Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year, everyone! Best wishes for a fit & happy 2010!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

got her GPS / HR monitor to work! Woo hoo!
notes that the default "white head on blue background" Facebook profile might be the blinking 12:00 of the 00's.
just realized she needed to have kids years ago. Because they could set up her GPS watch today. #UNFITweet

Monday, December 21, 2009

thought a kitten ran into a shower door, but I guess it was an earthquake? Or an explosion? I'm in Carlsbad / North San Diego.
#FITweet Get your pomegranate seeds with less mess! Great for salads, desserts, & snacking! http://tr.im/IhmX
#FITweet Road Runner is having a GREAT deal on the Garmin Forerunner 405 (sale + VIP price). http://bit.ly/6ARwDt Thx: @cherspark
RT @cherspark Road Runner is having a GREAT deal on the Garmin Forerunner 405 (sale + VIP price). http://bit.ly/6ARwDt

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

#FITweet WOO HOO! Rock N Roll Relay is on!!! Please email me if you want help finding a team! http://tr.im/contactme

Saturday, December 12, 2009

#FITweet By request: Jeff Galloway's "Magic Mile" race time predictor: http://tr.im/HrMS
finished 11 miles before it started raining! Woo hoo! Going back to warm & comfy bed for a nap! Yeah!!!
sorta kinda hoped it would be too cold and rainy cos the bed was really warm & comfy. #UNFITweet
woke up this morning and wondered if it was going to be too cold and rainy for her 11-mile run.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

#FITweet Recycle all your race t-shirts into reusable grocery or gear bags: http://tr.im/GPTS

Friday, December 4, 2009

...but best friends laugh hysterically and make grandma jokes first. http://onesentence.org
Good friends cover your naked a** when you throw your back out while in the shower...

Saturday, November 28, 2009

#UNFITweet Wake up for a 7:30 Saturday run & decide that rain + wind + temp is just too much for a Southern California weather wimp.
would not have thought to call 911 for turkey-cooking tips. http://tr.im/G21N

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

#FITweet Wobble wobble before you gobble gobble! Anyone else Turkey Trotting tomorrow? http://osideturkeytrot.com

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

#FITweet 2 dishes for vegan friends & family on Thursday: http://tr.im/FGym
#FITweet Move your feet before you eat! See you at the Oceanside Turkey Trot Thursday morning! http://www.osideturkeytrot.com
#FITweet Walk or run with your family on Thanksgiving! There are 5 Turkey Trots in San Diego this year! http://tr.im/jRDv

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

#FITweet Can baby aspirin prevent sudden cardiac death during a marathon? Let's find out: http://tr.im/Fc8e

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

is appreciating our troops today and every day!

Monday, November 9, 2009

#FITweet Children do NOT specialize for endurance/power until they are adults! They benefit from a VARIETY of workouts to fully develop.
#FITweet Adult athletes specialize for endurance or power. Marathon runners & cyclists don't hit home runs or set weightlifting records.
#FITweet Hey fitness trainers in San Diego, take a Sat morning to check out PHENOMENAL boot camp instructor Todd Durkin: http://tr.im/EC7A
#FITweet New fave lecturer this year: Dr. Avery Faigenbaum for youth strength training & designing programs for kids. http://tr.im/EC60
#FITweet One of my fave lecturers: Dr. Len Kravitz's excellent presentations on metabolism & exercise: http://tr.im/EC3v

Saturday, November 7, 2009

applauds ACE http://acefitness.org for an excellent fitness conference.

Friday, November 6, 2009

has stocked up on rubber toys for work.
#FITweet One Snapple has 11 teaspoons of sugar.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

is at the 2009 ACE Fitness Symposium, learning new ways to tortur... help, I mean help... my clients.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

wishes Facebook wasn't acting up...
had the best birthday weekend ever! Thanks for the wishes and love!

Monday, October 19, 2009

#FITweet New core exercise: Kitten Crunch http://cparkburke.com

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

#FITweet Would you take the stairs if it looked more fun? http://tr.im/BI6p
#FITweet More on orthorexia (obsessively eating "healthy") from @tomvenuto http://tr.im/BHBm
Little plug for Advanced Shuttle in San Diego, who took great care of me & a client at the airport. Awesome rates, too. http://tr.im/BGuE
#FITweet Core Circuit: Plank 60 sec, Russian Twists 25, Side Plank 30 sec, Hip Lifts 25, Bicycle Crunches 25, Repeat 2-3X

Monday, October 12, 2009

#FITweet Support my friend Stacey who walked to raise psoriasis awareness and find a cure: http://tr.im/BzTX
#FITweet Psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis can be painful, unsightly, and hard on quality of life: http://tr.im/BzTX

Saturday, October 10, 2009

needs help with kitten names please! Orange & white tabbies, fluffy boy & little girl.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

