Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. If you haven't been to a u-pick farm, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love it. To keep fresh-picked strawberries longer, (1) Store in the refrigerator, and (2) Continue Reading
Join me for a 5-Day Walking Challenge to walk 10 minutes each day
I am very excited to be collaborating with Blue Cross NC to host a 5-Day Walking Challenge, virtually! The aim is to walk 10 minutes a day (or whatever you can do) for five days straight, Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, 2022. Friday is Earth Day as well -- what better chance to get outdoors and soak up some sunshine, fresh air and nature. Walking is so great for us, physically and Continue Reading
Discover the joy of bike riding for exercise and fun
Ready to dust off that bike in the garage and go for a spin? It's a fun way to get some exercise and fresh air. In my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn more about the benefits of cycling and how to get started. Plus, I share the unusual reason I started riding my bike again! Read on the Blue Cross NC Blog Also see: "Getting started with cycling? Here’s my must-have bicycle accessories Continue Reading
Getting started with cycling? Here’s my must-have bicycle accessories list
I'm a big believer in "use what you have" and starting simple. Having said that, when I took up bike riding for fun and exercise, I quickly realized that to have a more comfortable and safe ride there were several items I really needed. So I added gear and accessories, one thing at a time. Here is a list of the type of bike accessories I use. Some are critical and some are nice-to-haves, but Continue Reading
Favorite places for a beautiful walk in Orange County, North Carolina
Being out in nature is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill area to enjoy a scenic walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – This scenic trail goes through the woods, along the peaceful Eno River, and up to the overlook where you’ll Continue Reading
Graham Walks helps community take millions of steps
I was proud to partner once again with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department on a wonderful community initiative, Graham Walks. The spring 2018 Graham Walks Program lasted for 5 weeks from April 4-May 9. It’s a self-paced program to help participants average 7K steps a day. Incentives include the opportunity to win one of several grand prizes. As you can see on the above Continue Reading