Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park We crossed another national park off of our list when we visited Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park covers 30,385 acres on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and is known for its deep, steep-walled canyons carved out over the ages […]
Making Our Way Back East Our country is huge and as we made our way back east to Virginia from Montana, we spent far more time sitting in our SUV than moving our bodies. Other than my guaranteed twice daily back exercises and stretching, the only thing consistent with my usual weekly workout routine was […]
Animal Encounters Along the Trails A week ago I would have told you’d I’d rather go on a fast paced walk rather than a hike, but my opinion changed this week. In Big Sky Country you can see for miles… if you take a moment to look up from the trail. That’s my problem, when […]
Our Old Stomping Ground Our week was filled with events around Logan, our old stomping ground. Two specific events were the highlight of the week: hiking around Tony Grove and cycling out of Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Tony Grove was a favorite place for hiking when we lived in Logan from 1981 to 1983; and one […]
It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, strength training, yoga, and our most recent injuries. Sound good? I’ll […]
Altitude Acclimation Suddenly, this girl who lives at 250 feet is working out at 5,000+ feet. Luckily, I haven’t had any problems adjusting to the altitude… so far. We spent most of the week going on short hikes as we drove from park to park which seemed to work in our favor as we gradually […]
~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes… It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, biking, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […]
Carvins Cove Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a significant natural area covering approximately 12,700 acres located just north of the city of Roanoke, Virginia. At its heart is the 630-acre Carvins Cove Reservoir, which was created in mid-1940 by damming Carvins Creek. This reservoir serves as the primary source for drinking water for much […]
Road Trippin’ Whether or not you’re a Willie Nelson fan, the title of my blog just might have gotten you singing along. My husband and I are on the road again, but you’ll have to follow along to see which national parks we visit this year. Road trippin’ (and now we’re all mentally singing along […]
Breaking up the Drive When my husband asked if I’d like to take our bikes with us and stop for a ride on our way home from the farm, it seemed like a great way to break up the ride. I’d run the trails at Carvins Cove back in the fall of 2021 and I […]
The Great American Ride The Great American Ride, sponsored by Sports Backers, is a 3,700-mile virtual team bike ride that follows the route of the Great American Rail-Trail from La Push, Washington to Washington, DC. Participants can do the ride on their own, but most join a team which typically consists of 4, 8, […]
Two Worldwide Fitness Days in One Week The fitness communtiy enjoyed two big days this past week. On Tuesday we celebrated World Bicycle Day and on Wednesday we celebrated Global Running Day. World Bicycle Day: • Encourages riding bicycles over other modes of transportation • Celebrates health and well-being • Promotes environmental sustainability • Provides […]
It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, strength training, yoga, and our most recent injuries. Sound good? I’ll […]
Memorial Day As we enjoyed time with family and friends over a three-day holiday weekend, it was important to remember that Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor our military members who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. These heroes gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. […]
EBikes, eScooters, and eMinis Two eBike incidents within the past week have gotten me on a little bit of a soapbox, and quite frankly concerned for everyones safety… Let me start by saying that I think pedal assist eBikes are fantastic and allow people who wouldn’t normally be able to ride very far on a […]
What is Bike to Work Day? Bike to Work Day is an annual event held during National Bike Month in May. The event stretches from the United States to Canada, Europe, and even parts of Asia encouraging people to cycle to work on the third Friday of May. While commuting to work on a […]
Bike to Work Day For the first time the DC Metro Bike to Work Day was moved to Thursday, a day earlier than the actual date, the third Friday of May. It’s a huge event organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections with more than 100 pit stops in the metro area. […]
We Made it to DC! Our Dawn Patrol team made it across the country to DC from La Push, Washington in our virtual Great American Ride, finishing in 12th place! We’ve decided to continue logging the miles as we turn and immediately start working our way back to Washington state by June 6th. I had […]
National Fitness Day Yesterday was National Fitness Day, a day set aside to encourage and promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Considering I’m in the fitness business, it’s a day I embrace! I teach a fitness orientation class twice a month at a local 55+ community and this seemed like the perfect day to hold […]
It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, strength training, yoga, and our most recent injuries. Sound good? […]
