Saturday, June 3, 2017, is National Trails Day! National Trails Day—the first Saturday of June each year—is a nationally coordinated event created by the American Hiking Society to join all trail activities with the purpose …
Exercise
Shaken, Not Stirred: When Hiking Goes Wrong
When we moved here in 2015, I hiked almost every week. I loved it! I loved the serenity and the beauty of the trails. A particular trail, The Homestead Blue Ridge Trail in Winters, CA, I had …
AVON 39 Training Week 3
This week started out a little hokey. While writing the dates on my training calendar Sunday evening, I realized that I was using the wrong one. Oh my goodness, was I relieved. I have been …
40 Minute HIIT Workout
Hey ladies!!I have been up since 7:30 am this morning with the baby! After taking some time off to concentrate on my diet (ketogenetic) and workouts (half and marathon training) since November, I have been …
AVON 39 Training Weeks 1 & 2
I am combining week one and two because I started “officially” marathon training before I had completely convinced myself to join the AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. But since I was training, I …
I’m Walking the AVON 39
Well I did it! I have finally decided to take on a HUGE challenge. I’ve decided for my 40th birthday (July 1), I’m going to do something challenging, outside the box, and totally awesome! I …
The Secret Guide To Getting Fit In 4 Weeks
Summer is right around the corner! The time to start getting swimsuit ready is NOW! You can get fit and fabulous in just four weeks, with a little work. This fun yet challenging workout plan …
Keeping the Legs Strong During a Running Hiatus
Runners often have pain or injuries to their hips, thighs, ankle, foot and shin. Running injuries are associated with inadequate core strength, poor flexibility and overuse. Occasionally, seasoned and beginning runners are required to take …
Review: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 Bike
You guys! I am so excited. After a few months of feeling blah, I decided I needed a new workout routine. We all know the great benefits of exercise—decreased weight, increased cardiovascular and muscular health, …
15 Day Sexy Moxie Mama Workout
As a way of getting myself back to at least a shred of my former self, I am instituting a fitness challenge. Now my son is 6 weeks old but, between the feedings, diaper changes, …
Using a Heart Rate Monitor
Do you want to get healthy? Using a wrist heart rate monitor might be just what you need to stay on the right path. These wearable tools are helpful in tracking so many variables to help you …
Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 3
[…Continued from PART 1 and PART 2] Soon, I saw a group of women, and I set my mind to pass them. After a few minutes, I quickly breezed past them. While I wasn’t going …