Author: hlockwoo

  • It’s about damn time I wrote that Patagonia trip recap, right?

    It’s about damn time I wrote that Patagonia trip recap, right?

    Perspective is so important. It’s something we all know. During setbacks and challenges, it’s a “yes, duh. Needs to be done.” Me? I’m a pretty lucky gal with regards to general lifetime developments. No major tragedies or traumas (at least that I can share). I have loads to be thankful for. I know that. But…

  • Podcast Round-up

    Podcast Round-up

    I, like a lot of you, have been obsessed with Missing Richard Simmons. If you are unfamiliar, it’s a 6-episode podcast that goes deep into Mr. Simmons’ absence from public life since 2014. And the story is extremely compelling, but it also left me with some guilt for buying into the whole frenzy surrounding his…

  • Today’s Fitness Pairing: Injured + WFH

    Today’s Fitness Pairing: Injured + WFH

    I am home today working on a big project that requires focus. It’s also winter, cold and I’m injured (long story — but a fall in Patagonia which essentially caused me whiplash in has reared it’s head so I’m nursing both a sore knee and neck as I work with my chiropractor through the recovery)…

  • Patagonia Adventure

    Patagonia Adventure

    36 hours back from the vacation of a lifetime. 9 hours back at work. I still have a vacation brain and somehow managed to lock my keys in my car on my way out the door — so I’m back at my desk, waiting for help and thinking back on the amazing trip. After unpacking,…

  • Goals

    Goals

    In the old days of my original blog and fitness journal, the post title “Goals” would have most likely been linked to a big event — a marathon, half ironman, bicycle trek across California. After I found fitness (and lost some weight) in my mid-twenties, I became fitness-obsessed. And as I got stronger and stronger,…

  • Testing, 1, 2, 3

    Testing, 1, 2, 3

    I’m back and I’m read to blog. Maybe.