As a military wife originally from New Zealand, I’ve had to accept that stability is no longer a word I can use in reference to my life and, as such, I’ve had to look for alternative ways to feel… more »
Embrace Vashistasana (Side Plank)
April 26, 2011 By 7 Comments
It seems like there are as many variations of asanas (poses) as there are teachers. Each school of yoga has its own philosophy about how to proceed with the physical asana. Each teacher reinterprets it for their style and each student adjusts it to fit their body. Your good judgment and awareness of breath will [...]
Train for Athleta Iron Girl
April 22, 2011 By 6 Comments
It’s time to commit to an Athleta Iron Girl race! This fun, inclusive series includes running races from the 5K to the half marathon, sprint triathlons, and even a duathlon (run/bike/run). Maybe you saw my three-part series on getting started in triathlon last year and were intrigued, but didn’t commit to a race. What are [...]
Race Recap: More/Fitness Half Marthon
April 19, 2011 By 10 Comments
Running. For some of us it is our joy. For others, the idea of running one mile, let alone 13.1 miles, conjures up a dread akin to having to appear in traffic court (as I did this morning!). I fall somewhere in the middle of those two extremes, although over the years my reluctance has [...]
Urban Outdoor Fitness
April 11, 2011 By 7 Comments
Blast into Spring and Get Ready for Summer with Urban Workouts It may come as a surprise, but urban workouts can be inspiring places to exercise, full of challenges and stimulation, along with the results that no gym can deliver. There are lots of reasons to take your fitness regimen out of the gym: fresh [...]
Photoshoots & Friendships in Panama
April 8, 2011 By 9 Comments
Enjoy this photo gallery and behind the scenes perspective from location partner Renee Kimball of Tranquilo Bay in Bocos del Toro, Panama, the location for our summer photoshoot… more »
Yoga Without Boundaries
April 7, 2011 By 5 Comments
When I was younger I was so full of energy. I couldn’t stand to sit and watch TV, and whenever I could, I was out in the yard doing gymnastics, roller skating or having running races with the neighborhood boys. I was extremely physical and competitive and didn’t like having to slow down. As a [...]
Run Your First Marathon. I Dare You.
April 4, 2011 By 24 Comments
Even for Phoenix, Arizona, it was freezing at 5:00 a.m. as I stood shivering in the darkness. Surrounded by 7,000 strangers, I wasn’t exactly alone, but I felt that way. Two hours prior I had left the security and warmth of my family and cozy hotel room to make my way to the start line [...]
It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know!
April 1, 2011 By 5 Comments
I’ve just returned from my first women’s surf trip that I organized to the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, typically referred to as surfing’s “Mecca.” It was my first time away from my boys, but I went with four great women, including my sister, Sherrie. All of us are at different levels of surfing, [...]
