By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
The half marathon suffers from its label as half. Completing this distance is an accomplishment belittled by the name of the race—it feels like a whole adventure, not half of anything. At the same time, this is a distance that most runners can accomplish without undue trouble. You—yes, you—can probably finish a half feeling good…
Training for a Half Marathon
April 6, 2009 By 18 Comments
Training for a 10K
January 5, 2009 By 16 Comments
By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Ready to build on your 5K success? Running a 10K requires more sustained focus than the 5K. You’ll probably learn some interesting facts about yourself and how you handle intensity, and this in turn gives you more strength in all areas of your life…
Outdoor Yoga: Poses for Hikers
September 24, 2008 By 10 Comments
by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Hiking is a great reminder to have fun when you exercise. We do it not just for the health benefits, but also for enjoyment. Health-wise, it’s great to get outside and into nature, and there’s the body and mind benefits of the long, low-intensity cardio workout from a good solid hike. So what else do you need to add to this almost-perfect mix? Yoga, of course.
Training For a 5K
September 22, 2008 By 23 Comments
By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Maybe you used to run but got out of the habit when life got in the way. Maybe you’re happy with your current gym routine and the occasional jog. Maybe you already run some and feel intrigued by the stories of your friends who run marathons. Training for a 5K is a great place to start your trip to becoming a runner…
Cowgirl Yoga: Poses for Riders
June 24, 2008 By 12 Comments
by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Margaret demonstrates her favorite Cowgirl Yoga poses for stretching and strengthening the muscles affected by horse riding. Try them before or after you ride to enhance your time in the saddle…
Q & A With Colleen Cannon
March 7, 2008 By 7 Comments
Being athletic, at any level, allows you a little space to relax and breathe and get the oxygen flowing. Once you start moving and your brain gets into the flow, you will automatically connect with the bigger picture…
Q & A With Lisa Smith-Batchen
March 5, 2008 By 49 Comments
Bonding, sharing information and working together through the good, the bad and the ugly makes us better people…
Q & A With Sarahlee Lawrence
March 4, 2008 By 1 Comment
Participation in physical activities changes one’s mindset for life. The outdoors keep me grounded and fully conscious of the basics…
Q & A With Margaret Burns Vap
March 4, 2008 By 1 Comment
Yoga helps you let go of the need to achieve results that drive so many aspects life. Letting go of expectations in your practice results in freedom to be happy…
