We have had many a snow day in the Washington Metropolitan Area this winter. Many. I’ve enjoyed them all, obviously, because the kid in me cannot think of many things better than a snow day. Each snow day, I’ve attempted different crock pot recipes, and I’m proud to announce that they’ve all been successful! Yesterday…
Let me tell you a little bit about volleyball tournaments. Playing in volleyball tournaments is extremely exhausting. Here’s a rundown of how the day works, and this is pretty consistent whether you’re playing in a juniors tournament or an adult tournament: 6-7 a.m. (aka THE BUTTCRACK OF DAWN): Wake up. 7-7:30 am.: Head out for…
Yes, I documented the first time I hit 10K steps. I am not ashamed. Update: Check out this post to learn more about wearing a Fitbit during volleyball. My Fitbit and I have a bad romance. It causes me anxiety, and occasional chaffing, but it’s like I’m addicted to it. I feel naked without it, and get…
So… Much… Snow! It’s so pretty outside! I’m just getting over my cold, and I’m contemplating heading out for a walk in the snow. It’s so hard to resist! The Boyfriend keeps looking at me like I’m crazy, but I don’t care. I don’t really feel like going to the gym because the snow is…
It’s my birthday, and… I’m sick. Every flippin’ year! But that’s not going to stop me from celebrating! It is my family tradition for the birthday boy/girl to pick a restaurant, and the whole family goes out to eat. Our family has grown over the years, and it’s always fun to see what everyone picks….
This is the second post in my Interview with an Athlete series of posts. In this post, I interview Gavin Westenberger, Founder and Head Strength Coach at Gladiator Strength Training. Give me your elevator pitch. What is Gladiator Strength Training? Gladiator Strength Training (GST) is an online one-stop-shop for personal training and coaching, lifting apparel,…
I’ve never really been a big fan of swim suits. I don’t like the constant wedgie feeling (which is rich coming from a volleyball player, I know), and they always seem to smell pretty strange. When I went to purchase a swimsuit earlier this week, I didn’t really have anything in mind except for the…
Man, oh man! I was talking to my best friend earlier this week about how we both wished we could wake up early in the morning, and be super productive before some people have even started their workday. “Yeah, I wish I had the will power to wake up early and go to the gym….
(Source) My friend asking me if I had goggles prompted me to start thinking about other things. No, I didn’t have goggles. What are some other things you use for swimming? A swim cap! Hmmm… don’t own one of those anymore either. The Boyfriend suggested I wear a bikini to the pool (obviously not for…
I’m getting ready to put myself through some serious punishment. I mean, come on! I was a Division I athlete in a highly-competitive volleyball program (Top 100 in the country at the time, whoop whoop). I used to run from my dorm, to the Brooklyn Bridge, across the bridge, and back, SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK…
