar with the spectacular mind of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Theodor Seuss Geisel aka </span>Dr. Seuss. Our inspiration, of course, comes from <i>Oh, the Places You'll Go!</i>, and we found that just about every line of this children's book perfectly applies in the most poignant way to running and life in general. </span><br />
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Ever since <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2011/10/mcm-according-to-sal.html" target="_blank">my knee threw up a white flag</a> at mile 1 of the Marine Corp Marathon, things just aren't quite working the way they used to. I thought that certainly after I allowed myself plenty of time to recover, things would fall back into working order - but unfortunately, my running legs still aren't functional and my knees are still begging for mercy. </div>
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As a result, I've been looking for alternate forms of exercise - which can be a little challenging because I'm not currently a member of a gym. My office building has a workout room with a few cardio machines, but I usually get claustrophobic down there and extremely scatterbrained (read: I find myself more focused on watching <i>30 Rock </i>instead of actually pedaling forward).</div>
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So last week, I decided to test out the bouncy gym workout (via <a href="http://www.runtothefinish.com/2011/11/bouncy-gym.html" target="_blank">Run to the Finish</a>). It's basically a way to get yourself moving when you're feeling less than motivated. Whenever I hop on an elliptical without <i>really </i>wanting to be there, I go entirely too easy on myself and hardly break a sweat. The bouncy gym concept is basically a way of limiting your time on each machine, changing up your cardio more consistently and mixing in a few weights when you're feeling saucy. </div>
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I tried this concept a few times when I was first starting to run and attempting to increase my weekly mileage. When it was bitterly cold outside, the thought of trotting on a treadmill for more than a couple of miles was entirely too depressing for me, so I'd run a few miles, head to the elliptical for a few, and then back to the treadmill to finish my run. It kept me focused on my workout and decreased the likelihood that I'd plop down on the rower with an <i>Us Weekly</i>. <i> </i></div>
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Now that running is temporarily off the table, I'm going back and forth between the elliptical and the bike, and then a quick round through the weight machines. This workout definitely works for me - especially at the end of a long day when I'm not feeling particularly inspired by the four walls of my office's basement <strike>prison cell</strike> workout room. </div>
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I've received a few recent requests for a long overdue <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/search/label/Music" target="_blank">Musical Monday</a>, but sadly, my playlist has lately been limited to the soothing sounds of fusion. I've been kinda addicted to yoga for the past few weeks, so I'm a lot more likely to get meditative chants stuck in my head rather than Indie beats. </div>
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Thankfully, the folks at <a href="http://www.newnormalmusic.com/" target="_blank">New Normal Music</a> are always around to keep me young and hip. I was a little startled when I flipped over to this site and heard one of my favorite Birmingham groups belting out some familiar tunes. I've been kind of mesmerized by <a href="http://www.thegreatbookofjohn.com/" target="_blank">Great Book of John</a> since the first time I saw them play several years ago at Bottletree Cafe in the 'Ham. Front man Taylor Shaw has a certain <i>jen ne sais quoi </i>that kinda leaves you with your jaw on the floor and a lovestruck twinkle in your eye (this applies for dudes too btw). They put out a <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-great-book-of-john/id445217045" target="_blank">self-titled album</a> this summer that is rather delightful, though I'm still a little partial to their 2009 album <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yves-blues/id304557975" target="_blank">Yves' Blues</a>. Honestly, it's a win-win situation. Just make sure you check 'em out.<br />
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Okay, so maybe this song has absolutely nothing to do with my boys dressed in crimson, but I can't help but get a little pumped up for the Iron Bowl today with this little tune from <a href="http://blindpilotmusic.com/" target="_blank">Blind Pilot</a> called "<a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/08/28/139912429/first-listen-blind-pilot-we-are-the-tide" target="_blank">We are the Tide</a>."</div>
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/25691542">We Are The Tide - Album Preview 1</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/blindpilot">Blind Pilot</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Be sure to check out their website for a free download of "<a href="http://blindpilotmusic.com/" target="_blank">Keep Your Right</a>".</div>
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We have all <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-might-be-crazy-but-i-finally-did-it.html" target="_blank">met Lexi</a> when I mentioned that I may have gone crazy in taking on a new hobby. Now I should tell you about our first <strike>near death</strike> ride together. I bought her on a Sunday, <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2011/11/and-i-thought-lulu-was-expensive.html" target="_blank">her and a lot of shiz </a>to go with. One thing I'm holding out on purchasing until I'm sure I need it is car rack. I live in a great location with access to many different biking trails so I don't need to be driving her to new unexplored territory just yet. So when I bought her I had driven my car to the store. No big deal - the store always does one final check before the bike goes to its new owner and they would install all of my "accessories" to boot. I would metro the following night after work to the store to drive her home.</div>
