Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: Run

  • Taking The Edge Off

    WOD (Workout of the day) Run 2200M 21 Wall Balls (20/14) 21 T2B Run 2000M 15 Wall Balls 15 T2B Run 1000M 9 Wall Balls 9 T2B From the second I discovered the day’s WOD, I experienced an enormous rush!    In double time, my pulse raced, as did the blood through my veins. Thump…da…thump…da…thump…da…thump…and so…

  • Feverishly Waiting For Thursday

    WOD 5 Rounds 1 Min AMRAP Each- Cal Row – KBS (55/35) – Burpees – Situps – Dips (Power Monkey or box) Rest 1 Min Today was my Monday of CrossFit.  I hate that!    Frustrated on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, because I couldn’t get to class. Feverishly I waited for Thursday. The WOD was perfect…

  • Unthinkable Advice From an Imp

    Addiction – noun –  The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. ORIGIN 1595-1605: <L a giving over, surrender. Webster My actions this morning would most likely label me as an addict or…

  • Walk When You Have to

    “Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.”                                                                          -Dean Karnazes Today’s run… Distance:  7.76 miles Pace:  10:16 min/miles Duration:  1:19:39 Calories Burned:  1065 The quote pretty much sums up today’s run. My run ended with a walk, but I would have crawled if I had…

  • A Run Fixes Everything

    For me, a tranquil long outdoor ten-mile run cures nearly anything that is broken on any given day.  But what if I can’t run?   What if time doesn’t permit?  What if the cold temperature at the jersey shore is at its worst and running outside is unhealthy?  What if my treadmill is broken?  What if running…

  • Physical fitnes…

    “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of a dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John Kennedy It is beautiful outside, so I must get a run in today.  I’m headed out now, and hope that you can get a walk or run…