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• Toys in the Attic (Well...)
  on May 21, 2013 in DIY mothballs home pests squirrels in the gutter
  Well...more like squirrels in the gutter. Even though we have leaf covers on our gutters, it's not enough to deter the incredibly aggressive squirrels we have around our home. One has actually chewed through the plastic cover at one end of the gutter...
• The Mañana Kid (Training Will Commence Tomorrow)
  on May 20, 2013 in The Mañana Kid Men's Health Urbanathlon training plan Spartan Race
  When I was younger, one of the few nicknames I ever had was The Mañana Kid, bestowed to me by a teacher who always laughed at my procrastination. (Why do something today that you can put off until tomorrow?) I feel that way these days in regard...
• Choices, Choices, Choices
  on May 17, 2013 in choices Run For Boston 5K Family Time soccer camping
  Some might say we're overscheduled, but it's just a function of being an active, large family. June 15th has lined up as a day when choices need to be made and family obligations need to be met pretty much from the get-go all the way through the re...
• StrongerRX: Power, Intensity, Strength
  on May 16, 2013 in crossfit CrossFit Shorts cross training Wod Shorts StrongerRX product review CrossFit Gloves RTG Gloves
  I was lucky enough to hook up with StrongerRX recently and get some of their gear for a review. With CrossFit becoming more popular, apparel companies are recognizing the need for clothing that can support the dynamic movements, as well as the strain...
• Crosstraining - Garage Gym
  on May 15, 2013 in crosstraining garage gym
  Laima recently started working again, mostly in the mornings, which was my preferred time to go to CrossFit - it's possible for me to exercise in the afternoons, but it rarely happens. I'm a morning person all the way. I've also had some aches and pa...
• Becoming a Supple Leopard
  on May 14, 2013 in Mobility book review Kelly Starrett Becoming a Supple Leopard
  "Our bodies will put up with our silly movement and lifestyle choices because they have a freakish amount of functional tolerance built in." -- Dr. Kelly Starrett A leopard doesn't stretch before starting to chase its prey and new studies ha...
• The Long Walk
  on May 13, 2013 in The Long Walk benefits of walking exercise
  When I think of exercise, it usually is running, cycling, or maybe CrossFit, but it wasn't always so. When I was younger, I was an avid walker, and thought nothing of wandering for a few hours. Saturday morning, I woke up stiff, creaky, and not wanti...
• Everybody's Working For The Weeknd
  on May 10, 2013 in trail running III Forks Chicago Dara Torres Happy Mother's Day
  We had a great week, eating a fabulous dinner on the rooftop at III Forks Chicago (go if you can, beautiful location and a great atmosphere). Laima went up to Milwaukee and got to meet Olympian Dara Torres! Saturday the kids are headed over to an Aun...
• The Gift Guide for Active Mothers
  on May 9, 2013 in Rakuda organic tea sport visor The Gift Guide for Active Mothers madcapz backpack AirBac
  Mother's Day is upon us, but don't rely on the typical flowers and candy to celebrate; instead, take Mom out for a walk in the woods or a day at the shore. Be active. Of course this is after the flowers and chocolate. :) Beyond the typical selectio...
• The Joy of Run-Walk-Run
  on May 8, 2013 in Running Club Run-Walk-Run Jeff Galloway
  Image from JeffGalloway.com As I mentioned before, Tazer and Gaigai are training for a June 5K with the help of a YMCA Running Club after school. Part of their "homework" is to run several times a week, always a variation of the Run-Walk-Run method...

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