by Brooke Selb | Nov 19, 2014 | Tall Tales Tuesday, Travel
It’s no secret that Japan is one of my absolute favorite countries. The two weeks Rob and I spent there was just magical. Apart from the typical mysteries of Japanese traditions and beauty of the cherry blossom buds, the Japanese-style rooms, or washitsu, added...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 18, 2014 | Exercise, Personal Training, Running
Hello! I hope your Monday is finding you warm after this weekend’s frigid weather and snow. We got up into the 40’s today and it felt like a heatwave! With the Resolution Run Virtual 5k coming up on January 1st, and the Holiday Burn starting December 1st...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 15, 2014 | Blogging
Happy Friday! I didn’t have students today due to teacher inservice and as much as I enjoy the kiddos, it was definitely refreshing to have a mini-break from them. Cassie at Rural Running Redhead nominated me for the Liebster Award! Cassie was part of my Chase...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 14, 2014 | 20 Minute Workouts, Core / Ab Workouts, Exercise, Home Workouts, Personal Training, Strength Workouts For Runners, Workout Plans, Workouts, Workouts for Intermediate, Workouts for Women
Hello, hello! It was a rather chilly morning around here as I drove to work. At least it was up from the -13 when I woke up! I was hoping to take a picture right at zero so I could quote a Ron White joke, but no luck. (Major points if you know what joke I’m...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 13, 2014 | Sponsored Posts
It is COLD and SNOWY here in Colorado! Yes, I know last year got down to -8, but I am just not prepared for this weather. At least last year we had gorgeous, warm, sunny days sprinkled throughout, so I am hoping this winter follows suit. Let’s ignore this weather and...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 12, 2014 | Tall Tales Tuesday, Travel, Wedding
On the last day of our Irish honeymoon, Rob and I flew to London to celebrate my sister’s wedding. We had a few days before anything official was scheduled and Rob, my dad, and I decided to spend a day seeing the tourist spots while my mom and sisters worked out...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 11, 2014 | Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving
There is something about the approaching holidays and fresh white snow, which we had for the first time today, that just makes me want cranberries.Maybe it’s their bright red color, or their tart taste, or even the nostalgia of being charged with cutting a pound...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 6, 2014 | Cardio Workouts, Dumbbells, Home Workouts, Total Body Workouts, Workouts, Workouts for Advanced
Hello Hello! How is your Wednesday treating you? Mine went just fine with some snacks throughout the day from Nature Box. Review coming soon! Even though I had some delicious snacks to eat, I kept getting progressively more sore throughout day due to yesterday’s...
by Brooke Selb | Nov 5, 2014 | Tall Tales Tuesday, Travel
The Salton Sea, Slab City, and Salvation Mountain have always held a certain allure to me. These were places I heard about in movies, read in books, and fantasized about visiting. In 2011, on a spontaneous trip to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park in California, Rob...
by Brooke Selb | Oct 31, 2014 | Blogging
One type of post that I love to read from fellow bloggers is a “coffee date” post. Basically, the author chats about things going on in a cozy, drinking hot coffee type of way. Since I don’t drink coffee (I know, I know), I thought I’d do a happy hour post. Same thing...
by Brooke Selb | Oct 31, 2014 | Health & Fitness Challenges
Well, well, well, hello almost Friday. Thanks for taking your dandy old time. Anyone else feel like this week dragged? I woke up this morning thinking it was Friday. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. At least the weather was absolutely beautiful this afternoon and I got...
by Brooke Selb | Oct 30, 2014 | Exercise, Holidays, Running, Workout Plans, Workouts for Women
I am so excited to announce Wrecking Routine’s first ever virtual race! Resolution Run 5k! What is it? The Resolution Run 5k is a virtual race to kick off 2015 on the right foot! When is it? January 1-7, 2015. Any time. All accountability pictures must be submitted by...