Made a mad dash to the L.A. Fitness on Valley View for a lunchtime workout. Walked in and instantly didn’t care for the equipment. Looked like it came from 1979. Still, they played good music. The staff was friendly. So… Read More »It’s Okay To Submit. Moments in the gym.
Healthy Body
It’s week two of Ironman training. Feeling disciplined, but I still have two challenges: Managing the workout schedule. Committing the mind to give 100% to each workout. With a few races finished, I know the drill and the importance of… Read More »#1 Ironman Tip: Discipline.
#1 Ironman Tip: Discipline.
Years ago I use to commute from Signal Hill to L.A. for a job with KABC radio. To this day I can’t forget my first Friday night drive home. It took an exhausting 2+ hours. For those who don’t know… Read More »Training on Signal Hill, CA
Training on Signal Hill, CA
Los Angeles has a plethora of fun activities. Just think, the ocean, mountains, desert, and vineyards are all within two hours of each other. Then again, there is also a plethora of congested traffic, lack of easy public transportation, and… Read More »Travel Tues – L.A. Fun Ride
Travel Tues – L.A. Fun Ride
Ditch the conference and cycle around Vegas During a recent trip to Vegas, cyclist who climbed the red rock hills distracted me. I was there for a conference, barely had time to do push-ups. Between signal lights I spoke to… Read More »Travel Tues – Cycle around Vegas
Travel Tues – Cycle around Vegas
When traveling, especially if going to Vegas for a conference, try to keep healthy mind, body and business. If that seems impossible, at least do push-ups every morning.
Healthly Mind, Body, & Biz – Episode 0
Recently a federal panel that helps set federal dietary guidelines said, Eating vegan is good for the planet. That might be true. But it’s also true that eating vegan 100% of the time is not good for me. I tried… Read More »Lessons Learned From Eating Vegan
Lessons Learned From Eating Vegan
With confidence in locking in a 2015 Ironman race by the end of April, for lunch I swam 50 laps. Waiting at the office was my new favorite protein drink, WheyCoco. Enjoyed that mouthful of joy with a frozen banana.… Read More »Satisfying the hunger
Satisfying the hunger
Literally every morning my sweet tooth craves donuts or muffins. They’re so easy to grab and eat and they taste sooooo good. But I hate the results. So, I’m embracing #OperationNoMuffinTop, and starting the day with a healthy bite of protein. For inspiration I created… Read More »Soul Mate Protein Shake
Soul Mate Protein Shake
About half way through Lent and clearly frustrated with taking on a vegan diet during this time. Yet so relieved the 5-day stomach virus is over. Who knew a stomach could hold so much shit. On what may seem like… Read More »Know what you’re buying