Category Archives: fitness

The surprise benefit of a simple fitness challenge

Posted on February 17, 2015 by tischcaylor

So it turns out that I can now do a 3-minute wall sit, thanks to the February wall sit challenge. I didn’t think I could – not even while I was doing it, focusing intently on the Johnny Cash song … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Fulton Street hookers?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by tischcaylor

I know this doesn’t make much difference mileage-wise, but just to shake up my routine I decided to park a couple of blocks away from the office Tuesday to get a bit of that “walking to work” vibe. It did … Continue reading →

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Cool pool a fitness multi-tasker’s dream

Posted on May 27, 2014 by tischcaylor

You gotta love it when your kids’ new favorite place to swim just happens to be your favorite place to work out. The girls already loved going to the Jorgensen YMCA because it’s got so many kid-friendly options, including a … Continue reading →

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A kid’s point of view: Triathlon training

Posted on May 16, 2014 by tischcaylor

I never knew road bikes were so fun to ride. I feel like an adult getting on mom’s big 26er bike. I was surprised at how little effort it took to go fast on that bike. I can ride faster … Continue reading →

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A mile’s worth of yard work: Sustainability project update

Posted on April 2, 2014 by tischcaylor

So I got to practically the end of March before I realized I didn’t have any sustainability miles for the month. Not wanting to record a big fat ZERO — but also not wanting to haul out the bike and … Continue reading →

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A kid’s point of view: Weights training

Posted on January 17, 2014 by tischcaylor

By Colleen, age 11 When I go to the Y, my brother Ben is a great weights trainer. For starters, I warm up with 10 12.5 pound curls. After that I do 10 7.5 pound lat raises. Next I do … Continue reading →

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A kid’s point of view: The longest Christmas break EVER!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by tischcaylor

This week was spectacular (except for the cold) in many, many different ways. School was canceled ALL week, Rowan left for Spain … I mean, the list goes on and on. On Tuesday waking up to no water meant going … Continue reading →

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Janathon survives arctic pilgrimmage to O’Hare

Posted on January 8, 2014 by tischcaylor

Grandpa and Rowan waiting on her flight to Spain at O’Hare. In 7 days of Janathon, my most prevalent activity so far has been: Snow shoveling. I’ve also run two days and did a bit of walking. On Monday, when … Continue reading →

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Janathon update + run streak data mining

Posted on January 6, 2014 by tischcaylor

So far I am LOVING Janathon – and I think the holiday run streak makes me love it even more. They’re a great 1-2 combination in that during the holidays I embrace outdoor running – this year it almost felt … Continue reading →

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A kid’s point of view: Running into a basketball championship

Posted on December 20, 2013 by tischcaylor

My run streak is still going strong! Only 6 more days!! I am just doing it until Christmas because that’s what mom told me at first and that’s what I agreed to. Last night me and mom went running in … Continue reading →

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