May 2023
I recently finished reading Des Linden’s book, “Choosing to Run.” The book centers around her incredible Boston Marathon win in 2018, but also goes into various other parts of her running journey. I was so captivated by this book, I could hardly put it down! I ended up finishing it in less than 24 hours. The attitude of “choosing to run” really resonates with me. Running is a choice I make each day or week. I am grateful to be able to make that choice continually. There have been times when I was injured, and couldn’t make that choice. There have been times when running wasn’t going well and I wondered if I should choose not to run. But every day that I am able to choose running, I am grateful. This doesn’t mean that every run is perfect or easy, or that I enjoy it every time. But I am grateful that I get to choose to do what I love.
Your choice may not be running, but the scenario still applies. You may choose to bike, or lift weights, or walk. It doesn’t matter what the activity is, as long as you get to make the choice for yourself. If you have a goal you are pursuing, don’t let the hard days convince you to quit on your goal. Keep choosing the path that will lead you to your goal.
I wrote a blog post about this : Choosing to Run
Meal Prep
Barley - Turkey - Zucchini
This week, the randomizer chose barley, turkey, and zucchini. With this combination, I would cook the barley, then add it to a stir-fry with ground turkey and zucchini. I just planted some zucchini seeds a few days ago and I am impatiently awaiting the day when I can eat fresh zucchini out of the garden again!
Would you like to use the randomizer to help give you meal prep ideas? Click the link below and then click the “make a copy” button. Instructions for how to use the randomizer are at the top of the spreadsheet.
Workout
A 20 minute Barre workout. No equipment needed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaQ3v5I3_i4
Yoga
A short, full body yoga stretch video to reduce stress and release tension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yd4Nl3ty88
Cardio : Every minute counts
Make a goal to get 30 minutes of cardio each day for the rest of the month. Remember, every minute counts, and it doesn’t have to be complicated; it’s ok if you can’t do 30 consecutive minutes. You can break your 30 minutes up into 5, 10, or 15 minute chunks. You don’t have to do strenuous activity to get your cardio in, walking counts!
Currently Recommending
The Total W(h)ine Podcast : Gentle Parenting
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uyMD0iC059OxD8DMFGwJP?si=0a41ba4fac2c4d35
I know not everyone on this mailing list is a parent. And I am not a full-time parent, but I feel like she makes some really good points, and I also think that there are interactions with people outside of raising children where the concept of gentle parenting can be applied.
Motivation
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
- Winston S. Churchill
In Case You Missed It
My current workout class meets at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays, but I know that doesn’t work for everyone. I have the availability to offer a class at just about any time of day if there is enough interest. Are you interested? What day/time would work best for you? Reply to this email and let me know!
Freebie
This month I decided to record one round of a workout for you! This workout follows the format of my weekly online class. All you need is a pair of dumbbells, and you can repeat the video for as many rounds as you would like!
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