Posts by Kristen
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Recap: I Conquered the Beast (and It Tasted Like Wine)
May 23, 2013 by Kristen
There are plenty of things I’ve tried once or twice and never gone back to. Pickles, for one. Gross. But some things—like a really full-bodied Cabernet—are an acquired taste that I’ve developed. In the weeks leading… Continue reading...
How Being a Fit Bottomed Girl Has Changed Kristen’s Life
I grew up learning that bragging was bad. If you do something really, really well, it will be noticed and acknowledged, but you should never acknowledge your own accomplishments. It’s impolite. I get that, but since joining the Fit… Continue reading...
Rock On! A 90s Alternative Rock Workout Playlist
May 9, 2013 by Kristen
Truth be told, 90s alt rock probably isn’t the most, uhh, uplifting music in the world. But there’s something about it that really pumps me up. I guess it takes me back to being 16 and playing Weezer and Pearl Jam way too loud… Continue reading...
Third Time’s a Charm, Isn’t It?
May 9, 2013 by Kristen
It’s no secret that the half marathon and I have had a rocky relationship. My first one, back in 2005, was really not enjoyable. But then again, I had no idea what I was doing. I loosely followed a training plan but didn’t… Continue reading...
My Fitness Spirit Animal: The Sporty Seal
May 3, 2013 by Kristen
In honor of our recent Fit Bottomed Pets Week, for this rather humorous Question of the Week, we’re answering the question: What’s your fitness spirit animal? I love the idea of a spirit animal, and I had a couple of possibilities… Continue reading...
He’s Got Spirit, How ‘Bout You?
May 2, 2013 by Kristen
I’m a huge fan of cheerleading. Not the sport, specifically (although I know how hard I had to work just to nail a back handspring, so I have mad respect for those competitive cheer teams), but the idea of cheering someone on. I… Continue reading...
Leadman Tri Marquee Race Recap (aka That Time I Ate Ice Out of My Sports Bra)
April 25, 2013 by Kristen
The Leadman Tri Marquee in Tempe, Ariz., on April 14 was billed as epic, and you know what? It wasn’t just epic. It was life changing. This was my first foray into a true endurance distance race—prior to this, I’d done… Continue reading...
6 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dogs
April 18, 2013 by Kristen
This week in celebration of Fit Bottomed Pets’ Week, each FBG is writing about her experience with pets and how they make us healthier, happier and generally more awesome. My dogs, Rudi and Hollie, didn’t exactly pass their… Continue reading...
Feline Fitness: Find the Right Kind of Play for Your Kitty
A few months ago, we brought home a 2-year-old rescue cat named Trixie. She’d had a rough start in life, and my husband and I wanted to make up for it. So, in addition to bringing her home, we also brought home about $60 worth of… Continue reading...
Workout I Did: A Long, Beachy Run
April 11, 2013 by Kristen
Just a reminder that this is our new feature called Workout I Did. Read them all and feel the workout love here! I’ve probably mentioned a time or two (oh, look—here and here!) that I don’t see vacations as an excuse… Continue reading...