#FITweet Before you drink that extra cup of coffee: http://tr.im/ASiT

Monday, October 5, 2009

#FITweet "Training for a marathon is harder than running a marathon." -- @momontherun
#FITweet Today, hold a plank (on elbows & toes) for a total of 3 min. Break it up into 30-60 sec intervals if you need to.
just took the Starbucks Via challenge. Apparently, I guess well.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

#FITweet Orthorexia Nervosa: Eating disorder characterized by an obsessive compulsion to eat healthy or "pure" foods.
Please help my friend's running team! Need 3 runners for Ragnar Relay - Las Vegas - 10/9. Call Kerry 760-672-0803 http://tr.im/Agol

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

#UNFITweet 2700-calorie Scooby Burger: http://tr.im/A613 Good thing it comes with a free diet coke.
#FITweet Some advice for sleeping problems: http://tr.im/A5XC Don't forget basics like "good nutrition" & "exercise"!
#FITweet This flu season, sneeze & cough into the crook of your elbow instead of your hands.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

#FITweet What Up Gangsta - 50 Cent - Warm Up or Cool Down Run (165 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dzrzg
#FITweet All My Life - Foo Fighters - Intermediate Run (168 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dzrsy
#FITweet Brainstorm - Arctic Monkeys - Intermediate Run (168 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dzrp9

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

#FITweet 2 habits to decrease chances of getting sick: (1) Get your sleep & (2) wash your hands.
#FITweet 2 habits to decrease chances of getting sick: (1) Get you sleep & (2) wash your hands.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

#FITunes Without a Fight - Hoobastank - Fast Run (183 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dopfn
#FITunes Knock-Down Drag-Out - Weezer - Race Walk (140 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dop98
#FITunes Get Off - Prince - Gym Workout (100 BPM) - Crunch & lift to the beat. ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dop77

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Governor Arnie's special skill with dumbbells: http://tr.im/yUEN

Monday, September 14, 2009

is back from Kauai & the Kauai Marathon: http://cparkburke.com
#FITunes Drive - Incubus - Kauai Half-Marathon Running Pace (183 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dc9kn
#FITunes Criminal - Fiona Apple - Kauai Half-Marathon Running Pace (180 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dc9iw
#FITunes Only a Lad - Oingo Boingo - Kauai Half-Marathon Running Pace (180 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~dc9fs
notes offhand that it's 1:30AM in Hawaii.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

can't run 4:44-minute miles, even for 0.25 miles.
#FITweet Just for kicks, world's record for marathon: 2:03:59 by Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia, which means 4:44 for 26.2 miles.
#FITweet Just for kicks, world's record for marathon: 2:03:59 by Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia, which means 4:44 for 26.2 miles. I can't even do that for 0.25 miles
congratulates sis for finishing Disneyland Half-Marathon in 2:23!
ran-walked the Kauai Half-Marathon in island time of 2:37! Hubby finished 8th in his category with 1:49! Woo hoo!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

and her sis are running a Pan-Pacific half-marathon (Kauai & Disneyland) this Sunday! Any other Pan-Pacific runners out there?
#FITWeekend Anybody out there running Kauai Marathon this Sunday? I'm running the half! Tweetup at Bubba's?
#FITWeekend Good luck to Disneyland 1/2-Marathon runners this Sunday! Say hi to my sis!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

#FITweet On really hot days, you can soak your hat in water (or even freeze it) before you work out.
#FITweet Look for lightweight/mesh hats made especially for endurance athletes. They block the sun, wick sweat, & won't trap as much heat.
#FITweet Some runners won't wear hats because they trap heat, but I prefer keeping the sun off my head & out of my eyes.

Monday, August 24, 2009

#FITweet Try this veggie substitute for pasta. It's nutritious, gluten-free, low-calorie, high-fiber: http://tr.im/x1pn

Sunday, August 23, 2009

#FITunes Hurry Up Let's Go - Shout Out Louds - Easy Run (166 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~c7j3y
#FITunes Don't Ask Me - OK Go - Speed Intervals (186 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~c7ijv
thought this was a cool safety tip: Take a quick photo of your kids with your cell phone whenever you go out with them. http://tr.im/wXTF
#FITunes Ready for You - Hoobastank - Fast Run (180 BPM) - Singing out to everyone who's there when we need yo... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~c70d7

Saturday, August 22, 2009

just discovered the medical diagnosis column that inspired House, MD. Problem-solving junkies rejoice! http://tr.im/wVdU
attempted a 9-mile hill run after a 5-mile beach run. Must rethink this next time...

