Health

Yoga inversions for calm, energy and to support your immune system

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Happy first day of May!  May just happens to be one of my most favorite months, likely because my birthday is May 12th!!! Also, tulips and daffodils are blooming and lilacs burst forth! All colors and flowers I love wholeheartedly! How are you hanging in with this challenging coronavirus time? I must admit, I’m experiencing … Read more

3 tips for staying fit during a pandemic

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I identify as an endurance athlete. That’s nothing new to those of you who read what I write every week. In recent weeks, there are times that I type the words, “endurance athlete” and I catch myself doubting. I’ve been working on my website redesign (it’s not done yet!) and I’ve been working on my … Read more

Let’s talk about death

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We’re in the middle of a major transformation of society. It’s a transformation that is causing lots of people to die. As of today, April 12, 2020, when I’m writing this 113,969 people have died from COVID-19. That’s a lot of death. Celebrating health care workers Lots has happened as a result of this health … Read more

Endurance is a decision, not a quality

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“Endurance is a decision, not a quality.” ~ John Munger What is endurance? How does one endure? How much can one endure?  These questions have entranced me for much of my life. It’s what drew me to Vipassana meditation almost 20 years ago. It’s what captured my imagination and my body when I discovered my … Read more

Remember your resilience, you are worth it

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How are you holding up? It’s possible I’m the 647th person who’s asked you that this week. This worldwide pandemic situation has got us asking about the welfare of those around us. I sure appreciate being asked how I’m doing. I’ve noticed I ask my friends and colleagues how they are doing more than I … Read more

Staying calm and healthy in a pandemic

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How are you doing staying home and staying healthy during this pandemic? If you’re a health care worker, or a grocery store worker, or a mail carrier, or you work for a delivery service, THANK YOU. You are our front line workers. I for one am extremely grateful for your dedication and service. Let yourself … Read more

Embrace the suck and be inspired

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I’m a huge fan of Dr. Allen Lim of Skratch Labs. Allen Lim is a sports physiologist. He was a speaker and a sponsor of CampWILD, the endurance training camp I ran for adults with diabetes as part of the company I owned for 6 years, TeamWILD Athletics. If you’ve ever exercised with me, you … Read more

Vision Board Magic for 2020!

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This past Sunday, two friends came over and the three of us made Vision Boards for 2020. In preparation, I thought long and hard about what I want to maintain and undertake this coming year. I view Annual Goal Setting and Vision Boarding as two things: An opportunity to recommit to healthy habits  The chance … Read more