The Slip-Up
by Gaaaaaahhhhh! Today I broke down and ate everything listed in The Ultimate List of Foods to Avoid. I’ve been so good this year, making major …
Author: beverlyclaire
Additional Machines
Tonight was time for check by the gym trainer. He answered our questions, and recommended additional machines to help solve some niggling concerns. We added …
The Perfect Pair of Running Shoes
I’m looking for the perfect pair of running shoes. Something that can be used on both the treadmill as well as outdoors. I tried out …
A Treadmill Eureka
Last month, when I started running on the treadmill, I could barely manage 3km. I would end up huffing and puffing, tired and just wanting …
Not An Option
The last day of the month. You’d think that with what I considered good results for February I’d be raring to go to the gym …
February 2013 Wrap-up: The Wonders of Total Immersion Swimming
In January I joined a group swimming class teaching swimming the traditional way (lots of drills via kickboard). After 8 sessions I still couldn’t breathe …
Armless Drills & Marionette Arms
In an earlier post I talked about wanting to run longer. I’ve spent a month at the gym and now want to make myself run …
Running Better on the Treadmill
I’m looking for ways to make me less tired on the treadmill. The 3km Limit At present I run 3km for 30 minutes five days …
Aya Terakawa: Amazing Comeback
Aya Terakawa at the Japan Olympic trials (April 2012), swimming a national record breaking performance at the 100m backstroke. Terakawa went on to win bronze …
Breathe In, Breathe Out
The practice lanes were crowded tonight so I wasn’t able to do a lot of drilling. I had hoped to work on the breathing drills …