Friday, August 21, 2009

#FITweet Family & dog-friendly run/walk in October! http://www.coastwisemile.com Benefits San Diego Humane & Scripps Memorial Park!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

#FITweet My friend Adam is trying to raise $2500 for underprivileged & at-risk kids to get active outside: http://tr.im/wITn
Attention parents! Check out this YouTube for Kids: http://kideos.com Clips have been screen by a council of parents & educators.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

#FITweet Good luck to all AFC Half-Marathon Runners! See you in the morning o'dark thirty!

Friday, August 14, 2009

#FITweet @tomvenuto 's rebuttal to Time's cover story on the "myth" of exercise: http://tr.im/wpLV
#FITweet Make it a habit to keep some clean workout clothes & an old pair of shoes at work or in your car. Try to use at lease once/week!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

#FITweet Another article from Time compares runners to non-runners. This one says we should keep exercising! http://tr.im/wiyt
#FITweet What do you think of Time's "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin" cover article? http://tr.im/winw

Friday, August 7, 2009

#FITweet Have trouble digesting raw nuts? Try soaking them: http://tr.im/vXr5 Or just buy 'em: http://tr.im/vXs5 I'm hooked on 'em.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

has ONE slot for a personal training client MWF 7:30am in Carlsbad @$40/session. Please http://tr.im/contactme #shamelessselfpromo
#FITweet I am all for this! Improve Your Sex Life with Exercise http://bit.ly/13RCh0 (RT @Kimmy4Real)
#FITweet Try a sunrise workout. Tuesday, got a rainbow. Today, a gorgeous moon. Moonsets & dolphins at the beach are always wonderful, too.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

#UNFITweet Just discovered Man vs. Food: http://tr.im/vclP

Friday, July 31, 2009

#UNFITweet http://tr.im/uVzO Bonus hint for guys: This is NOT an appropriate gift for a birthday or Valentine's day.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

#FITweet Nom! 101 simple salads! http://tr.im/uJMQ Thx: Suzanne G!
#FITrivia Steve S tells me that a Tour de France cyclist burns 123,900 calories over the course of the 3 wk race!
#UNFITweet Get home from work at 2am & have a marshmallow peep dinner in front of the computer. Crash, wake up at 5:45, repeat.
#FITweet Be good to your sweetie! Losing a spouse can literally break your heart: http://tr.im/uJL4

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Walk to some happy today! #FITunes Da Da Da - Trio - Brisk Walk (132 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~aqpgm
#FITunes Take on Me - A-Ha - Easy/Intermediate Run (168) I'll say it anways... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~aqpbs

Saturday, July 25, 2009

#FITweet Watermelon puree + sparkling water yum yum after run. Thx to @mlkrueger for inspiration! less than 5 seconds ago
saw a doggie left alone in a car this morning on my run. Waited for the guy to come back and asked him plz plz plz not to do that again.

Friday, July 24, 2009

#FITweet Avoid the heat & the sun by working out in the early morning or afternoon/evening.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

#FITweet Cool As Cucumber Salad with mint, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, and oil & vinegar.
#FITweet Stay cool with slices of cucumber & lemon in your water.
#FITunes Sure Thing Falling - Yellowcard - Intermediate Run (172 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~ac76r

Monday, July 20, 2009

#FITunes - Oh Lately It's So Quiet - Easy Run (168 BPM) Makes me think of runaway cats. #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~a9uav

Friday, July 17, 2009

#UNFITweet After taking her nutrition class, Jana confidently ate a loaf of Ezekiel bread w/ organic coconut oil & raw honey in 1 sitting.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

#UNFITweet Schedule appointments at 5:30am & 7:15pm. Ahhh... the life of a fitness trainer...

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

is boom boom powing to her involuntary personal soundtrack. At least it isn't Britney today. Or the Brady Bunch. ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9wo89
#FITweet Critics call it a side show, but I find it inspiring: 400-lb weight loss @ http://tr.im/shKV

Monday, July 13, 2009

played Civ IV yesterday, now I'm jonesing. #FITweet Keep habit-forming items out of your kitchen, office, & house. Don't even go there.
is giving it away on #musicmonday #FITunes Red Hot Chili Peppers - Fast Run (181 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9u6o0

Sunday, July 12, 2009

#FITweet Don't forget your warmup & recovery. #FITunes 1000 Miles Per Hour - Easy Run (163 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9tqjt
#FITweet Someone told me, if u wanna run faster, u gotta run faster. #FITunes Ready for You - Fast Run (180 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9tq9d
#FITweet Mix up your songs for hill & sprint intervals. #FITunes Get My Message? - Intermediate Run (170 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9tq3d

Saturday, July 11, 2009

just found a cool song you can play for your science genius girlfriends. Thx: @Shukitty @GrassyKnoll ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9rv6r

Friday, July 10, 2009

#FITweekend Good luck Carlsbad triathletes! http://tr.im/rPUS

Thursday, July 9, 2009

More #FITweet 'ers: @beautificity @FitnessMagazine @WorkoutBOX #FITunes Hella Good (115 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9no7y
#FITweet Excellent, well-researched nutrition advice: @NutritionDiva http://tr.im/rERw

