It’s a wrap. Eight months and three shows later…my 2018 competition season is over. It doesn’t really feel like it’s been eightish months, but it has. I can’t believe that it is over. It’s not like I had a short season, but at the same time it seems like it didn’t take as long as…
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Running 13.1 miles: Half marathon training in full swing
Half marathon training is in full swing. I am still getting in the groove of running several days a week. It’s a balance of dealing with running and the soreness of strength training. Mother Nature, or better yet Hurricane Florence, threw a monkey wrench into my training last week and this past weekend. But I’m…
What’s your one word in love and partnership?
Love and partnership are two things that are very foreign to me. They are concepts that I believe in but not something that has been easy in my life. I have not dated a lot in my life. I guess I would say that I am serial dater. In my younger days, I enjoyed life….
Let freedom ring
I have been thinking about freedom and what it means a lot lately. What does it really mean? I guess it depends on the context. Mostly, freedom is a state of mind; it is a right to make a choice, to be yourself. But before we take freedom at face value, I am painfully reminded…
Three years with Bernita
Every year at this time I get a little sentimental. Why? It’s my anniversary with my coach and friend. I started working with Bernita three years ago this week to accomplish the goal of competing in my first bodybuilding competition. Since then, so much has happened. We definitely have done several shows, but our relationship…
6 tips to stretch daily and improve flexibility
Holy hamstrings! I am tighter than tight these days especially in my lower body and shoulders. I know I need to incorporate stretching daily as much as I do strength training. If for no other reason than stretching for 5-10 minutes a day can give you some amazing benefits that will improve workouts and overall…
Who doesn’t like sweets?
I have a sweet tooth. There is no denying it. I talk about it often especially as we get closer to show day. Cupcakes are a high priority for me. I don’t need a whole cake. I don’t have time for that. But a few bites of my favorite flavors with great icing. Who can…
Do you ride? Bike share program coming to town
When was the last time you rode a bike to get around town? The City of Columbia announced its partnership with Canadian-based bike share company Bewegen Technology. “Bike share is a relatively inexpensive and quick infrastructure extension to a city’s public transportation system, allowing it to serve as a convenient ‘last mile’ connector and function…
Back on the pavement for what?
Yes, I am officially back on the pavement. It’s been more than three years since I have run a half marathon, so I am nervous. I am nervous for the training, the distance and what it will do to my physique. But I am not going to let that keep me from doing one of…