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Written by Sarah B. (@squatsinskirts) I used to have a love-hate relationship with morning workouts. Sure, it makes you feel so strong and accomplished, but lets face it, y’all – getting out of bed to go sweat and lift heavy things is cumbersome and requires a level of motivation many people don’t have. BUT, I’ve grown to love morning workouts and prefer them to any other time of day! So, here are some strategies I’ve picked up to help me get going when I’d rather stay in bed.Wear bright colo … read more

Last Saturday, I went canoeing for the first time ever. My destination of choice? Ann Arbor’s own Huron River! Being from an entirely landlocked and desert state whose only notable body of water starts with “Great Salt”, I don’t have much prior experience with water sports. One time, a friend and I tried to sail a 20-foot boat in a Utah reservoir for an entire afternoon (operative term: tried). Now, I was expected to literally pull my own weight as part of the highly-choreographed test of rel … read more

On May 31st, I ran 13.1 miles in the Dexter-Ann Arbor Half Marathon. It was a long road getting to the point where I could even imagine running such a distance, much less completing it with confidence and in a time that instilled awe in many of my friends. Only five short years ago, I weighed 298lbs. I moved to Seattle, Washington from my home in North Carolina looking for a change in lifestyle and thank goodness I found it. Shortly after moving to Seattle, my sister bought me a pair of r … read more