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

#FITweet 8-pc Brown Rice California Roll from Trader Joe's: 280 calories, 8g protein, only $2.99!
#FITweet Use music as a metronome for your reps or steps. #FITunes Over & Over - Gym or Walk (120 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9kdg9

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

#FITweet Hey San Diegans! Train for the Carlsbad marathon or half http://inmotionfit.com Facebook: http://tr.im/rjtD You'll love it!
#FITweet 1 day this week, walk 15 minutes longer than usual & walk fast! #FITunes Jai Ho (140 BPM) Thx: @sweet... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9iflv
More #FITweet 'ers! @HealthHabits @LoseBellyFatNow @sportbug #FITunes Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (164 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9ia29

Monday, July 6, 2009

will try to increase drinking water by 3 glasses (24oz) per day this week. #FITweet Set your own goal for increased H20 intake.
gets the cool shoeshine! #FITunes 19-2000 - Gorillaz - Fast Run (181 BPM) Happy #musicmonday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9g77s

Sunday, July 5, 2009

needed 8 mi run for 1/2-marathon training, so ran a 10K + 2 mi intervals after. Love this song: #FITunes Under... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9f2iw
congratulates Federer & Roddick for a fantastic, hard-fought game. #FITunes Pressure Point - Zutons - (172 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9f217
#FITunes What'd I Say - Ray Charles - Fast Run (180 BPM) Good stuff doesn't get old! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~9f1mn

Saturday, July 4, 2009

#FITweekend Wow! Awesome hometown race in Anaheim Hills @ Canyon High School! Firecracker 5/10K Run 2/5K Walk: http://tr.im/qPty Happy 4th!

Friday, July 3, 2009

#FITWeekend Happy July 4th! 2 races in San Diego on Sat: http://tr.im/qoIf http://tr.im/qoIv & 1 in Anaheim: http://tr.im/qPty
This San Diego runner girl is my new hero! http://tr.im/qO60 Who knew running marathons would fight crime?
#FITweet Tired of Upper-Lower split workouts? Try Push-Pull or Back-Shoulders-Legs / Chest-Arms-Core.
#FITweet Protein drinks, powders, bars can be hard to digest. Eat in moderation w/ plenty of water & "real" food to avoid tummy discomfort.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

#UNFITweet [From the Client Files] Buy a Costco cake, then binge on the icing.
#UNFITweet [From the Client Files] Diet Coke breakfast then get too busy to eat lunch!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

#UNFITweet Breakfast: Diet Coke

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

#FITweet PS: I got yummy protein cookie http://tr.im/qpJW from Vida @ GNC in La Costa at El Camino Real & Aviara. Thx for local support!
#FITweet AWESOME YUMMY 30g protein cookie @LeeLabrada: http://tr.im/qpJW NOT for organic/raw purists, but OMG! Microwave for hot cookieness!
Please help my friend Shannon remember her mom in the 3-Day Walk: http://tr.im/qlXK ♫ *http://blip.fm/~95ikx

Monday, June 29, 2009

♥♥♥ and xxx to Nike+ customer support, who went above & beyond to help me with my account at http://nikeplus.com
wishes @jruggiero a superlative #musicmonday birthday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~92yse
#FITunes Lawnchairs - Our Daughter's Wedding - Turtle Running (164 BPM) Groovy 80s electronica! #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~92xi8

Sunday, June 28, 2009

finally tried out Nike+ with iPod & nikeplus.com. Meh.

Friday, June 26, 2009

#FITQuiz Answer: FALSE Eggs labeled "organic" do not necessarily have more omega-3s, & not all "omega-3" labeled eggs are organic.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

#UNFITweet Complain & moan about how you're sick of negativity. (BONUS: Post it on Facebook & Twitter.)
#FITQuiz True/False: Eggs labeled "organic" contain more omega-3 fats.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

#UNFITweet Lose weight now! Just follow the signs... http://tr.im/pDlm
#FITweet We do not stop exercising because we grow old. We grow old because we stop exercising. --Dr. Kenneth Cooper RT @FitMenu
No hablo español, but I love it. Thx: @tatitooo ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8t22b
#FITweet Once an hour today, put your tunes on & jump 20 times. #FITunes Jump Around - House of Pain (105 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8srhh
#FITweet Feeling fat after losing weight is common: http://tr.im/pATk Give yourself time to adjust & remind yourself of the positives.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

is done with being a jock for the day. Watching Fanboys and web surfing while wearing her Qualcomm crocodeagle t-shirt. Life is good.
#FITweet Bowl of Happiness - Brown Rice, Black Beans, Hummus, Avocado - Mozy's Cafe in Encinitas http://tr.im/ptNG
#FITweet Large vitamin D & fish oil study announced: http://tr.im/psaM

