Hi friends, Two years ago, I ran in the National Race to End Women’s Cancer with my brother-in-law, Ben, and my sister-in-law, Trina. It was a great and gratifying experience. I ran with a sign on my back to honor women who have had women’s gyn cancers. And together, we raised over $10,000. At that […]
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Getting in Shape for Ski Season. Exercise Helps.
Getting regular exercise is key to maintaining health and strength. While we recommend skiing and snowboarding on their own merits (joy! fun! exhilaration!), snowsports are also a great way to stay in shape and get outdoors during the winter. Of course, as with any sport, you’ll have more fun if you get in shape for […]
Getting in Shape for Snowboarding
Being an open-minded sort of mom, I realize that there are many, many families in which one or more members of the family rides and in some cases, it is mom. So here’s to you snowboarder mom. You’ll want to get in shape, too! (And, of course, what is good for you is good for the whole family, dads and kids included).
Getting in Shape for Telemark and Cross Country Skiing
If you read yesterday’s post, you will remember that “getting in shape” does not mean the same thing for every sport. It turns out that getting in shape for Alpine skiing is different from getting in shape for Telemark and Nordic skiing. Go figure. I do both. I will have to be in double-good shape.