Category Archives: fitness

Meet Me in the Mangroves

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

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 →

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Each 1 Teach 1

Posted on August 7, 2020 by

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 →

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Lesson Ideas for Online Physical Education

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

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 →

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The Little Rock Half Marathon & 5K Recap

Posted on March 3, 2020 by

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 →

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Santa’s 🎅 Run for our Kids 5K

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

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 →

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Thankful for Miles

Posted on December 1, 2019 by

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 →

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Kentucky Derby – The Fitness Way

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

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 →

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Spring Break: By Land, By Sea, By Air

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

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 →

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The Louisville Loop

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

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 →

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New Season, who ‘dis?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

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 →

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