Monday, June 22, 2009

#FITunes "Hands Off My Girl - Good Charlotte - Race Walk & Boxing (138 BPM) Happy #musicmonday!" ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8o9d8
Hands Off My Girl - Good Charlotte - Gym Workout (138 BPM) Morning! Happy #musicmonday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8o7cj
Hands Off My Girl - Good Charlotte - Gym Workout (138 BPM) Morning! Happy #musicmonday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8o7cj
Hands Off My Girl - Good Charlotte - Gym Workout (138 BPM) Morning! Happy #musicmonday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8o7cj

Saturday, June 20, 2009

#FITweet Turns out, anorexia has many similarities to autism, & it doesn't seem to be caused by family dysfunction: http://tr.im/paR0
Did you know? If you say "gullible" slowly enough, it sounds like "green bears".

Friday, June 19, 2009

#FITweet Wouldn't recommend "sleep-loading" yet, but a small study suggests that sleep improves athletic performance: http://tr.im/p3oA

Thursday, June 18, 2009

#FITCheep #FITunes Free Nike+ 45-minute running mix for iTunes fans on Facebook: http://tr.im/oUvd
#UNFITweet Always try new diets! 1820 Vinegar & Water, 1925 Cigarette Diet, 1950 Cabbage Soup, 1964 Drinking Man's Diet, 2006 Maple Syrup

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

#FITweet Stand, feet 6 in apart, bend over, touch both hands outside of right ankle & try to straighten knees. Ahhh... Repeat with left.
Awww... blip.fm fixed the bug where I got 18+ quintillion credits. Was hoping they didn't notice. #FITunes Wip... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8dmw4
#FITunes Miles Apart - Yellowcard - Elite Runner Pace (180 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8dmhe

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Has anyone tried this iPhone app to correct bad posture? http://tr.im/oHzD
#FITweet Wear sunscreen & reapply regularly! Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer!
#FITunes Ray of Light - Madonna - Race Walk (129 BPM) For @jruggiero: positive vibes to ya! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~8ba6l

Monday, June 15, 2009

#FITChallenge Plank for total 10 minutes (600 seconds). Break it up into as many intervals as you need, but no shorter than 15 sec.
's hubby is super excited that he has his own "Alan" category on Jeopardy today.
#FITunes Wake Up Call - Maroon 5 - Slow / Warmup Run (164 BPM) Good morning! Happy #musicmonday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~89dxd

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

One of my favorite poems is by Neil Gaiman: http://tr.im/olRI Only 70 of 750 prints left: http://tr.im/olSL (Thx: @neilhimself)

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

#FITunes The Walk - The Cure - Fast Walk (130 BPM) @Mickdo100 Couldn't hurt! :-) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~800v5
#FITweet Separate HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup) hype from facts with @briandunning http://is.gd/VCvS & the Mayo Clinic http://tr.im/o2c8
needs an "undo" button for Twitter.
#FITweet Separate the hype from facts with
#FITweet If you're use to making "result goals" like "lose weight," try making specific "habit goals" like "walk 20 minutes today" instead.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

just ordered a flex connector from http://crywolf.com. Funny how you think you've escaped the IT world, but you're always SUCKED BACK IN...
#UNFITweet Plan your meals based on the cookies, donuts, pizza, & sodas at meetings.
#FITweet Every hour you sit at a desk today, take a break with 10 pushups, 20 crunches, 30 jumping jacks.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Sports Haiku for @spinningnation: Running is simple. -> It's just the excuses that -> are complicated.
#UNFITweet Convince yourself that Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins with pecans are a healthy choice. (I won't tempt you with the recipe link.)
#FITweet: Change up your BBQ this summer! Mouthwatering grilled veggies fish chicken shrimp: http://tr.im/nO7t @how_stuff_works
#FITunes Hey Mama - Black Eyed Peas - Gym Workout (102 BPM) Makes you move! #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7unxj

Sunday, June 7, 2009

set up her training schedule for AFC http://www.afchalf.com & Kauai Half http://thekauaimarathon.com

Friday, June 5, 2009

#FITweekend Run hard Iron Girlies! http://tr.im/ntg7 #FITunes She - Green Day (182 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7ply0
#FITweekend Run hard Iron Girlies! http://tr.im/ntg7 #FITunes She - Green Day (182 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7plty
Oooh! @BWCookieCompany
just gave me a free cookie! Smiles & love to http://blackandwhitecookies.com
#UNFITweet Apparently, today is National Doughnut Day. http://tr.im/nAzc
was just followed by yummy-looking @BWCookieCompany. As a fitness professional, should I follow back? :*)

Thursday, June 4, 2009

#FITWeekend Iron Girl Women's 5K & 10K in Del Mar this Sunday. Includes ticket to fair next week PLUS plushie duck! http://tr.im/ntg7

