When It Comes to Cycling, Progress Is Natural
The more you ride, the more you’ll want to ride. The more you want to ride, the comfier you’ll want to be on your bike. And so on. Your bike life will progress as it’s supposed to—at your speed and according to your style.
Pro Jade Wilcoxson Shares Health Tips for the Everyday Cyclist
In part three of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling offers health tips and encouragement for the everyday cyclist.
How We Know Spring Is Here
“Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.” -Doug Larson
Pro Jade Wilcoxson Shares Training and Racing Tips
In part two of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling lends her training secrets and tips for aspiring pro cyclists.
Road Bike Racer Jade Wilcoxson Shares Her Story
In part one of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling tells us how she got into the sport and why she’s sticking with cycling.
Remember How Tough You Are
“Why do people say ‘grow some balls’? Ball are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina.” -Sheng Wang
All About Perspective
“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” -Kahlil Gibran
Miller House Gluten Free Cherry Bread
From the Virginia Bed and Breakfast Cookbook, this recipe was first cooked up at The William Miller House in Richmond, Virginia. It’s a gluten free quick bread recipe that is both hearty and deliciously unique.
Rediscovering Yoga
First, I loved yoga. Now, it’s like my old dog that stares at me from the corner wondering when I’m going to take her for a walk. How did something I once loved turn into one more stressful item on my to-do list?
Magic in Misery
Here’s a run down of the events that got me entered in the Leadville 100 and an intro to the journey I’m continuing to the famous 100-mile bike race! I’m ready to enjoy and share the process with you in this blog series for Women’s Adventure magazine.
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Flora Vista Inn Granola Bars
This gluten-free granola bar recipe is a hit among guests at the Flora Vista Inn near Santa Cruz and Monterey, California.
Good for Your Heart In More Ways Than One
Valentine’s Day rituals are packed with calories and counter conducive to heart health (red wine and dark chocolate in moderation excluded). This Valentine’s Day show your sweetheart something truly heart warming with these healthy date ideas.
A Ski On The Wild Side
Any workout which does not involve a certain minimum of danger or responsibility does not improve the body — it just wears it out.” —Norman Mailer
Trek Cyclist of the Season Lori Schanche
She works for the Municipality of Anchorage, wrote a bicycle plan, created a map of safe roads for bicyclists, and is a League of American Cyclists bicycle safety instructor. But, she wasn’t a commuter cyclist. So, what changed for Lori?
Alison Gannett, A MoveShake Story
With three nonprofits, two for profits, a 75 acre farm and a professional skiing career, Alison Gannett has a lot on her plate. Although, as a warrior for climate change, there is not much Alison sees as impossible.
Montana Made and Kona Proven
Linsey Corbin wants to transcend the boundaries of triathlon and represent the importance of a sound mind, body, and diet in achieving dreams. Let’s all watch at the crux of her efforts and track her during the Ironman World Championship 2012 in Kona, Hawaii.
Venus de Miles 2012
As we rolled into the finish, my new-to-cycling 13-year-old daughter said, “It’s already over?” and proclaimed her desire to tackle a longer route next year—somewhat for the challenge, mostly to up the fun.
Harness Pre-Season Snow Sports Excitement
Channel your early-season jitters with a pre-season workout regiment and developing a winter game plan. Here’s how to motivate and prepare yourself for meeting your skiing and boarding goals.
Bodily Breakdown on the Inca Trail
“There was only one thing thwarting my trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and it was me.”
The Only GORP Recipe You Will Ever Need
GORP was originally the acronym for “good old raisins and peanuts.” This is the new-school, gourmet version, with whole nuts, seeds, and coconut.
10 Essentials for the TransRockies Run
You never know what race gear will be most useful until you begin—unless, of course, you have a list like this one.
Top 5 Gateway Sports for Adventure Junkies
Of the 141.1 million outdoor activity participants, 45% are women. Though we haven’t reached the golden 50% mark, we are growing participation in outdoors sports exponentially.
The Hotter’N Hell 100 Was My Life-Changing Race
At age 49, I look forward to whatever adventure I will tackle when I am the same age as my grandmother on her first group bike ride.
Adventure Makes The Heart Sing
“Inside all of us is HOPE. Inside all of us is FEAR. Inside all of us is ADVENTURE. Inside all of us is A WILD THING.” —Maurice Sendak
Wild and Precious Life
“Tell me what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” —Mary Oliver
Shadows Fall Behind You
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” –Walt Witman
The Nights You Remember
“No one looks back on her life and remembers the nights she had plenty of sleep.” —Unknown
Skin Care for Active, Outdoorsy Women
In a nutshell, sunscreen and antioxidants are the most crucial components of an outdoorsy woman’s skin care regimen.
Honey Stinger Waffles, Now in Lemon
The new Stinger Waffle Lemon feels like the yummiest 160 calories of organic energy I’ve ever eaten out of a wrapper.
The Little Things
The little things are the sweetest. Like the moment when you reach the top of the hill before the guys do, sipping sparkling wine on the porch after a run, like crashing a guys weekend with a girl friend, like the smell of rain after a wildfire scare, like Friday afternoon.
