Author Archives: Ragen Chastain

When last I left you, loyal readers, I had just been cleared for activity after my spinal surgery After talking to Julianne and my coach I hatched a plan to do my Iron-distance triathlon on May 29th – exactly a … Continue reading →

Hello loyal readers! This is a (long) update on what I’ve been up to. When last we spoke my neck was feeling better. Unfortunately it didn’t last. The story – Original injury through quarantine In 2013 I was throwing some … Continue reading →

As COVID-19 keeps gyms and fitness centers safely closed and people look for new options to work out at home, I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails from people who are frustrated that they are seeing bodyweight workouts recommended, but … Continue reading →

I get so sick and tired of fatphobia meaning that when fat people do the exact same thing as thin people it’s suddenly a big joke. In today’s little bit of comedy I talk about lazy fat jokes, in especially … Continue reading →

When I go running, a lot of privilege comes with me. Despite the fact that I run late at night and have fairly frequent encounters with law enforcement I’m never afraid for my life. I never worry that I will … Continue reading →

Update:  Since I wrote this review, Joyn has added a number of new workouts, including longer and more intense options. They are still offering a 30 day free trial, so I recommend checking them out! Since I’m doing all my … Continue reading →

From ballroom to marathons to triathlons to…the livingroom. What happens when you were training to go miles and miles, and now you’re stuck inside four walls? You create a new endurance sport! I had been dabbling a little bit in … Continue reading →

When they first contacted me, I googled their names to make sure they were for real! The Olympic Channel, they told me, was partnering with Vice Media for a series of short films called Body+ and they wanted me to … Continue reading →