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Showing posts with label do good. Show all posts
Showing posts with label do good. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Wonder Women

So I'm basically surrounded by amazing women.  Everywhere I look, there's another one appearing with words of wisdom, a big hug, a kick-ass attitude, some inspiration and a good, long laugh. I like to think of them all as Wonder Women, and I strive to be like them in friendship, relationships, fitness, talents and energy. My mom is definitely Wonder Woman #1 and I learned all my superpowers from her.

Last night I got an email from the always-fabulous Mel over at theclothesmakethegirl.blogspot.com asking if I would partner with her and the lovely Maggie for the CrossFit Central Women's Challenge in three weeks. Two wonder women if I ever saw them, and I eagerly accepted, putting out of my mind the intimidating unknown that is the Dreaded Double Workout on challenge day. Check out this video from last year's challenge, featuring some of my favorite superheroines:


Women's Challenge from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

This morning I had the pleasure of putting together a fun workout for my Therapy Bootcamp ladies, and we welcomed a new addition to our little crew (way to go, Stephanie)! Four more Wonder Women who willingly tackle my WODs with grace and only a few grimaces. I'm going out of town next week so I'm leaving the ladies with a workout for them to complete on their own.  They've been at this for awhile, and I know they can do it.  But I am still demanding photographic evidence.  There was a request for an animal WOD again, so I'm thinking bear crawls, donkey kicks, frog jumps and crab walks are in order. Any suggestions?

These same ladies will be true Wonder Women with me in September when we take on the CASA 5K Superhero Run, in full superhero regalia. Now where is my cape...?

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Get Busy for the Greater Good

In fighting off ennui, I'm collecting upcoming events that will surely spark a flame of motivation for me, and hopefully for some of you as well.  I want something to make me go
from:




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How about you?

This Thursday you will find me out and about at the Texas Democratic Party's Young Professional Council Happy Hour (that's a mouthful) to show support for all our candidates, from our State Representatives to Bill White in his race against the man with steel hair.  This event promises to be both a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet people who care about people.  Check it out at on the Texas Democratic Party site or on the Facebook invite.

Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: Malverde
               400 B West 2nd St. 


Next up in the queue of Fun for the Greater Good is the CASA Superhero Run in September.  This is a great event that provides much-needed support to abused children AND gives you the opportunity to dress like Superwoman for a day.  Register Here.


Date: Sunday, September 19
Time: 7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am 5K start, 8:45 am Kids 1K start
Location: The Domain
                 11410 Century Oaks Terrace 

Be a superhero just like this little guy.