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The Finish Line is Hallowed Ground
I’ve been on both sides of the finish line. A first time marathoner with enough lactic acid and endorphins to both fall and fly. A volunteer with a faltering voice from cheering on scores of runners. If you can relate to this, you know a CHIP isn’t a snack, but a tiny revered timing device [...]
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In a Pinterest Perfect World
In a Pinterest perfect world: -My color coded closet is organized by workdays, so the matching hanger tags coordinate with the shoe shelves. The color palette is as soft as the lighting. The jewelry room is adjacent with walls of pegs and tiny cubbies. -My pantry containers are the latest color and always filled to [...]
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Wellness Gift Certificates
There’s still time to give a healthy gift. The 4 Week Fresh Start Program is a great place to start. We’ll build a sustainable wellness plan emphasizing nutrition, cardio, strength training, and flexibility. Reserve yours now for an early New Years jumpstart. lisahautly@mac.com or 314-825-6557. Program fee: $275.00 [...]
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All play, no work weekend
Nothing spells wellness better than an unscripted, unseasonably warm weekend. It’s not every December 2 that St. Louisans can run, jump and play coat-free. Not to mention hanging holiday decorations without frozen fingers. A sunny 70 degree gift from heaven! But best of all for me was the chance to hang with our great-niece and [...]
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Sunday trail talking
Spent a few hours at Chubb Trail in southwest St. Louis County. It was a great day to recharge after a tough week. (Yep, that’s another post requiring far too much energy.) We got a little off course, actually out of park boundaries accidentally, following a steep power line cut before getting back on [...]
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