Interview with an Athlete: Strongman Fernando Escobar
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Fernando won 1st place in just his second competition! |

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Fernando won 1st place in just his second competition! |
Last night, I went on a great run. I know four miles aren’t impressive to just about any of the bloggers I follow, but it’s a good distance for me. I consider it one of my long runs, and while I’m fairly certain I can push myself to do six miles the next time I…
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…
On Sunday, I ran the most fun, beautiful race I could have asked for! That’s right, folks — I ran the 2015 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run! everything. This was the longest distance I’d ever run, so of course I managed to earn a PR (personal record) for this race. 🙂 It has…
Personally, I’m not a fan of sports bras that require too much fuss. The Ta Ta Tamer is super snug, which is great, but also super complicated. It has three hooks on the back, which seems to be a bit much. Honestly, two hooks can be too complicated at times, especially when you’re rushing to…
Hello out there! I just wanted to share a quick little heart-warming story from yesterday. I was talking to a senior citizen at a local recreation center, and she was explaining to me that she wanted to start taking classes and participating in the senior program at the center because she was tired of sitting…
Okay, so maybe I’m being a little hard on myself, but it’s kind of true. I’ve been slacking off with my running for weeks, and I haven’t gone inside my gym in just as long. It is not a good situation, you guys. I was training for a half marathon, and quite diligently. I think…
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Fernando won 1st place in just his second competition! |
I’d never been before this past spring, but I’m glad I tried it! It’s extremely challenging, fun, and a fantastic workout! The first time I stepped into the Rockville Earth Treks Climbing Center, I have to admit that I was intimidated. There were these really high walls with colored marks all over them, and weird…
One of my favorite things to do after a long week of brutal workouts, rush hour traffic, and work is to pamper myself. A little TLC does the mind and body good! In this newest segment on Flecks of Lex, I will recommend various products I use/have used. One of my favorite “got stopped by…
My February started out so strong, yet ended so… blah. I feel mentally and physically exhausted, writing this, but I think a little evening goal-setting will help me feel a little better! How Did I Do in February? In a nutshell: Meh. To recap, my February 2021 goals were: Go on 4 hikes: I went…
This month, I had my first experience with attending an event as an ambassador. I woke myself (and my boyfriend) up super, duper early and drove up to Princeton University. What a gorgeous campus! I actually wanted to apply to their urban planning program a few years ago, but talked myself out of it (wuss)….
A sports bra designed for high impact? Made for busty athletes? Sign me up! I cannot stop raving about this sports bra!** The design is amazing. It’s extremely comfortable, and is perfect for volleyball players like me. With individual cups, it definitely offers enough protection and support. It’s not always necessary, but after wearing the…
You guys, I have been itching to run another race. (Not literally, though, because ew.) I was originally training to do the TCS Annapolis Running Classic Half Marathon, but a knee injury and a shoulder/back/neck weird pinched nerve situation sidelined me from running for a few weeks, which is not a good deal when you’re…