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

#FITweet It's National Running Day! If you can't get out, run 30 seconds at a time all day! http://www.runningday.org
#FITCheep Please RT! FREE 30-Minute massage in Encinitas for San Diego #rnrmarathon participants! http://tr.im/contactme

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

wasn't the only one who couldn't help think it: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=air+france+charles+widmore
#FITweet Speed up your marathon with walking: http://tr.im/n9RB #FITunes Walk Don't Run (158 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7hllu

Monday, June 1, 2009

#FITunes You Learn - Alanis Morissette - Cool Down Run (166 BPM) Live, love, cry, learn... #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7h1ay
#FITweet Awesome storytelling podcast for those of you listen to audiobooks while exercising: http://tr.im/n6gb
advocates safe tweeting & Facebook updates: http://tr.im/n6ae
#FITweet Bring your own containers to restaurants to take home leftovers. You'll be practicing portion control & green healthy habits.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

high 5s team Think Kenyan for finishing #RnRMarathon Relay under 4 hours! [Harder Better Faster Stronger!] ♫ *http://blip.fm/~7e2oq

Friday, May 29, 2009

#FITWeekend See you at San Diego Rock N Roll! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~792fs

Thursday, May 28, 2009

#FITweet How fit is your city? http://tr.im/mI6p San Diego is #8!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

#UNFITweet Decide to quit your heroin habit... with crack. http://tr.im/mDf0
#FITweekend San Diego Rock n Rollers, save it for later! Stay off your legs & rest well until Sunday! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~74k91

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

#FITweet Naps are yummy. Zzzzz...

Monday, May 25, 2009

#FITunes 18 Wheeler - P!nk - Fast Run (182 BPM) Got your shield & sword? ♫ *http://blip.fm/~70al2
#FITweet #FITunes Better link @hellasound for finding your running rate in Beats Per Minute (BPM): http://tr.im/mlK6
#FITweet Simple speedwork drills - works for running, stairs, elliptical, any cardio: http://tr.im/mlHe Thx: @hellasound & paulstofko.com

Sunday, May 24, 2009

#FITweet #FITunes How fast do you run in Beats Per Minute (BPM)? Download the FREE Stride Rate Finder MP3 @hellasound: http://tr.im/mivm
#FITunes Belly of the Whale - Burning Sensations - Run fast tomorrow! (176 BPM) Good luck to LA Marathoners! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6y3m1
#FITunes All the Small Things - Blink 182 - Race Walking (148 BPM) #blink182day ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6xugx

Saturday, May 23, 2009

SAN DIEGO REQUEST: 14 blood donors + Women's Resource Center donations for Shred, Red, & Fed on 6/2: http://tr.im/meb4

Friday, May 22, 2009

#FITweet 10 Things Science Says Will Make You Happy http://yesmagazine.org/yes48angel Thx: @ExperienceLife: @yesmagazine
Would love your feedback about #FITweets! Please help me out by recommending me at http://mrtweet.com/cparkburke?rec
Hi Skippy! You are now officially immortalized in the #UNFITweet hall of shame! :*) Got an #UNFITweet to share? http://tr.im/contactme!
Skippy's #UNFITweet (Part 5) Whine on Facebook how you INTENDED to eat healthy but ended up eating something gross & deep fried.
Skippy's #UNFITweet (Part 4) Upon discovering that your takeout order is deep-fried, not grilled like you asked for, go ahead and eat it.
Skippy's #UNFITweet (Part 3) Upon discovering that your takeout order is wrong, decide you're too lazy to drive back and correct it.
Skippy's #UNFITweet (Part 2) Order a grilled (vs crispy) wrap to go, then leave the restaurant without checking that the order is correct.
Skippy's #UNFITweet (Part 1) Decide to "eat healthy" for lunch, then drive to McDonalds.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

#FITweet I've been making Greek yogurt with organic whole milk: http://tr.im/lXt2 Best unexpected flavor combo: honey + cloves.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

#FITunes #humpday music for @jbruin - Good beat for strength training! (120 BPM) ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6pe4e
#FITweet 20-Minute Fat-Burning Metabolism-Raising Workout: 2 min walk/jog, then go ALL OUT 30 sec of hills, stairs, or sprint. Repeat 8X.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

#FITunes Apple Bottom Jeans - T-Pain - Gym Abs/Legs (130 BPM) Shout out to Jerry J who rocks the gym with this... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6llft
#FITweet How FITweets help you: http://tr.im/lLb9 Ask me for simple & fun, customized FITweets at your work: http://tr.im/contactme

