Meet Holly

I'm an independent writer and this is my personal health and fitness blog. Here I detail my journey with running, yoga and well-being. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, with my husband, our dog Lulu and half a dozen houseplants.
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January 25th, 2012

Kick It Old School

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I did something Tuesday I haven’t done in about 5 years.

I took a kickboxing class!

The last time I did this was in college. There were a lot of group exercise classes offered at the student recreation center and kickboxing was one my friends and

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TOPICS: Cleveland, Group Exercise, Yoga | 2 comments
January 5th, 2012

Half-Marathon Training: The First Leg

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This week marks 20 weeks until the 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Half-Marathon.

This week also means it’s time to get down to business. I’ve worked and reworked my training schedule five times over. This is my “final” copy — at least for the moment.

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TOPICS: Cleveland, Group Exercise, Minimalist Running, Running, Strength Training, Yoga | 6 comments
July 25th, 2011

A Poor Man’s Cheese Fondue

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Let’s rewind first…

Friday’s Workout: REST day

Saturday’s Workout: 40 minutes stationary bike, 20 minutes abs/back, 2 mile walk in my VFF

Sunday’s Workout: 1 mile walk (Total workout failure!)

In between my pitiful workouts (Can I just say for

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TOPICS: Eating Out, Group Exercise, Recipe | 6 comments
March 1st, 2011

Whooped

I really tired. But I love my readers so I’m going to give you all a quick update.

SHOPPING: Went on a number of errands after work today and bought my 5th Victoria’s Secret sports bra. They are my #1 mid-distance (3-5 miles) support bra pick! It’s the VSX style (Which for

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TOPICS: Group Exercise, Nutrition | 5 comments
February 4th, 2011

Weak Butt

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I had my long awaited appointment today with the sports medicine doctor to find out what is going on with my toe pain. As an update, my last run was 26 days ago. I have been cross training since then (spin, elliptical and strength). The pain itself is not really

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TOPICS: Group Exercise, Minimalist Running, Strength Training | 11 comments
December 22nd, 2010

My Own Jillian Michaels

Watch out. Ms. Negative just got off her spin class cycle.

I went to spin Tuesday night and the woman who usually instructs is on maternity leave. There have been sub instructors filling in.

The instructor this time DROVE.ME.NUTS. Not like “Oh, she is pushing me so hard. It’s so

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TOPICS: Group Exercise | 9 comments