Around mile 10 of the Every Woman’s Marathon (EWM) in Savannah, Georgia, in November, my goal shifted from racing to the finish line to racing to the nearest porta potty. And then the next porta potty. It was the third marathon I’ve recently run where my stomach rebelled on me. But instead of stressing over […]
A short one today but I’ve been a fan of Specialty in both its former and current incarnations and wanted to highlight its charms. From a previous leafy paradise it’s now a more paired back affair, concrete floor and light pine wood accents. Tables form a L shape around the barista station with the prime […]
I’m a big fan of foam rolling to release muscle tension, but I find it’s usually more effective for my lower body than my chronically tight upper back and shoulders. That’s mainly because the sore muscles in those areas, especially around the shoulder blades, can be hard to hit in just the right spots. Flat […]
In honor of celebrating my birthday AND the one-year anniversary of my very first design patent, I wanna give a very special shoutout to SHEIN. Yeah, you read that right. We give credit where credit is due, right? If it weren’t for them stealing my Pirouette Skort design (ahem, twice), I wouldn’t have applied for […]
Getting Started with Your New Total Gym: Set Up and Start Strong Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES So, Santa delivered a shiny new Total Gym to your home this holiday season. Congratulations! You unwrapped one of the most versatile, effective, and fun pieces of fitness equipment available. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, […]