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If you were an inventor, what would you create?

June 14th, 2008 · 9 Comments

A silly post for all the things I’d like to see invented for the active, athletic mom that I am.

1. I am an avid exerciser and need to wear my heart rate monitor when I run. HOWEVER, I always get nasty welts/blisters/chaff burns from the combination of the strap and the jog bra. The bra must be moisture-wicking, BOMB proof, and does not chaff my arm holes either. As yet, my best bra (CW-X extra Firm hold) does not solve the HR monitor strap problem.

2. A cup holder for my Mountain Bike. We do a lot of riding around town on the weekends and I’d surely would appreciate a way to cruise home with my speciality drink held securely on my bike. No spillage allowed.

3. Flash cards. I need flash cards that are laminated, BOMB proof (nobody can destroy them) for weight training. I have the equipment, I can carve out the time, but, I need routines written down and illustrated for me. Something I could grab and go do! Preferably the cards would come with multiple routines with various levels from beginner to advanced.

4. A DateBook. I need a datebook that has a calender, blank pages to write down all the food I put in my mouth, tracking of my workouts, as well as space for grocery lists, to do lists, etc.. It needs to be stylish looking on the outside- but very functional on the inside.

5. Stylish clothing for bike commuting that are also incredibly functional. My Lole top worked great today because I realized it had a pocket in the back for my cell phone. However, my really cute skort shorts were too short underneath- which lead to my inner legs to rub on the saddle- ouch!

6. Misters. Kid friendly misters for those hot rides around town in the trailer.

7. Ice packs that go around the neck to lower core temperatures while exercising.

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

If you’ve seen something like what I’ve listed here please feel free to comment so that I may go check it out!

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Tags: Miscellany · Running · workout apparel

Kids in action

June 5th, 2008 · 6 Comments

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Here you go. Nightly exercise/entertainment. They do what Daddy does- usually on the mat or in his way, but, they are having a blast and Dad is too. If you’re wondering what I’m doing, well, I’m just trying to keep them off the mat!

How do you exercise with your kids?

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Tags: Fantastic workouts · Miscellany

What are you reading?

May 25th, 2008 · 7 Comments

I’m taking a reading break today…Curious, what are you all reading?

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Tags: Miscellany