Laura
Training Should Extend to the Kitchen
Your muscles and mind aren’t the only parts of you that need pre-race day training and attention. Follow a nutritional game plan leading up to an event and you’ll perform better.
Mizuno Breath Thermo Half Zip
The Mizuno Women’s Breath Thermo 1/2 Zip running top isn’t your average thermal.
Guard Your Heart
For a healthy heart, the American Heart Association suggests at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise plus a wide variety of nutritious foods in your diet daily.
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Do the Gobble Wobble
It’s not too late to sign up for your local Turkey Trot or Gobble Wobble. These races are a healthy, great way to kick-off Thanksgiving for you, a furry friend, and the whole family. Signing up is easy. I will be jogging my way through a Turkey Trot along with some family and friends.
Does Spot Training Actually Work?
Many of us have the idea, for example, that if we do more sit-ups it will get rid of the extra fat around our midsection. But does spot training really work? Like myself, I am sure many of you have heard a number of responses to this question and are confused. That is why I decided to ask an expert on the topic who could help answer the question and clear up some of the confusion.
Underrated Veggies for Active Women
Brussels sprouts would be a great addition to any active woman’s next meal. High in fiber, Brussels sprouts contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates that are thought to fight cancer. Plus, they pack a powerful punch of vitamin A for a strong immune system and healthy skin.
Sweetgrass Productions Presents Solitaire
The film explores backcountry riding in South America in some of the most remote areas from Peru’s Cordillera Blanca to Chilean Patagonia. I had the opportunity to ask Nick Waggoner, the director, a few quick questions hours before the film opened in Salt Lake City.
When To Buy Organic Produce
Which fruits and vegetables I should spend the a little extra money on to buy organic? Is it apples or avocados? Celery or cabbage? The Environmental Working Group compiled lists called the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15” to help inform and guide us while grocery shopping.
Women’s Mountain Biking Freeride Festival
Sometimes all it takes for us women to bomb downhill is a little shove. Other times, it takes encouragement, a discounted lift ticket, and a gaggle of gal pals. And that’s where this weekend’s Women’s Freeride Festival at New Hampshire’s Highland Mountain Bike Park comes in.
Sagebrush and Sheep
I crossed seven states in 10 days, visited friends, congratulated a couple on their beautiful wedding, and saw some amazing places along the way. When I finally parked my vehicle for good, I looked up and saw I made it back to Colorado just in time to watch the sunset.
Lacing Techniques
Rarely do shoes ever fit “like a glove.” The good news is that the solution to seemingly ill-fitting active footwear can be as easy as changing the way you lace up your shoes.
Cornfields and Cows
I recently took a road trip. This road trip was the longest I have done solo. For the first leg, I drove east of Colorado, thru Nebraska, to Des Moines, where I headed north to Minneapolis. It would end up being about 900 miles and 13 hours.
