I received an email at work the other day about a mama kitty with a baby. I went to the location and there were four adult cats and four kittens (one had passed). I was able to grab the remaining three kittens and transported them to A-Pal for evaluation and placement with a foster family … Continue reading “More Kittens!!”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I have been waking up between 4-430 for a few weeks now. The first week wasn’t too bad. Week two and three, I was hating life. This is week four, and I finally feel like my body has adjusted to waking up early. I get to the gym by 5 and get my workout knocked … Continue reading “Early Mornings”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Today when I got to work, I received a message there were three kittens outside of one of our training offices. I was able to pick them up and transport them to A-Pal. They will be fixed, get their shots and be available for adoption to find a furrever home. Days like this are very … Continue reading “Rescue Mission”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Nutrition has always been a struggle for me. I try to meal prep when I can. Sometimes my work schedule or extended hours makes it hard to keep up with healthy eating habits. Now that I am weight training, more than ever I need to balance that with good eating habits. I have been working … Continue reading “Nutrition”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I started going back to the gym. The goal is to go Monday-Saturday in the mornings. I have been going for about a week now. I am working on physical therapy exercises for my knee and my shoulder. I feel like I am getting stronger day by day. I know I need to pace myself. … Continue reading “Gym Time”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I sprained my knee about a year ago when I was playing indoor soccer. Luckily, I didn’t miss too much work. However, I did have to make the decision to give up soccer. The knee sprain was my second soccer injury during a three month time frame. And I couldn’t risk another injury and missing … Continue reading “Sparring”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Round 2: Last year I started this challenge for the very name, CHALLENGE. And a challenge it was. I had a few setbacks due to injuries, sickness, and lack of time management. I did learn a lot about myself during the journey. I am taking on this challenge again this year with a clearer understanding … Continue reading “Round 2”
Written by Brody Hocking
My Black Belt test is coming up really soon on January 11th. There isn’t really much I can do to prepare for doing kata and sparring in front of a couple hundred people but practicing kata and working on my cardio. I’ve been working with my personal trainer on preparing my stamina for the test … Continue reading “Preparing for the Final Test”
Written by Brody Hocking
New Years is always a really exciting time because it is a time to start something new. Either something small or something life changing. This new year is the year that I turn 18 and so I want to make changes to be more independent in my life since I will be going off to … Continue reading “New Years”
Written by Brody Hocking
I’m almost at the end of the test and I have finished mostly everything. I have to say everything I have done this year has been really challenging and I am proud of myself for getting through all of it. I am complete with all of the 50,000 pushups and sit-ups, 1000 miles, 1000 rounds … Continue reading “My Progress”
