KovasP Blog Posts

• Blackhawks Win Twice, Running and Foraging
  on May 30, 2013 in nhl Running and Foraging Blackhawks Win Twice Stanley Cup
  We stayed up late (for us) last night to watch an amazing playoff game between the Blackhawks and Red Wings. Stakes do not get much higher than this for them, a Game 7 elimination, tied with minimal time left. The Hawks scored, leading to a celebrati...
• Midweek Motivation: Outdoor O'Clock
  on May 29, 2013 in Outdoor O'Clock get outside Midweek Motivation
  The clouds have lifted, the sun is shining, summer temps are on their way. It's a great time to get outside. (Please use the handy social media buttons to share this post.) Like Midwest Multisport Life on Facebook...
• On the Road and Unplugged
  on May 28, 2013 in Unplugged Memorial Day Family Time On the Road Union Pier Round Barn Winery
  This is maybe the best holiday weekend I can remember in a long time. Laima and I decided to unplug ourselves to the full extent possible, bringing only phones, no computers. The kids were bummed there was no iPad for the car, but they got over it. E...
• The Vast Unknown
  on May 23, 2013 in Cold War ad first ascent Mount Everest CIA book review mountaineering The Vast Unknown
  Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld’s legendary first ascent of Mount Everest's West Ridge. Not just climbing a mountain, the 1963 expedition was a rebuilding of American confidence in the midst of the Cold War. Jim...
• Midweek Motivation: Thomas Jefferson
  on May 22, 2013 in Quote Midweek Motivation: Thomas Jefferson
  Motivational words of wisdom from one of the founders of our country. (Please use the handy social media buttons to share this post.) Like Midwest Multisport Life on Facebook...
• 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...
• What's Beautiful? (Laima is.)
  on May 7, 2013 in Under Armour Marathon I WILL What's Beautiful epic goal
  I am so proud that Laima was chosen to be part of Under Armour's "What's Beautiful" campaign (through Fitfluential LLC).  As part of "What's Beautiful," they were asked to define an epic goal, no matter what that goal may be, to push past where...
• How Do You Choose Races?
  on May 6, 2013 in trail running How Do You Choose Races? Training Chicago Area Runners Association
  Saturday afternoon, they start trickling in; on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, blog posts...race reports. Though I'm excited for all the finishers, and sometimes excited to get out there myself, I'm sometimes perplexed at how many races some people pa...
• Bestowed Giveaway, Happy National Bike Month
  on May 3, 2013 in National Bike Month schwinnlovesmay Bestowed giveaway
  Bestowed is a box club -- join and get 5+ amazing nutrition and lifestyle products delivered to your door every month - each one hand picked by celebrity nutritionist and author Heather Bauer. Laima is hosting a giveaway over at Women's Endurance Gea...
• #BostonStrong Lace Medallion, All Damn Day
  on May 2, 2013 in video BostonStrong saucony Lace Medallion All Damn Day skiing
  As a fundraiser for The One Fund Boston, Saucony created this #BostonStrong Lace Medallion. For every $5 pair of medallions purchased, Saucony will donate 100% of sales to help those most affected by the tragedy in Boston. Now available for pre-order...
• Chicago Architecture
  on May 1, 2013 in Instagram photography Chicago Architecture
  Since I work at home almost full time, it's pretty much a bother to take the train into the city for work. Occasionally it means a fun lunch out or going to a store that isn't out in the suburbs, but pretty much I'd rather just stay at home, sending...