Tag Archives: exercise

Trying Out: Six Pack in 30 Days

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Cosand

Last year I tried Splits Training. It was fine. I learned a few new stretches. However, I began their plan believing that I would be able to do the splits in thirty days. Instead, it was a thirty-day program promising … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, Trying Out | Tagged abs, app, core, exercise, gym, life, plank, test, weights, workout | 1 Comment

Extra(-Colorful) Arches in My Run

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Cosand

I try to listen to my gut. And on Wednesday of this week, my gut told me to go for a run. Not an insane request, but I tend to keep my runs to Sunday. Also, it wanted me to … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, God, nature, washington | Tagged blessing, early, exercise, God, life, morning, rainbow, run, salish, Seattle | 2 Comments

Honest Scales

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Cosand

I am not the biggest celebrator of birthdays. Let me go for a walk or watch a movie and I will probably be content. I put a stop to getting gifts a few years ago. (My shelves are full enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, humor, work | Tagged aging, birthday, Celebrate, consumer, exercise, fitness, life, running, scale, weight | 2 Comments

Keep Yer Pants On

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Cosand

Yesterday was all serious, contemplative, and deep. Today? None of that. ———- “Hey, those pants are supposed to be at my place!” “I know those pants. I know them very well.” “Don’t you love the way those pants are snug … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged customer, exercise, fashion, fun, humor, Inappropriate, life, pants, stretch, workout | 1 Comment

Split Decision

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Cosand

I find that I tend to succeed pretty regularly. I run at a decent pace. My bills are paid. My cat tolerates me. I only have to cheat a little bit to solve a crossword puzzle. And yet, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged attempt, challenge, exercise, failure, fast and furious, flexible, life, middle age, stretch | Leave a comment

Sweating and Panting

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Cosand

Every now and then I try out a new piece of clothing. Quite often, that attempt is met with disaster. I present to you, my loyal pair of jogging pants. I have been using these for over fifteen years. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, comfort, couch potato, exercise, failure, jogging, life, marathon, pants, running | 1 Comment

Trying Out: Half-Marathon (Week 52)

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: One More Long Run (Week Fifty-Two) As I have stated before, my history of running wore my knees out. I logged eight or so miles once a week and ten times a year I would go for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Trying Out, Uncategorized | Tagged christmas, crowds, Eve, exercise, exertion, half-marathon, healthy, jogging, outdoors, rocky, running | 1 Comment

Whatta W(Rec)k

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Cosand

There are places in this world that are like no other. These configurations of elements and designs coalesce into a realm that exists in one place only. To visit one is to ponder, “How can such a thing possibly exist?” … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Shirt On (or, “Prude vs Lewd”)

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Cosand

I trace it all back to the naked woman in my dad’s study. Now, with some culture and experience behind me, I can assure you that it was a perfectly tasteful piece of art. Based on the style and the … Continue reading →

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