I’m just 1 person who reads a lot. I post my workouts here every week, and it occurred to me it might be fun to share a list of my reads for the month as well. Perhaps it will help you find a new book to pick up or move one up or down your…
My Journey with 101 Things in 1001 Days
I’m just 1 person who likes to do things. Back in 2007, I became aware of something called the 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge when an online friend of mine drew up a list and took it on. The basic idea was to come up with 101 things you wanted to do and try…
Week of Workouts
I’m just 1 person who needs reminders to move. Lately, I’ve been sucked into projects and online events that keep me sitting down at my computer all day. If it weren’t for my Fitbit, it’s possible I might not stand up for five or six hours at a time. Okay, there have been a few…
Sign Up for the April Goal-Setting Challenge
I’m just 1 person challenging myself to be better. I hope you’ll join me! April’s challenge theme is goal-setting. Whether you’re thinking about the next big goal in your life or you are revising those resolutions you made at the start of the year, you’re welcome to join this monthly challenge. Challenge yourself by setting…
7 Safety Essentials You Should Own
I’m just 1 person with a lot of tools to help me be safer. I’m not going to venture into controversial topics such as owning a handgun, because that is a personal decision based on your training, comfort, and experience. But I am going to make some suggestions about basic safety essentials I’d recommend you…
Week of Workouts
I’m just 1 person who loves smoothies. I only have an old blender from the ’70s, not any of those fancy modern appliances, and I don’t love cleaning it, so I don’t make myself smoothies lately. As I don’t have any disposable income with which to buy smoothies for myself, having a smoothie is a…
5 Ways to Have a Safe Workout
I’m just 1 person who works out a lot, as you might have noticed. It’s so important to make sure to consider safety when you do anything physical. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the past, like blowing out both knees at a trampoline park and having to do physical therapy for months. Here’s a helpful…
Having an “If Found” Note
I’m just 1 person who wants to make things easy for emergency responders. Because I live alone, if I’m in a situation where I’m found incapacitated, unconscious, or dead, there is no present to speak for me (and I cannot count on my cats to do so). A few years ago, I read Going Solo:…
Week of Workouts
I’m just 1 person who gets headaches. I started the week with one that lasted for days, and I honestly had to dial the intensity back a bit on the workouts. I was definitely not going to be able to do jumping or plyo of any sort without my head exploding. I was also sore…
Emergency Prep Kit: Organizing
I’m just 1 person who wants to make sure I’m prepared for emergencies. In a previous post, I discussed the contents of an emergency prep kit. Here are some tips and strategies for keeping all of those items organized and refreshed. Accessing Your Emergency Prep Kit There’s almost nothing worse than knowing you have an…
Emergency Prep Kit: Contents
I’m just 1 person who likes to be prepared for emergencies. My parents started me out years ago when I moved into my new home by gifting me a big, blue, plastic bin with some great supplies to have on hand in case of an emergency. When the pandemic hit, I realized how much more…
Week of Workouts
I’m just 1 person who gets distracted sometimes during long workouts. Last week, I mostly tried workouts that were new to me, a few of which I might do again some time. I tried to raise my minutes back over 200 last week, which I also did. I like the idea of working out for…