Tag Archives: exercise

Happy and Hard.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by ashley

Oh that’s quite the title isn’t it? But really, it’s a good description of the past few weeks. Maybe add “crazy” except that’s just a given at this point I think. People tell me how busy I/we are, or how … Continue reading →

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Ninety [90] Days of Paleo and Crossfit.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ashley

This coming weekend marks three months since I embarked on this journey. One month later I graduated from the On Ramp class, which means I have now been doing legit Crossfit workouts for two months. And by “legit” I mean, … Continue reading →

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Mid-summer is a brief reprieve.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ashley

Ahhhhh, a post. This is what I’ve been longing to do for days now. Weeks? How long has it been? Time is slipping through my fingers as usual. Our recent weekend adventures that involve days of prepping the week before … Continue reading →

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Family Biking Conundrum.

Posted on July 9, 2011 by ashley

When I was a kid, biking was a given. My parents had bikes and before I could ride my own I rode in a seat on the back of theirs. I watched my siblings (I have three younger ones) rotate … Continue reading →

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Turning a day around.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by ashley

Sorry to everyone waiting for the Part II of M&M’s birth story. I’ve been otherwise occupied this week! Last night my baby sister (I’m the oldest of four) graduated from high school. This caused me to be out until about … Continue reading →

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The things that are good.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ashley

There are a host of things that are working out well, finally falling into place, or pleasantly surprising lately. The baby sleeps! Well, during the day at least. Naps are now a piece of cake and I’ve lengthened her awake … Continue reading →

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Crossfit On Ramp and Paleo-lite: Day Five

Posted on April 29, 2011 by ashley

Going well! I’m feeling good. More importantly I’m feeling better. The workouts are intense as hell (and this is only the skills-building stage!) but quick. I leave my house at ten-to-seven and get home just before 8am. It’s making the … Continue reading →

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CrossFit On Ramp: Food and Fitness.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by ashley

This morning I had my first CrossFit On Ramp class. I’m really excited and, well, ready to embark on this journey. If you read my blog regularly, it has likely become clear that exercise is very important to me. Now, … Continue reading →

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Springly

Posted on April 19, 2011 by ashley

More sun than clouds in the sky, no rain, and temps over fifty. It’s springtime in the Rose City! For me this means an extra spring in my step and re-introduction to all that exists beyond my doorstep. At the … Continue reading →

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Operation #makeitbetter.

Posted on April 8, 2011 by ashley

After this post, I embarked on Operation #makeitbetter. It began last Friday and it’s orginal goal was to make that day better than the one before. It was successful and I have had better days since just doing a few … Continue reading →

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