14:56. Running around the block, inexact measurement but time was about right. All OHS unbroken. Wanted to blame the altitude on my slowdown in running, but I live here.
Author: Lyssa
Summer Tank Tops
Over at xlyssa.com, I posted a roundup of summer fitness tanks I just have to have, which got me started thinking … pretty much all I wear all summer is tanks. Fitness or fancy, top or dress, I love tanks! So here’s a fab summer roundup of classic racerback tanks (including my fitness faves). Make…
Sun’s Out Guns Out: 4 Tanks You Need
As it’s officially summer, sun’s out guns out! Four tanks you must have: I have not stopped wearing this since I got it … literally. REALLY flattering cut, great design, love the company (Stronger Faster Healthier), enter promo code lifein for 10% off! $20, strongerfasterhealthier.com I LOVE these inspirational tees with the slogan written backward so you can…
ASPEN: Food & Wine Classic
I just got back from an Aspen Business Luncheon with Food & Wine Publisher and Vice President Christina Grdovic. She was an excellent, fast-paced speaker, and her talk really got me jazzed about the upcoming weekend! Even though I don’t have passes to the actual events, there’s plenty for me to do … ASPEN magazine,…
Bracelets I Can’t Afford
… but adore. $65 each. Silk, Brass, Metallic, Rubber, Copper woven together … Because Texas is awesome, it’s worth noting that Lilah Gabriel jewelry (lilahgabriel.com) is based in Houston, TX. Luxury fashion jewelry line ranging from chunky knits of silks and metals to Peruvian and Japanese braids, draped in chain. ropes with rings and knots on strings.…
Cardio Quadathalon
Thanks, crossfit.com, for beating me up on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. SUNDAY 110612 “Small” Three rounds for time of: Row 1000 meters 50 Burpees 50 Box jumps, 20″ box Run 800 meters Time = 52:21 Kristan Clever 39:31, Eric Miller 41:43, Rebecca Voigt 44:19, Pam Eamranond 49:45, Katie Hogan 51:29 150 burpees? That’s a workout in itself! … I gave myself permission…
“You’re Getting Killed Over There!”
Um, sir, I’m doing it to myself. What was I doing while this poor man thought I was getting killed? FRIDAY 110610 For time: 225 pound Deadlift, 21 reps (185#) 50 Squats 135 pound Push press, 21 reps (95#) 225 pound Deadlift, 15 reps 50 Squats 135 pound Push press, 15 reps 225 pound Deadlift,…
Aspen: OUTSIDE in Aspen
This weekend, Outside Magazine again hosts its outdoor adventure weekend in Aspen! If you didn’t pay $100 to sign up for a guide-led activity (there’s still time, check the list here—you can climb Castle Peak with the original Bachelorette winner Ryan Sutter!), there’s still tons of FREE fun to be had. SATURDAY: 8am–4pm Base Camp…
Austin: Achachay! at Flamingo Cantina
One of the most energetic live shows you’ll ever see, funk rock band Achachay! is returning from a west coast tour to play Flamingo Cantina TONIGHT! The music starts at 9:30, Achachay! plays at 11pm. It only costs $5 and there are 3 great bands. Purchase securely here: (Buy 2 tix in advance and email bookings@achachay.com for…
Improvise
I walked to three parks in Aspen today looking for a good “fireman’s pole” on a playground to use as my rope for the rope climbs in today’s .com workout. Alas, I was stymied at every single one, so it was down to the bridge and I was resigned to sub something for rope climbs…