Day one of CK-FMS is in the books - what a fact and action filled and day - a bit more "lecture" component than what I'm used to with Dragon Door workshops, but completely understandable considering the massive amount of info we are and will be covering. Besides, the dynamic personalities of Brett Jones and Gray Cook assure that there's never ever ever a dull moment. The day … [Read more...] about Day One of CK-FMS – Incredible and Incredibly Humbling!!
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Dragging Heavy Things Around with RKC Level 2 Laurel Blackburn
I spent this past weekend at Tallahassee Kettlebells with the only other female RKC Level 2 in the state of Florida, Laurel Blackburn. It was pretty darned intense. We kept joking that she tried to kill us both with this sled dragging experiment and Florida would have found itself down to only 3 out of 5 RKC2s... Thankfully we survived.... and talked form, strategy, … [Read more...] about Dragging Heavy Things Around with RKC Level 2 Laurel Blackburn
It really did change everything – at least in my experience….
Recently on Facebook, Dragon Door and John DuCane asked what everyone thought was "the most influential fitness book of all time?" Of course, questions like that give me brain freeze because I think back to the dawn of civilization and consider all the books in other languages I haven't read, etc. in short - total overthinking. I should have just looked over to one of the … [Read more...] about It really did change everything – at least in my experience….
Dinner Salad – or what to do when you have a lot of little bits of things….
Ever find yourself in a situation with a little bit of this and a little bit of that left over from previous recipes? This happens to me a lot - here's a tasty solution: And look at how I flagrantly disregard that typical "womens magazine diet tip" of using a small plate! HAHA!!! That plate is actually 11.5" in diameter - which is pure and simple crazytalk - but hey, … [Read more...] about Dinner Salad – or what to do when you have a lot of little bits of things….
Mini update – Ageless Body Workshop, Tommy Blom Interview
Just a quick update because I need to rest up a little - BUT I wanted to let you all know that Andrea Du Cane's brand new Ageless Body Workshop is FANTASTIC! Tons of great mobility and flexibility drills that are great for the baby boomer crowd as well as this 34 year old (although sometimes I am the equivalent of two very evil 17 year olds but that's another story). Anyway - … [Read more...] about Mini update – Ageless Body Workshop, Tommy Blom Interview
Ask GiryaGirl: How Do You Roast Vegetables?!
Zooming down I-4 today on the way to meet up with some friends who have fantastic production company here in town when I hear my phone make that message sound. Finally after parking I see that its from a good friend and fellow RKC Level 2, and she's written something slightly cryptic: "How do you roast vegetables?" Immediately thinking of roasting about 5 different veggies … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: How Do You Roast Vegetables?!
Gluten Free… Does it matter to you?
The Strangest Things Can Be Cause for Celebration – Cast Iron Skillet Discussion
The little things... last night I noticed that the "season" on my cast iron skillet has become amazing. Better than teflon - so slick, so even. If you cook with cast iron regularly you start to form a relationship with it - and the fact that this is Granny's hand-me-down skillet only makes that more powerful. Considering what this particular skillet has been through in my … [Read more...] about The Strangest Things Can Be Cause for Celebration – Cast Iron Skillet Discussion
10 Articles You May Have Missed….
Here's a list of great articles on Dragon Door that you may have missed - there's some oldies but goodies in there as well as some new items of which regular readers of GiryaGirl.com will certainly be interested. Many are from people I have met in some capacity and/or have trained. ALL are from people who I really look up to and who set a great example in the RKC … [Read more...] about 10 Articles You May Have Missed….
Strength Trumps the Scale…
Welcome to a tale of 20-20 hindsight!! A decision has been made, and those of you who know me in real life might be pretty happy about it. I'm only 5'3.5" tall and hover around 123-128lbs normally depending on the time of day, how much water I've chugged etc. Most people's weight will fluctuate throughout the day - I have been known to have variances as large as 5-6 lbs in … [Read more...] about Strength Trumps the Scale…
