Begin with BOSU

Greetings! Last Friday I had a brilliant plan for a cross fit style workout later in the day. I wasn’t sure how it would go, and I was waiting for someone else to join me. So, I decided to get in a little a warm up exercise. I did a quick search of Youtube for workout routines. I found one that seemed like a good starter for the day as well as something different from the style of exercise I had been doing. It was a BOSU program. I’ve had a BOSU ball for years, but don’t use it regularly. 

Just for clarity, a BOSU ball is half circle on a rigid circular platform. BOSU means BOth Sides Up. In the video the trainer, Dana Lee, effectively uses both sides. Her high intensity interval workout is a very good one. I was soaked in sweat by the end of the short Youtube video. Lee’s program consists of 5 moves for three sets. Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxbxK1SaB8E

After the seconded work out of dragging, throwing, chopping, pulling, climbing and the like, I was gassed and bit sore. All in all, the two workouts made for a good day of physical fitness.  

BOSU or Run!

Tom

A Day Off?

Greetings! Less than a month from now will mark the 19th anniversary of The Streak. It’s an interesting distinction for sure. The Streak is such a part of my life that when I’m in situations where participants share an interesting fact about themselves, I rarely think of it. When I do, many folks are immediately interested in how I work daily exercise into a busy life and if I ever want a day off just for a break.

I am always happy to share my Streak preserving practices. The thought of a day away from exercise seems as odd as placing my hand in a container full of tarantulas, and I really dislike spiders. 

Among my favorite benefits of The Streak are times like now when I reflect over the previous year and my long history of daily exercise. As I have chronicled on this site, the journey has been a delight. That is part and parcel of the process for me.  Exercising promotes my positive attitude.  

As the 19-year milestone approaches I’m mindful of how fortunate and grateful I am to have the opportunity to exercise and to family and friends who support that lifestyle.

Run Daily.

Tom

The Power of the Universe Continues to Work for Us

Greetings! Almost exactly one year ago I posted a piece about excellent opportunities on the horizon (2-20-15). My academic work was on a grand trajectory. I’m a member of research collective building a digital archive. That project was making good strides. Finally, Shannan had embraced regular exercise.

Once again I am delighted that great things keep coming. My academic career remains on a terrific track. I’m engaged in professional conferences and arranged for, and curated the display, of the only replica of the Bayeux Tapestry in the United States to come to my college campus.

Over a number of months, I was able to negotiate a temporary exhibit of our digital archive to be displayed all of February of this year at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. And Shannan’s commitment to good health is as strong as ever. Life is sheer bliss.

In the post from 2015 I mentioned praying and placing intentions in the Universe while running. Again, I contend that is a powerful combination. The practice continues to change my life for the better. I highly recommend it to all. 

Bring Bliss to Life. Run.

Tom