Live Fit and Sore

Month: July 2012

  • CrossFit: Because there are better reasons than looking good in a bikini at stake…

    So about a year ago, I did Nancy and went really light. Today, we did Nancy and just felt off again –so went 55# instead of 65#.  Running is not one of the best joys of my life and Nancy has 5 rounds of 400m. I have been working on my new breathing technique and I…

  • Rethinking Cancer: What it means for healthcare

    Rethinking cancer New studies show that aggressive measures aren’t always best. What does this mean for healthcare? This year, several more such studies have been released. In the spring, the preventive services task force was back with a recommendation that a common test for prostate cancer be abandoned because the chances that men would be harmed by…

  • CrossFit Chicks: Gretchen Kittelberger

    I love this pic.  Gretchen is a strong, amazing athlete and I have talked about her before. I am so inspired by her regularly. How amazing does she look in this picture — strong, determined, focused, bad ass.  Here is a link to her CrossFit bio as well. I just wanted to give a shout out to…

  • Combatives Camp with Tony Blauer

    This coming weekend I will be attending the Combatives Camp with Tony Blauer Aug 4-5 at CrossFit Rubicon. I’m really excited to learn and meet all the amazing, inspiring people that are coming and not just the ‘special’ guests. The CrossFit community is comprised of amazing, experienced athletes from all walks of life. Going to a…

  • Hanging with Some Wimpy Kids

    Today we went and saw the new Wimpy Kid Movie before it’s released in the theaters thanks to a connection through CrossFit. The people I get to meet and become friends with spans far and wide! It was such a cute movie. It reminded me of my parents and me parenting. The perfect combo. It’s…

  • Leadership and Communication

    I have been thinking about team work and how to manage people in general. I’m not talking about being a boss and having to direct and mentor people. It’s the day to day, working with people, sharing experiences with people, creating something with others that seems to be challenging for me and many others out…

  • London 2012: Lose Yourself In The Moment

    In honor of the Olympics —   one shot, one opportunity, one moment — Lose Yourself in the Moment

  • When Life is Stressful: EXERCISE

    I headed to CrossFit last night to coach the CF Kids classes we offer. We have classes for the younger set of kids and the tween/teens. I love working with kids of all ages,but I really love working with the teens.  They are really into learning and are open to trying things without a lot…

  • Learn About Adrenal Failure

    I’m happy it’s a rest day. I am sore from yesterday’s Ouch workout and have been really busy at work — lots of stress makes for a worn out Steph. It seems like things in my life are moving at such a fast pace, and mostly good stuff, that I have no down time! Down…

  • The Tabata Method

    First off I have to share the story of Tiffany, a CrossFit athlete who came to our gym a non-believer — and has a story like so many people out there. Success Story: CFI Athlete Tiffany C. …Always been overweight. For as long as I can remember I was the big-boned best friend, the girl…