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Interview with Sandy Ford

April 24, 2009 By 1 Comment

by Holly Brooks, Nordic Ski Coach
Sandy Ford is a five-foot, one hundred and five pound mother of four. On weekdays she takes care of her children, and on the weekends she works as a registered nurse in the maternity section of the local hospital. Three years ago Sandy joined the APU Nordic Ski Center Master’s training program. She has gone from someone who had never entered a race in her life to an active participant and competitor…

Filed Under: Gym & Training, Share Your Chi, Snow Sports

24 Hours of Pain (and Pleasure)

March 30, 2009 By 2 Comments

By Dina Mishev
No, I’m not a masochist, but yes, I love the way my body hurts after physical exertions. In fact, it was because I wanted to feel this kind of exercise-induced pain that I signed up for my first ever 24 hour race. And just in case doing a 24 hour race itself wouldn’t be enough to bring it on, I decided my goal would be to set a new world record for the most vertical feet skied uphill by a woman in 24 hours…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi, Snow Sports

Fiscally Friendly Fitness

March 30, 2009 By 2 Comments

by Rebecca Pacheco, Om Gal
One thing has become abundantly clear to all of us of late: Our country is in the midst of a devastating recession. We’re looking for ways to streamline our budgets, protect our assets, or simply stay afloat financially. Our spending on health and wellness is shifting too, but there are ways to streamline your fitness budget without expanding your waistline…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi

Let In The Joy

March 26, 2009 By 13 Comments

by Maggie Jacobus, Tierra Magnifica
What is your dream? Are you living it? If not, what’s holding you back? A long-term dream of mine was to live abroad with my husband and children. I longed for unstructured time with my three boys; I yearned for the freedom to experience new cultures, places and people. What held me back from my dream was fear…

Filed Under: Healthy Inspiration, Share Your Chi

The Sweet Road to Kona

February 27, 2009 By 9 Comments

by Katie Bolling
I thought it was a challenge in itself when I qualified for the Ironman World Championship as an amateur age-grouper and mother of a nine month old in the fall of 2006. However, the road to get me to the starting line of the Ironman World Championship had many more obstacles in store for me…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi, Triathlon

Gliding Through Dreams to Reality

January 23, 2009 By 4 Comments

by Maria DeSilva
I am still euphoric from watching 41 year-old mom Dara Torres receive her silver medal at the Summer Olympics. It is with this rare and inspirational person in mind that I tell you my story. A life changing moment caused me to learn about that key difference between Dara Torres and myself…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi

Surfer Bride

January 19, 2009 By 8 Comments

by Alison Ferguson
As a surfer (started surfing about 8 years-old), I always thought I would have a wedding on the beach. When I could not win the battle of location with my mom, I decided that at least the rehearsal would be a beach party…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi, Surf

New Year Resolutions and Revolutions

January 12, 2009 By 3 Comments

by Colleen Cannon, Women’s Quest
Before you start going crazy with hard core New Year’s resolutions, take time to make a little space for some fresh new insights. A good way to do this is to clear out any grudges, resentments, fears or blocks that could be keeping you from getting what you want in the New Year…

Filed Under: Healthy Inspiration

Tales of the Paddling Pink Toes

January 12, 2009 By 8 Comments

by Rochelle King
Thursday afternoon I sat in a massage chair after picking out a nail color for my toes. A work function dictated that I have neat, polished nails to mingle with some successful ladies of business, but on a selfish note I also wanted to go into my weekend with a little flare. The schedule of fun included a 10 mile paddle race which would finish almost simultaneously with the start of my surf final…

Filed Under: Share Your Chi

Fresh Start

January 6, 2009 By 7 Comments

by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
I keep this post-it on my cork board as a reminder of how far I have come. The 30% refers to my body fat seven months after my son was born. In the spirit of the new year and renewing our healthy lifestyle, let’s talk about how some (not all) of us relate to food…

Filed Under: Healthy Inspiration, Kettlebell