Mary DeLaney | Travel is wonderful! It stimulates your mind and can unleash that adventurous side of you. But, I often hear women say, “I hope I can keep my weight gain under 10 pounds on my vacation.” If you are one of those gals, time to rethink your vacation. When you are browsing the guide books, choose trips where you will be active…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | I am a big believer in good nutrition. It is an essential element of fitness. However, I am having a hard time working this new item into my daily food diary. Where exactly does Humble Pie fit in? I know for certain that it isn’t a dessert, as it isn’t at all that tasty…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | As athletes we run a 35% probability of injury each year. If you are an elite or top performer the risk is 50%+. During training and racing you will have aches and pains. How do you know which pains you can train through and which should be a cause for concern? We are calling the first type “Green Light” (GL) pain. Performing at your maximum capacity is very uncomfortable, even painful. This generalized discomfort is harmless…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | Spring is starting to make itself seen, little by little. The sun is up a bit earlier and staying out a bit later. In the colder climates we are watching the snow melt and some early flowers push through the ground. We are getting the urge to be outside again and tune up our exercise program, whatever that may be. Time to hop off the stationary bike, jump out of the aerobics studio, step off the treadmill and breathe some fresh air…

by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | When people ask me what I do to stay fit, I reply “it depends on the season.” Participating in a variety of sports not only keeps all my muscle groups working, but also it stimulates my mind…