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Life as Rx’d: Week One

Sunday, May 2, 2010

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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And many of my steps were forward moving.

Love That Dirty Water: Swimming the Charles River Race, June 2008

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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Love That Dirty Water: Swimming the Charles River Race, June 2008

Love That Dirty Water BY JJ LESLIE My alarm blares Coldplay’s “Talk” on WFNX radio at 5:30AM, but my head and my bladder had me up an hour earlier with a simultaneous ache. I didn’t want to wake up my fiancee, but I forgot to turn off the alarm. Before I can react to turn off the [...]

Middle School Gym Class Circa 1987

Monday, November 16, 2009

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1987. Leg warmers were long gone. Guess tapered jeans with zippers were in. The Golden Girls ruled Saturday TV and taught me all I needed to know about sex.

Farm Work: CrossFit Style

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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About two months ago when I started this blog and pursuit of elite fitness, I never expected the outpouring of support I received. Granted, I am a broad who regularly asks for help. But, as I started this trek to elite fitness, my gestation period has been replete with abundant and unconditional support. Each person [...]