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Schweizer Fest Road Run…Day 5 Post Op
No, I didn’t run. However, I have been asked about my knee so much, that I made up a great story to try out tonight! Person: UGH! What happened to your knee? Me: Well, you won’t believe it, but I was running the 6 miler this morning, and I was in front. I was so…
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Day 3 Post-Op
On Monday, I had a long-awaited surgery on my knee. I have had pain since before Christmas, and had tried resting, injections, and physical therapy. Despite my efforts, I could only run a mile or two before being stopped in my tracks by knee pain. As someone who has come to thrive on running, not…
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We Survived Atlanta Mania!
This past weekend, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend Atlanta Mania, a conference for the fitness industry held in Atlanta. Gary and I arrived a day early so we could each be certified to teach new classes. Gary was certified in Schwinn Indoor Cycling, and I was certified in Tabata Bootcamp. My…
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Super Crazy Fitness
This is it…the week we have planned for all summer…the week will will find out what we’re made of. On Wednesday, Gary and I will leave for Atlanta, and will participate in Atlanta Mania, a fitness conference. I have been to conferences for the beauty industry, the Atlanta Gift Market, and education conferences. They required…
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Just Passing the Time…
…until my knee surgery, which is August 2. The doctor plans to scrape behind my knee cap to clean up the arthritis, and repair my IT band. It is by no means major surgery, and the nurse said I will be able to walk normally after about a week. It is really more of an…
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Only One (really stupid, major) Glitch…
As I posted last weekend, my husband, daughter, and I spent the long weekend visiting family and friends throughout Northern Indiana and Illinois. It was a non-stop-cram-it-all-in kind of weekend, but I regret nothing. Almost nothing. The one regret I will get to in a later paragraph. Our first stop was at Dewart Lake (well,…
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The Trip North…
Both Gary and I are from Northwest Indiana….the Region. The area is called the Region because of its proximity to Chicago. I lived about 30 minutes from the Windy City until I was eleven. Gary lived further south, about an hour and a half from Chicago. We both enjoy visiting that part of the state,…
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The Thing About Middle Age…
For some reason, middle age has been nagging at me. I have no idea why. I am certainly not middle-aged. That’s what I thought anyway. And then a couple years ago, my husband said something to me about being middle-aged, and I was highly insulted. Because I had already embarked on my forties, my husband…
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This Damn Knee
I haven’t whined about my knee injury for some time, so it’s time. Before I begin complaining, I will find the positive. I am so very thankful that I can do everything but run. I am still able to teach my Zumba classes, participate in Pilates and yoga, and remain pain-free most of the time.…
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Summer…
As usual, this summer is zipping by, and I can’t seem to slow it down. We have a busy schedule, which means it’s not likely I will accomplish all of my summer cleaning goals, but we are creating some great memories, and that’s much more important. As a teacher, I am extremely grateful for my…
Grandma Runs! 