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Recent Posts
Category Archives: fitness
Meet Me in the Mangroves
I’ve been back and forth from KY to FL all summer in between teaching and professional development training. I was helping my Mom recover from knee replacement surgery, and reminding my Dad of how wonderful a daughter I am. This … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, family, fitness, Kayaking, landmarks, Travel
Tagged #Florida, #FortDeSotoPark, #StPete, #ToothsomeChocolateEmporium, #UniversalCityWalk
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Each 1 Teach 1
Contractually, we do have a much needed break. A true educator, however, is always refreshing content knowledge, and evolving with pedagogy. Our goal is to make each school year more impactful than the others. A lot of us complete required … Continue reading
Lesson Ideas for Online Physical Education
Taking a break from travel and running posts to give an update on what distance learning looks like for the 200 Smootents in my middle school physical education classes. JCPS KY Non-Traditional Instruction: It was a challenge to grasp how … Continue reading
Posted in Education, fitness, health, Teachers
Tagged Distance Learning, Middle School, Online teaching, Virtual Lesson Plans, Virtual PE Resources
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The Little Rock Half Marathon & 5K Recap
The Little Rock, Arkansas race series have been on my radar for quite some time. They are known for their huge, over-the-top medals and unique race themes. The 2020 theme was “Totally Awesome” as a tribute to the 80s. Training … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, fitness, half marathon, health, landmarks, running, Teachers, Travel
Tagged Arkansas, Flo-Jo, Little Rock Marathon, Little Rock Nine, Top Things to do in Little Rock
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Santa’s 🎅 Run for our Kids 5K
I was on the first thing smokin’ outta Louisville for Winter Break. My Mom and I were on a mission to compete in another 5K. The Christmas themed race is organized by the Winter Haven Optimist Club. I had the … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, Florida, health, mothers, running
Tagged 5k, Optimist Club, Winter Haven Florida
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Thankful for Miles
My Mom had a 48 hour notice about the Lake Wales YMCA Turkey Trot. I gave her the option to participate based on how she felt on Thanksgiving morning. She said if it was too hot, she was not doing … Continue reading
Posted in family, fitness, Florida, running, Travel
Tagged Lake Wales, Turkey Trot, YMCA
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Kentucky Derby – The Fitness Way
My History with the Kentucky Derby Festival Full & Mini Marathons The 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon was my fifth time on this course. Since 2013, I have completed four half marathons, and Boston Qualified on the full. During … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, half marathon, health, Louisville, running
Tagged #BikiniModels, #Bodybuilding, #KDFMini, #NPC Championships
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Spring Break: By Land, By Sea, By Air
Beach Cruisin’ I took my Mom to get a beach cruiser bike. This will give her another fitness option in addition to walking and swimming. My Mom has a few more weeks before she can ride due to another back … Continue reading
Posted in family, fitness, Florida, health, running, Travel
Tagged Lakeland Sun 'n Fun 5k, Living Water Cruises, Sand Key Park Beach, Spring Break, Winter Haven Florida
6 Comments
The Louisville Loop
Happy New Year Everyone! It has been a while since my last post. I type this with soreness in my right hand from a fractured little finger that happened a few weeks ago. I was finishing a 5-mile run to … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, fitness, health, landmarks, Louisville, Sports
Tagged #Louisville Loop
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New Season, who ‘dis?
Fall Break from school called for a quick trip to Florida to visit my parents. The timing was perfect due to a crisis situation regarding my work as a therapeutic foster parent. Sleep has been difficult, and working out has … Continue reading
Posted in Education, fitness, Florida, health, running, Travel
Tagged #Lake Mirror, #Lakeland Runners Club, #Ybor City
10 Comments