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
Photo tour: A winter hike at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough, NC
Today, my son and I took the opportunity of a beautiful, mild Saturday morning to visit one of Orange County's newer parks, Blackwood Farm Park. Located next to I-40 between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, N.C., the park is 152 acres of forest trails and open spaces situated on an historic farm property. There are currently four miles of hiking trails, a picnic shelter with tables, and a pond Continue Reading
Tranquility in 30 minutes: A quick forest hike at Eno River State Park
The Japanese have a term, Shinrin-yoku, that means “forest bathing” — a visit to the forest for relaxation, a chance to stroll through nature and take in the atmosphere for one’s well-being. Walking in the forest is refreshing for your body and soul. On an early morning in late October, my son and I took a walk at Eno River State Park. We didn't have much time, because he had an Continue Reading
Photo tour: A hike at beautiful Stone Mountain State Park, NC
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. On Labor Day, I had the pleasure of spending a gorgeous afternoon doing two favorite things: Spending time with both of my kids, and visiting one of North Carolina's lovely mountain parks. My daughter and son are in their 20s, with their own full lives and careers, so I treasure any time it works out that we can all get together and 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
Awesome walking and running accessories to get you up and moving!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission from Amazon if you click a link and purchase something that I recommended. While clicking these links doesn't affect the price you pay for the item and won't cost you any extra money, it will help me keep this site up and running. Thank you for your support! I'm a huge fan of walking -- it's how I lost Continue Reading
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