BikeMS 2024: That’s a Wrap!
A dark, moonless sky opened up above me as I hopped out of the car and stretched. It was a chilly, low-70s kind of morning, typical for...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
5 days ago5 min
All the World’s a Stage
“LL, will you take me to a play?” My back was turned to the speaker, but I recognized the voice instantly, smiled, and turned around....
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Sep 223 min
I did 365 consecutive days of core. Here’s what I learned.
For 365 days, I completed 10 minutes of core every day. With the exception of 2 days in January when I had the flu, I managed to complete...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Aug 103 min
For the Love of…(part 2)
On the eve of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremonies, I’m all depressed. For two weeks every four years, I do something I never do: binge...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jul 273 min
For the Love of…
I had coffee this morning with a friend — at Steve’s Espresso. Once upon a time, I used to grade essays at Steve’s, back when it was a...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Oct 23, 20235 min
Grief & Health
A few weeks ago, I experienced loss for the first time in my life. Before my pup passed, I knew of loss and grief, but I didn't know it...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Oct 8, 20233 min
My Soul to Fly
(speech given before the ride at BikeMS 2023) Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and riders. I think all of us in the MS community...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Aug 10, 20233 min
This is Goal Setting.
With the excitement of Le Tour de France a few weeks ago, I decided to ditch my attempt at Carl Jung's The Undiscovered Self in favor of...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Aug 3, 20232 min
THE Minestrone Soup
I discovered minestrone soup this past spring, and since mid-April, I have minestrone soup every day for lunch. Yep, every single day! I...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jul 3, 20233 min
3 Healthy Ways to Start the Day
Summer's here and for us teachers, the start of the day can go one of two ways: let yourself sleep in, read a good book in bed, and get...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Dec 21, 20224 min
10-Day Workout Routine with just 1 Move a Day!
Time is precious...but so too is moving our bodies. Don't have time to hit the gym? I have good news for you: When it comes to...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Nov 26, 20224 min
Grocery Staples
I tend to be a creature of habit and if I find something that works, it usually becomes a part of my daily structure for, well, if not...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Nov 13, 20224 min
Myelination: What is it and why we should ALL be concerned
If you have multiple sclerosis, you've likely heard this term. If you're familiar with brain anatomy, you've likely studied this term....
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jul 22, 20224 min
Want to Live Longer? Eat this.
In Greek mythology, a magical, powerful elixir -- the drink of choice of the immortal gods -- is known for bestowing longevity (even...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jun 29, 20226 min
A Lesson from Pierre
My 21-year old dog has a pretty set schedule: 5:15am wake up (reluctantly), do business, go back to sleep 8am breakfast, mini-walk, do...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jun 3, 20223 min
Strength Training Guide for 60+ Age Group
With all the health research and health magazines out there, this topic -- strength training for 60+ age group -- is relatively new....
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Mar 20, 20224 min
M.S.: My Story
When it comes to health and wellness, we are the accumulation of our choices. In the fall of 2006, this was my typical day: 5:30am: wake...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Feb 18, 20224 min
Play: A Lesson from Our Furry Best Friends
A ball. That’s it. Just a ball. Or squeaky toy. Or a stick. It’s so simple. I live in a 2-story townhome with 2 bedrooms upstairs and the...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Jan 21, 20223 min
The Secret Lies in the Core
True story: About 18 years ago, my friend -- who happened to be my workout buddy -- told me a story about his friend (we'll call him Tom)...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
Dec 2, 20214 min
Inspiring Interviews: A Resilient Spirit
Every year, without fail, she puts up her Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving and, like clockwork, promptly takes it down on...
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