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Health

Stay Hydrated to Ski Your Best (+RaveRunner Review)

November 22, 2023 by braveskimom

RaveRunner skiing chest pack being used by a man

While we often think about hydration during the summer when we’re hot and thirsty, it’s easy to get dehydrated in winter, especially when you’re skiing at altitude. Staying hydrated will help you 1) feel better and ski stronger, 2) stay warmer and be more resilient in cold weather, and 3) avoid altitude sickness. Stay hydrated […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Health, Skiing Tagged With: staying healthy

Five Common Sense Tips for Wintertime Health

December 7, 2021 by braveskimom

Another month, another COVID variant…sigh. But that’s not what today’s post is about. Instead, since none of us wants to get a cold or the flu this ski season, here are five common sense tips for wintertime health. (This post was written by me and originally published at FIS Snowkidz. It has been updated for […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, Health, Skiing With Kids Tagged With: health, staying well

Please Join Team Lynch Syndrome and #Move4Her to End Women’s Cancer

August 24, 2021 by braveskimom

September 26 is the day! If you haven’t signed up to join our team, but you’ve been thinking about it, please sign up today. Your participation makes a big difference. Thank you! Sorry, you must enable javascript to view this content from https://runsignup.com/.

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Filed Under: Good Stuff, Health Tagged With: foundation for women's cancer, lynch syndrome, move4her

What I LOVED About 2020 (#Move4Her)

June 14, 2021 by braveskimom

You know what I LOVED about 2020? Participating in virtual runs, races, and fundraising events, like #Move4Her. Not having to travel, but still being able to compete and raise money, was a highlight of my COVID-19 Pandemic Experience. This was because runs and races provided purpose, inspiration and community, even when we were locked down tight. […]

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Filed Under: Good Stuff, Health Tagged With: foundation for women's cancer, lynch syndrome, move4her

Living With Lynch Syndrome (It’s LS Awareness Day!)

March 22, 2021 by braveskimom

Good morning! It’s Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, March 22nd. Since 2016, I’ve shared about a post about Lynch Syndrome in hopes of spreading awareness about this family of cancer-causing genetic mutations. Today, I’m dispensing with words and simply sharing some images. Please remember, if your family has a suspicious cancer history (people under age 50 […]

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