I was excited to lead a women's hike on June 2, National Trails Day! National Trails Day is an annual initiative of the American Hiking Society to encourage everyone to experience the great outdoors. Events are held across the country. We explored the lovely Mountain Loop Trail at the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C. This scenic trail goes through the woods, Continue Reading
10 awesome hikes in the Triangle
Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in North Carolina's Triangle area to enjoy a healthy walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Wake County William B. Umstead State Park – There’s something for everyone at this expansive park. It offers 22 miles of hiking trails, including equestrian and mountain biking. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Continue Reading
Photo tour: A gorgeous spring walk at Duke Gardens
On a lovely mid-April Saturday, I went to one of the best places in this part of North Carolina for a beautiful spring walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, this gorgeous facility boasts 55 acres, and five miles of walking paths on a varied terrain. The Gardens are comprised of four sections: Historic Gardens, Doris Duke Center and Gardens, H.L. Continue Reading
10 easy ways to get started with Spring exercise
Spring is finally here! Everything seems to awaken and refresh in the spring. And it’s the perfect time to think about spring cleaning for our bodies, too. It’s time to get outside, stretch your legs and start to exercise again. For 10 easy tips to help you spring into fitness, see my story on the Blue Cross NC blog! [Sponsored] Continue Reading
VIDEO: Essential stretches for walkers and runners
I'm passionate about power walking. It helped me lose and keep off 60 pounds! (Read: My Weight Loss Story) But in my early days of walking, I wasn't yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery Continue Reading
Graham Walks + 2 walking workshops
I'm once again partnering with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department on a wonderful community initiative, Graham Walks! The spring Graham Walks Program lasts for 5 weeks beginning on Wednesday, April 4 and ending on Wednesday, May 9. It's a self-paced program to help you average 7K steps a day, and you can win some great prizes (including a personal training package with ME!). Read Continue Reading
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