Time trials for the men’s cycling were yesterday. The first Brit to win the Tour de France won the gold. He should be a knight, soon. Don’t we all just want to give John Orozco a giant hug? Also, because it really is all that matters, here’s the current medal count. Continue reading
Welcome to week two of our jump lunges challenge. We are still on however many you can do in 30 seconds. As you may have noticed as you performed this exercise, it is 1) difficult to keep your balance, and 2) your knees may not like you very much. That’s why keeping your form is much more important than anything else so you can continue on the challenge. Continue reading
Goodness! What a great night for the US. First, a wonderful surprise and then history was made. Also, congrats to the Chinese for their impeccable diving. Also, enjoy this (h/t to Jenna Maroney). Continue reading
That was brutal. And awesome. Did you catch Michael Phelps feet? He really is part amphibian. Most of you had your head in the basket watching men’s synchronized diving. THEY ARE ATHLETES, NOT OBJECTS. More of the same so far as events are concerned today. Here’s a summary of the biggest stories from yesterday.
Shuttlecocks, bows and arrows, ribbons, bouncing balls, ball slapping, paddling, punching, stabbing, tossing, spiking, serving, diving, and some Puerto Rican judo. Also, don’t drop the soap your medal in the shower. Apparently, it will break. Continue reading
Swimming, basketball, gymnastics – OH MY! Archery, badminton, road cycling – yawn, sigh. Also: boxing, soccer, weight lifting, water polo, volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis, rowing, handball, equestrian, shooting, and field hockey. With this many events, it makes total sense that there was no coverage for a full hour while Lockup was on yesterday. GET IT TOGETHER, NBC!
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Today’s highlights will feature, swimming, cycling, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, basketball, rowing, and GYMNASTICS! The US Women’s Volleyball team is top ranked. Continue reading
It’s finally here! The greatest world spectacle to come along every four years (let’s be honest, the Winter Olympics kinda suck) – the Summer Olympics. While the details of the Opening Ceremony have been kept under wraps as is typical, the Brits have promised a very British affair, one that keeps in mind that the global economy is in the pooper. I hope that’s code for David Beckham getting a really small outfit to wear. Continue reading
In the first half of this year, many of you participated in a fitness challenge inspired by commenter Rina (and First Lady Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres). You’re in good company, Rina! The goal was to complete 25 push-ups by June 25th and several of us got there but more importantly, many more were encouraged to exercise and better our health along the way. So what next?
Planking was suggested as a goal, but in a bit of selfishness, I am choosing a different challenge to give my shoulders a break. I also think this is more appropriate as we careen towards the holiday season, when some of us tend to overindulge. Something a little more DYNAMIC and focusing on the, ahem, bottom half of the body during the back end of the year. Continue reading
Have a spectacular Sunday. Maybe while you’re perusing the internet doing your chores, you’ll think of a good idea for a post and write it up! Continue reading