Monday, May 18, 2009

#FITunes Turning Japanese - Vapors - Fast Run (181 BPM) 'Cos http://tr.im/lJuv had me ROFL ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6l2wo
New T-Shirt: Happy is the new sexy! http://tr.im/contactme with your email + shirt size. More interest = less $ so plz RT!
#FITunes Ain't What You Do... - Bananrama + Fun Boy 3 - Fast Run (181 BPM) Peppy & bouncy caffeine substitute!... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6jdn4
#FITCheep Keep foods fresher longer! http://tr.im/lFS0 Thx: lifehacker.com
#FITweet Stick to your workouts with these motivating articles: http://tinyurl.com/qymgu9 Thx: @Cool_Running

Sunday, May 17, 2009

is watching her hubby eat Spicy Nacho Doritos. It's both horrible & entertaining.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Cheep! Cheep! $1 for coffee + refill + wifi @ Vinaka Cafe in Carlsbad: http://tr.im/lucq ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6dabn
#FITunes Bongo Rock - Preston Epps - Easy / Medium Run (165 BPM) For sunny beachy weekend activity! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~6c308
#FITWeekend Mission Driven Eco Run 5K & 10K. Walk or run trails with my friend Rachel for a great cause! http://tr.im/lrle

Thursday, May 14, 2009

#FITweet Podcast on local & organic food (iTunes link): http://tr.im/lmae More about Stuff You Should Know http://tr.im/lmdi

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

#FITunes - Happy Together - Turtles - Walk (120 BPM) Nice marching beat! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~66l9j

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

#FITCheep Get 1 week of yoga & 50% off unlimited yoga for a month. Fulcrum Surf School in Solana Beach: http://tr.im/lcxO
#FITChallenge @crossfitchat did 45 55 pound kettelbell swings 45 burpees in 5:42. & people think *I'm* crazy!
#FITunes - The Distance - Cake - Fast Run (181 BPM) Awesome during races, always gets me moving! ♫ *http://blip.fm/~65cjp
#FITweet Today, run stairs for 5 mins. Tomorrow, run 6 mins. Add 1 min per day until you're up to a 20 min workout.
#FITunes Europa & Pirate Twins - T Dolby - Gym Workout / Moderate Walk (100 BPM) For anyone who was in love as... ? *<a href="http://blip.fm/~641yr">http://blip.fm/~641yr</a>

Monday, May 11, 2009

WOO HOO! It's working! Christine Burke Fitness now features #FITunes - happy music for workouts - on blip.fm! ? *http://blip.fm/~62bar
#FITunes Make U Feel Better - Chili Peppers - Fast Run (177 BPM) Personal trainer anthem & 1 of my faves! ? *<a href="http://blip.fm/~62ah1">http://blip.fm/~62ah1</a>
Tron 2: Electric Boogaloo #unlikelysequels RT @murrayNE
#FITunes for Medium-Fast Run (169 Steps/Min) ? Kenny Loggins � Footloose Trying out http://blip.fm/~61iuc for #musicmonday.
#FITChallenge 16 minutes on stationary bike level 10+. Track distance or calories burned. Thx: Matt Ceglie @ http://tr.im/l1IZ

Saturday, May 9, 2009

#FITweet Peach & Tomato Salad with basil & olive oil! <a href="http://tr.im/kWrf">http://tr.im/kWrf</a>
waves hi to Mom & Dad, who love me enough to follow me on Twitter! Thanks for the support, & Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
drifting... into... post... run... coma...
#FITweet Perfect Foods Bars have high protein & NO GLUTEN with tasty honey + peanut flavors! <a href="http://perfectfoodsbar.com/">http://perfectfoodsbar.com/</a>

Friday, May 8, 2009

#FITWeekend OOPS Encinitas Sports Festival is NEXT Weekend! http://www.encinitasrace.com/
#FITWeekend Good luck to everyone at the Encinitas Sports Festival tomorrow & Sunday! <a href="http://www.encinitasrace.com/">http://www.encinitasrace.com/</a>

Thursday, May 7, 2009

#FITweet Free Heart Health Kit from Dear Abby, OWH, & WomenHeart: <a href="http://tr.im/kNYi">http://tr.im/kNYi</a>
#FITCheep VitaCoco coconut water is on sale 4 for $5 at Jimbos. Tell me if you know a better deal on coconut water!
was planning to write detailed reviews of 4 packaged coconut waters, but... they all taste the same. So just buy the one on sale.
#FITChallenge Run in place with high knees for 30-60 seconds before all your meals and breaks today.
#FITweet Pick up your free copy of Delicious Living from http://jimbos.com/ this month for yummy recipes, including nutritional info.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

#FITChallenge: 500 jumps with a jumprope! Thx: Margie Holstrom http://www.irecruit.pro
#UNFITweet Get annoyed when someone suggests planning time for exercise or food prep. They don't understand how crazy life gets for you!

