by Karen | Sep 5, 2022 | All, Blog, Chip, Life Lessons, Stories, Working Out
It is no secret that I absolutely love a British or Australian accent. I will choose a Brit or Australian for the voice in my car, the guide in my GPS, and any other technology that allows me to pick a voice. Chip knew this and was a super good sport about it. My...
by Karen | Jul 12, 2020 | All, Being Me, Blog, Stories, Working Out
It’s no secret that I love my gym friends/family and I miss them terribly. It’s also no secret that I love to spin. I miss (my) bike #16 and I hope he knows I didn’t abandon him by choice. My heart and soul have been heavy, and my body is changing. There is no shame...
by Karen | Jan 3, 2016 | Blog, Life Lessons, Working Out
During a recent spin class, the instructor was walking around the room at the precipice of an upcoming hill. A difficult hill requiring concentration and a marriage between brain and body. Unfortunately, my menopause mind cannot remember the song that was playing but... by Karen | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog, Working Out
Just stay with me and let me explain. As you know, I spin. I love to spin and now that my foot seems to be in working order, knock on wood, I am back to spinning 4-5 times per week. If you have never taken a class, try it. It is addicting. Perhaps more than coffee... by Karen | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Working Out
Dear Bike 95, What have I ever done to you? I have babied you, wiped you down and spoken to you in a gentle and kind voice. I have heeded the odd sounds, whistles and grinds that you make when we are going up hill. I have been good to you and over these months of...