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To say I was nervous was an understatement. I mean - I know how to ride a bike, but this was different. This was a big girl bike. It was our first official ride together. I imagined it being somewhat like when the hospital kicks new parents to the curb and they're all "wait, we're not ready to be alone with it...why can't we stay here longer where you tell us when to feed it and how to keep it living...what if we hurt it...what if it hurts us?" </div>
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I was stalling in the store asking my new friends at <a href="http://revolutioncycles.com/" target="_blank">Revolution </a>if they were sure I was ready. "Yes, you are ready - now please get out of our store as we are closing, and this is the second night in a row you have stayed past close." They didn't really say that, but it's likely they were thinking it.</div>
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Before you say what I know you're going to say - I'm not naive enough to think that because I clip-in for spinning class I was ready for it on a moving bike. I completely understood that there would be a learning and adjustment period. I probably could have waited, but remember, I have the clipless only on one side. Plus they were installing everything on my bike for me so why not go ahead and have them installed for when I was ready and I would ease myself into them by using the traditional pedal side until I got used to riding. </div>
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Good intentions aside - I was 100% not planning on riding my inaugural ride clipped in. However, patience is not my strong suit, and I just had to "practice" and see what it was like. Never mind that one of my new friends gave me a total big head. There we were in the store, him holding the bike just so I could practice clipping in and out with my new pedals. He said, "wait - I thought you said you've never done this before." </div>
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So off I go, with my new <strike>toy</strike> baby in the neighborhood behind the store, away from traffic where I could practice before I headed home. Just to see if I could. Everything is going great. I'm riding around, coming up to stop signs, clipping in and out and adjusting to the bike. Not even 15 minutes go by and I'm all, "okay, good practice session, I'm just going to go over here to this sidewalk and change out my shoes and head home." There I go, up this teeeeny hill to a stop sign by the sidewalk...but holy balls - I'm stuck, oh my gosh - I cannot get my feet out! Ohhh emmmm geee...I'm falling over, *bam*. Yep, that just happened.</div>
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I knew it was going to happen at some point, it happens to everyone learning (or so my friends say, probably just to make me feel better), I just didn't think it would happen in my first 15 minutes. It's such a helpless feeling. It's like I was looking down on myself from above laughing and pointing, saying, "haha - you're stuck you sucker." I couldn't believe how fast my momentum was just <i>gone</i>. I have a lovely bruise as a souvenir. I will not post a picture of it here, it's that gnarly - you are welcome. Thankfully my bike survived the incident without a scratch.</div>
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Things are going MUCH better now thankyouverymuch. Each time I ride I feel more and more confident. It only took me three rides until I felt completely safe enough to grab my water bottle and drink, <i>while moving!</i> Baby steps people, baby steps. It will likely be at least a year before I even contemplate riding with headphones....on the lowest volume possible (how do people do that?). </div>
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This past weekend I was at the Revolution location in Georgetown and met one of their awesome staff. She was so supportive of my newbie stank and telling me about the wonderful group rides that will start back up in the Spring. They are fully staffed so they are "no-drop" rides (ie, no one gets left) - I'll learn how to safely ride in traffic and how to ride in a pack of others. Fantastic, sign me up. Just what I need...like yesterday!</div>
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<br />Oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05218507396649027670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-31477296386307580052011-11-24T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:31:02.684-05:00Giving ThanksThis Thanksgiving, we're Turkey Trottin' across the map. Liv is knockin' out a race in DC while Sal is hobbling along in Austin. It has no doubt been an eventful year, and we're so thankful for the many blessings in our lives.<br />
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Here are just a few of the things we're gosh darn grateful for...<br />
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Best wishes to our dear running buddy <a href="http://fulloffeet.blogspot.com/2011/03/powers-of-persuasion.html" target="_blank">Megs</a>...<br />
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<br />Salhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148241088435236373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888193992443033010.post-62740796298164050882011-11-23T06:30:00.000-05:002012-01-04T17:31:15.747-05:00Things We Forget<div style="text-align: justify;">
'Tis the time of year for spending time with friends and family and showing gratitude for all of the many blessings in our lives. 'Tis <i>also</i> the time of year for regretfully overeating, not exercising nearly enough (if at all), and stressing about holiday shopping and a never ending "to do" list and entirely too many parties and... (sigh). So in honor of Turkey Day tomorrow, here are some reminders of the things we've always known and have heard many times before, and yet, we sometimes forget (via <a href="http://thingsweforget.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Things We Forget</a>)...</div>
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