Author Archives: Kym Zest
Giving Aid For Free
In the first weeks of the COVID pandemic our household lost 4 part time jobs. Our fledgling family business, Zest Ed gave us purpose while we were adrift and gives us hope going forward. Many of us who do the … Continue reading
My Running Journey
I have a long and complicated relationship with running. I grew up a fish, swimming before I could walk, and winning fists of ribbons by ‘91. My running coach dad convinced me to run because he said Janet Evens (‘88 and … Continue reading
Camping feels good: 4 reasons and advice
Life feels complicated and the world is going to hell in a handbasket. It’s so easy to despair. Why does camping make me feel better?
Posted in Adventures
Tagged camping, camping for health, mental health, outdoors, reflections, Zest Ed
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Successful loop!
Winter camping doesn’t need to be ambitious to be adventurous. Our trips are all 3 to 4 nights and are never very far from civilization. Yet we’ve had seven memorable years of winter shenanigans. In all these previous years we … Continue reading
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Cooking fitness
Moving is like eating. Regardless of conscious choice, you will do both of these things. So the only question is what will be the quality of your eating and moving life? I think we can all agree… Eating only processed … Continue reading
Use The Ladder
“If I can’t _______ then it’s not worth it.” Is one of the biggest pitfalls in sustaining a long athletic life. It could be a certain pace, distance, weight, or time. But the thought is that if it’s not a … Continue reading
Posted in Enterprise, Fitness
Tagged athletics, coaching, fitness, goals, training, Type 2 Fun
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Lamb in Wine and Figs
I get drooly just thinking about this meal we ate for a week. Looking for something else, I stumbled upon this NYTimes Mark Bittman recipe. I’m so glad I did. It’s so simple and easy. I made a some changes and … Continue reading
Posted in Kym Cooked
Tagged cooking with fruit, cooking with wine, leg of lamb, slow cooker
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Handstand Breakthrough & 4 Keys to Being Coached
It’s magical! Suddenly I’ve got a handstand! That I can control! That I can do again! Well, ok, it’s really not magical. Unless you count a ton of research, a bunch of handstand friends, 3 years of preparation, and 1 … Continue reading
Midwest With Zest 