Note: This review was updated on Aug. 30, 2018 with links to a newer model of speaker and a portable power bank for the wireless headset receiver. I am a fitness instructor, currently teaching a large group exercise class at a gym and also creating my own classes and pop-up workshops in various locations. When it comes to my classes and in my own workouts, I'm ALL about the music! It needs Continue Reading
Take a walk or run on the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail
One thing I love about North Carolina, besides its stunning natural beauty, is the character found in so many towns and spaces. There's a uniqueness, a creativity, both hidden and in plain view, that manages to weave history and the present. I've lived here for almost a decade and I'm still having fun discovering new-to-me places, right in my own backyard. Obviously, this speaks to the dedication 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
Learning about locally grown food (and cute baby animals!) on the Piedmont Farm Tour
Last Saturday and Sunday, my husband and I had the pleasure of doing the 21st Annual Piedmont Farm Tour, sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and local co-op Weaver Street Market. This was our first time taking the tour, although it's something we'd been wanting to do for a while. I'm so glad we did. We had a wonderful time, and learned a lot! Local farmers open their Continue Reading
Celebrating 7 years of fitness with 7 giveaways!
This is a very special day for me. It was seven years ago today that I started working out every day — a decision that changed my life forever. Back then I had no expectation of success, having failed so many times before. I wish I could have seen into the future to today, to see that I could do it. That I did it! Read my weight loss story This year, I wanted to do Continue Reading
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