Monday, May 4, 2009

#FITweet Use a motivating phrase as a password so that you're repeatedly typing it: http://tr.im/kqSS
#FITweet: Before & after pic in weight loss ads are often photoshopped, taken in the same day! Click on "PHOTOS" link: <a href="http://tr.im/kqND">http://tr.im/kqND</a>
#FITweet: Hydroxycut recall: http://tr.im/kqLY

Saturday, May 2, 2009

#LocalDay: Tweet your zipcode as a hashtag to meet your twitter neighbors! Mine is: #92009

Friday, May 1, 2009

#FITWeekend Black Mountain 7K Summit Run http://tr.im/kgl1
#FITWeekend Union-Tribune Kids Magic Mile & Race for Literacy 8K <a href="http://tr.im/kgkO">http://tr.im/kgkO</a>
#UNFITweet Joke constantly about your weight. That way, no one will notice you're unhappy about it.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

#FITweet Protein & athletes <a href="http://short.to/6bxz">http://short.to/6bxz</a> Thx: @triswimcoach @trifeedr
#FITweet Do 100 squat thrusters today, with or without weights! Take a break once an hour & get in 10-15 at a time. <a href="http://tr.im/k5Cj">http://tr.im/k5Cj</a>
#FITweet Study correlates belly fat & depression: <a href="http://tr.im/k5z8">http://tr.im/k5z8</a>

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

posted my hubby's impression of Twitter: http://cparkburke.com

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

#FITweet Exercise prescriptions from doctors motivate patients: http://tr.im/jY1x

Monday, April 27, 2009

#UNFITweet Buy a few diet books every month to add to your library, and be sure not to stick to any of them for more than a week.
#FITweet Science does not support the myth that fruit must be eaten by itself, in the morning, on an empty stomach: http://tr.im/jOxk

Sunday, April 26, 2009

#FITCheep RT @dealtaker Womens Hind Superlite Mesh Tank Top - Stretch - 7 Colors Available $3.75 (was $27.00) http://bit.ly/topsLD

Saturday, April 25, 2009

#FITweet It's counterintuitive, but perfectionism can lead to binge eating. http://tr.im/jHDI

Friday, April 24, 2009

#FITCheep Less expensive alternatives to pricey sports drinks and foods. http://tr.im/jF6V

Thursday, April 23, 2009

#UNFITweet Always have perfectly rational, clearly understandable, universally excusable reasons for not being where you want to be.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

More Earth Day tips from my friend Glenna: http://tr.im/jtR3 Email glennacoach@gmail.com for a trial life coaching session.
Earth Day #FITweet from Life Coach Glenna: Carry around your own water bottle all day! Free life coach session, email: glennacoach@gmail.com
#UNFITweet When a health professional asks how much you exercise, tell them what you did 20 years ago, rather than your current 1hr/month.
#UNFITweet When a health professional asks what you eat, tell them what you should be eating, instead of what you actually ate this week.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

#FITweet 10 sound, healthy tips for a flat belly from WebMD: http://tr.im/jmrA

Saturday, April 18, 2009

#UNFITweet http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/ [I almost didn't post this... it's that bad. Think "Hustler" of food porn.]
asks: Who's running La Jolla Half next weekend! Please shout out!

Friday, April 17, 2009

#UNFITweet Walking 5 min to Starbucks, having a chai latte, and walking back counts as a 10-min workout, right?

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Fit Tweet: What's the "best" exercise for losing weight or your tummy/hips/thighs? *drumroll* It's the one you GET DONE!
RT @RunningScoop Training your dog for the long run: http://ow.ly/32nm
RT @skwigg Thx for your thoughts on Jillian Michaels' book, "Master Your Metabolism"! http://www.skwigg.com/blog
Fit Cheep: Money magazine once calculated "best burn for the buck". RUNNING burned 1100 calories for $1 spent. CYCLING burned 176 per $1.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Fit Tweet: Trader Joe's freeze-dried blueberries! Mmmm nomnomnom...

Monday, April 13, 2009

UNFIT Tweet: For your meals, just finish up whatever your kids don't eat.

Friday, April 10, 2009

UNFit Tweet: If exercises make you sore, conclude that you should stop doing them completely, rather than adjusting them to your level.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Thanks Luan Nguyen for next fitness challenge: http://tr.im/iwSo Fitness peeps, send in fit challenges: http://cparkburke.com/contact/
thanks Mike Deibler at San Diego Premier Training for fit challenges: http://sandiegopremiertraining.com/
shouts out to Daniel Chastain and his clients for inspiring an UNFit Tweet: http://tr.im/ipxz

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Fit Tweet from Mike: Time 50 Squats, 40 Mtn Climbers, 30 Jump Jacks, 20 Pushups, 10 Situps. I got 2:05. Details: http://cparkburke.com

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

UNFit Tweet: Hire a personal trainer, then get mad at him for calling you after you no-show a session.