Reading Time: 2 minutes You can virtually climb Mt. Everest and eat Twinkies at the summit! What is a virtual Everest climb? Covid-19, social distancing, and heat advisories are good reasons to consider adding indoor stair climbing to your fitness routine. Climbing a flight of stairs is healthy, builds global camaraderie, and supports a […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutes So, you don’t think of yourself as a runner? Maybe you stopped running years ago. Perhaps you are carrying some extra weight. Maybe you have bad knees. Perhaps…well, you get the point. Many of us are not “runners,” but we still seek the benefits of running (or jogging, or walking).
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Reading Time: 6 minutes I pressed my face against the vents of my high-powered HEPA and carbon air filter to block out fumes of asphalt, laundry and paint. Wzzzzz Wzzzzz the filter whirled, calming my nerves as my lungs fought for air. Uhhggghhh, Uhhhgghhh. After swallowing my third double dose of Benadryl that night,
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Reading Time: < 1 minute 5 Simple steps to complete your first 5K: Set your goal…you have to want it. Put a 5K on your calendar with enough time to prepare and sign-up. Walk 3 miles…or work up to walking 3 miles. The good news is that as soon as you can walk 3 miles,
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Reading Time: 3 minutes With Thanksgiving just one week away, my weather app predicted afternoon snow in the Northeast of the United States. The forecast likely generated a variety of reactions. Many people, I would guess, faced this news with a little dismay as winter weather sets in with its darker, colder, and yes
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Despite being a little overweight, out of shape, and limping through airports on business trips due to knee pain; I had a desire to run a 10k trail race. How did these circumstances align with that goal? Just like a car whose tires are out of alignment, adjustments and modifications
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Attached is a good video from the American Canoe Association ACA about ensuring safety for children when paddling. My take: kids AND adults should always wear PFD’s when paddling. A PFD that fits and is worn properly is your best bet if you tip over in a strong current, get stuck
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