Looking for some free and low-cost ways your family can get a healthy dose of fun this summer while staying close to home? You’re in the perfect place – North Carolina! We are fortunate to have so many recreational opportunities and resources in our backyard. In this article I wrote for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, see a sampling of places across the state to give you ideas Continue Reading
REVIEW: AfterShokz Bone Conduction Headphones for safer running, walking and cycling
Disclosure: I received this product to review. This post contains affiliate links. Every now and then, I come across a truly outstanding product -- something that is such a favorite that I use it on practically a daily basis. AfterShokz Wireless Boneless Conduction Headphones is definitely that. These headphones are something I had been wanting for quite some time, so I was SOOO excited to Continue Reading
Hillsborough tour spotlights early American history — on a bike
On Saturday, I really enjoyed participating in an event called "Bike Though Time in Historic Hillsborough (N.C.)". Thank you to historian Ernest Dollar and the Orange County Historical Museum for organizing this. It was so interesting! We learned about the town’s rich history from Dollar, an engaging storyteller. He is the director of the City of Raleigh Museum, and a former director of the Continue Reading
How to use the adult fitness equipment at Graham Regional Park
I'm excited to be partnering with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department on a new initiative, Fitness First on Saturdays. Please come on out and join me there! Fitness First on Saturdays will be from 8-9 a.m. on Saturday mornings from Sept. 9-Oct. 21, 2017, at the beautiful new Graham Regional Park in Haw River. Recreation Department staff and I will be on-site to Continue Reading
The must-have safety item you NEED if you run, walk or cycle!
As you know if you've followed my blog or social media, I love to be outdoors -- especially for fitness. Whenever I can, I get out in the fresh air and ride my bike, power walk or go hiking. While these are almost always wonderful experiences, unfortunately there is a dark side to being out there: personal safety can be at risk. I've had some very scary close calls. Once a man harassed me when Continue Reading
Week includes all sorts of new experiences — and a freak injury
I have a lot to share in this week's wrap-up! My first cycling group A local community organization called Mebane on the Move started a cycling group for new riders, which was perfect for me! I joined in on the first ride -- 12 miles in the countryside on a very warm Saturday morning. It was awesome, and just the right amount of challenge for me. This was my first time riding in a group. Continue Reading