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Fitness for Fun

Dynamic vs. Static Stretching: What You Need to Know

June 1, 2018
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Whether it’s a daily workout or an occasional activity like a hike, bike ride or paddle, it’s important to prepare our muscles. In the old days, when I was in …

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Cross Country Ski Basics

December 26, 2017
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Cross country, or nordic, skiing is an awesome and fun winter sport that most anyone can do. It’s also one of the best all-around exercises for us. Here are some …

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Snowshoeing: How to Get Started

December 26, 2019November 10, 2017

Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible outdoor winter activities. It’s also one of the easiest to get started in. No athletic ability is required—if you can walk, you can …

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A Run-Walk-Run Strategy for Us Older Folks

April 13, 2019February 2, 2016
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(This post was updated on 4/13/19) Run-walk-run? Isn’t that sort of like quitting? I used to think if I didn’t run the whole way I had somehow copped out. Not …

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An Ode to Trail Running

July 3, 2017September 30, 2015
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Trail running is something I’d love to do more of, but haven’t yet. Mostly because I have to drive to all the trails! My daughter and I ran a half …

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