In last month’s blog post, I mentioned that we are starting the countdown to the Chicago Marathon. WOW, I cannot believe that here we are with just over 10 weeks to go! Training has been going well and I have been feeling pretty confident. I am noticing my paces are increasing and I’m injury free, […]
Countdown to the Chicago Marathon
On October 11th, I will be heading to Chicago to participate in the Chicago Marathon. This will be my first Chicago marathon, and I am extremely excited. Chicago is flat and, therefore, a fast course. Plus, the marathon runs through the heart of the city. It will be an unforgettable experience. Over the next […]
Life and Calcium: Dealing with Roller Coaster Ups and Downs
Hello readers! So much has happened in my life since my last blog post, I can hardly figure out where to begin. Life it seems has a funny way of giving you the highest of highs followed by the lowest of lows. In one moment you can go from celebration to mourning. Without going into […]
Exercise, Bone Health, and the Athlete
As an athlete, I push my body to its limits. In any one week, I am swimming, biking, running, and doing strength training. I usually put in 10+ hours of exercise a week on top of the demands of working and raising children. It can be exhausting, but I love it nonetheless. A few months […]
Marathon Training: Grateful through the struggles
Wow, life has been crazy since my last blog post. It seems like the saying, “when it rains it pours” is very applicable. Every time things started to settle down, something else reared its ugly head and demanded my attention. Needless to say my fitness goals continued to be less of a priority. Sometimes it […]
Rebooting the Brain: Clearing the Mind
Over the past few weeks my life took an unexpected turn. I can’t go into details here due to the sensitive nature of the situation, but let’s just say that I’ve been dealing with a family crisis that has required me to rearrange much of my existing structures and schedule. It’s been tough, and for […]
6 Tips to Keep your New Year’s Exercise Resolution
While Ryan suffers with hypoparathyroidism, the exercise tips listed below are good for anyone! Whether you’re working on a New Year’s resolution or just trying to be more conscious of moving more, let us know what you think about Ryan’s tips, and if you’d like to see more of these in the future. Exercising when […]
A Faint Voice that Sparked a Journey
Hello readers! My name is Ryan Polly, I am excited to be a blogger for Cal-EZ. When I was asked to contribute to this blog, I was thrilled. It is my hope that my journey will serve as inspiration for anyone who is interested in living a healthier life. In 2011, I was diagnosed with Graves’ […]
