Lifestyle

One downside to traveling is that it is harder to stick with any sort of exercise regimen. Whereas at home, I can step away from, say, the computer to push some weights on the power rack in the basement for a nice break, usually while I’m on the road, I lack such convenient access to exercise equipment. Therefore, after a couple weeks of traveling, it’s not unusual for me to feel like my muscles are wasting away. Continue reading »

It was December 2002, I was halfway through the California International Marathon, and my friend Sharon was running away from me as my body was already shutting down and my pace had slowed to a near-walk. But unlike in previous marathons, this wasn’t due to under-training as it was another problem: I was sick. I had gotten a cold five days earlier, and despite resorting to some rather drastic home remedies such as trying to eat a whole onion like an apple, I was still not healthy by the time of the race.

It was here after running my slowest (non-Ironman, non-hilly) marathon ever that I resolved to Not Get Sick Again. Continue reading »

I usually don’t make new year’s resolutions. Why? Well, if I ever thought something needing resolving, the best time to make a resolution is right now, in the present moment. Why wait until January 1st?

But I can see how the start of a new year can be a good time to bring on changes in one’s life. A new calendar is like a clean slate; an opportunity to start anew. So this year I am going to make some new year’s resolutions. Continue reading »

My article about Bikram Yoga came out today in Fort Collins Now. You can view it here online. Below is also an follow-up from Adam Armstrong, who I mentioned in the story. It turns out he came in third place in the Colorado Regional Yoga Asana Championship held in Carbondale, CO. Wow, I didn’t even know there are yoga competitions. Congratulations, Adam! Continue reading »

Is it just me, or is fruit unusually inexpensive this winter? At least that has been the impression I’ve gotten while doing my weekly grocery shopping at the Sunflower Market this month. For example, oranges at just $0.50-$0.88/pound. Watermellon for $0.33/pound. A five-pound bag of Fuji Apples for $3. Or organic Fuji apples for just $0.99/pound! I could go on and on… Continue reading »