Day 5 was spent at the most beautiful beach I’ve been to in awhile.  Cannon Beach was spectacular.  From the perfect sand, to the huge rock formations out in the water.  Dogs were running around everywhere and it wasn’t crowded at all. It was perfect!  We rented a Mini Cooper thru our zipcar account which I have to say wasn’t nearly as fun as the Audi.  Not much to say about this day except that I was in love with...

So Day 4 started off right.  I was unsuccessful getting Dee out to run with me but I went anyways.  Busting ass down to the river walk and hauling ass.  I ran to the bridge, did walking lunges across the bridge which got me some weird stares.  Then got to the other side of the bridge to find a glorious staircase so I decided to do stair sprints for while before back across the bridge.  And you guessed it….  I also do walking...

Day 3 was just as fun as he others.  Started first thing with a brisk walk down to VooDoo donuts to get a pink box with a variety of awesomely named donuts.  From “gay bar” “ol dirty bastard” “classic voodoo” “Miami vice”. With our pink box in hand we humped it back up the hill to our zipcar.  The anticipation was killing me……  A beautiful piece of machinery was awaiting us and...

Day two in Portland was just as amazing as day 1.  Woke up and went and had breakfast in this cute place attached to the hotel.  Our waiter was as curly haired guy who looked and acted like he’s seen some recreational drugs in his past….  He was so nice and excited to tell us about all the best places to go. First thing on the agenda was going to Washington Park, which is a massive rolling hill forest full of lush huge trees,...

Arriving in Portland was like a breath of fresh air.  Literally!!  Walking outside the airport doors and getting a gust of fresh Pacific Northwest air straight to the face was exactly what I needed. Got a taxi to take to the hotel and thought it was pretty hilarious that our assumptions were right about a couple of things, but one of them being that everyone in Portland drives a Subaru.  Lol.  Thought it would be fun to try and keep...

Several weeks ago I ran in my first Spartan Race.  It was an amazing experience.  Grueling hills, mud on every inch of my body, sweat dripping in my eyes, bloody elbows and knees, mud in unmentionable places, and the list goes on.  From the first running step I was hooked.  I did well on all the obstacles having to do with good ol strength, not so much on some other obstacles…..  Tire flips, tire pulls, concrete block drags, sand...

So most people absolutely hate leg workout days.  Why?  Mostly because they totally kick your ass.  Why?  Because you are using the biggest muscles in your body which means elevated heart rate, breathlessness, and sweat dripping off the tip of your nose.  But what can I say, I absolutely love leg day.  Makes me feel strong, and who doesn’t like that feeling   So here are a few of my favorite leg exercises.  I typically...

We were doing sprints with resistance.  We had a resistance band holding each other back.  These kick your ass!!!!!!!! Kate Sprint #1 http://youtu.be/DIa2dN5u1Ek Kate Sprint #2 http://youtu.be/zZQfH8hUOvI Joe Sprint #1 http://youtu.be/oriN26iPHmE Joe Sprint #2...

So we did a pretty crazy workout last sunday in the gargae and outside.  We did some Versa Climber, rowing, battling ropes, ladders, boxing and tire flips.  Here are a few videos of us doing our tire flips Kate Round One http://youtu.be/Rko-3by8bh8 Kate Round Two  http://youtu.be/RFbinCKyAE8  (Dee only recorded the second half of this round for some reason.  lol) Joe Round One http://youtu.be/pW9Y7XV0FZ8 Joe Round Two ...

So I posted a blog last week about some of my experiences training and working out of the big gyms.  I had some pet peeves and gym etiquette I thought I would share with you.  Well now I am adding to the list lol Pet Peeves Continued….. PP#4 – THE MUSIC IS HORRIBLE!!!!  Whoever makes the play-list for that place needs a reality check.  Who in the hell wants to workout to ABBA while they are trying to lift or do cardio. ...