Rise Up

  Sunshine & Sarcasm, Lowi & G

Torture Report: Giving It All She’s Got & Playing Hard

(G): During the final minutes of my four-hour run on Sunday I was suffering. It had been a slog for the past 90 minutes and I was getting a little punchy. I started to giggle thinking “I’m giving it all she’s got, Captain!” If you didn’t grow up with a Dad who’s a Trekkie, then…

Torture Report: Always Trailing & Smoothies

(G): As you all know, and likely wish to stop hearing about, I am training hard these days. I start to feel like I am making real progress and then I go out for a run with the hubs and, like always, I am looking at two elbows and a butt. Yes, that’s right, I…

Torture Report: Run On & Lady G Inspiration

  (G): Jason is trying to kill me! No, not the Jason from Friday the 13th fame, or wait, maybe Jason Koop is THAT Jason. I am not sure. This brings up a whole new set of questions for me to ponder. Originally when I uttered “Jason is trying to kill me” it was in…

Torture Report: Starting and Stopping

(G): Hallelujah!!! Today is my 62nd day straight of burpees and after the 31 I do today I am officially calling the 2-month long challenge complete. It has been a slog, a battle, a face-to-face meeting of my weaknesses every day. And I am better for it. But I am more than ready to give…

Torture Report: Thorns in the Side

(G): Another week down and it did not disappoint! My running interval training continues to keep me on my toes and wearing me out at every turn. This is my last week focusing on VO2max training and the only thing happier than me is my lungs. Oh it’s been an adventure. I am sure once…