For most people, the new year begins on January 1st. If you’re a parent, however, you know that there are two “new years” on the calendar. And the real one is the day in late summer or early fall when school begins. Back-to-School Day is when I find myself looking forward and backward simultaneously, through a hazy wash […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Tales From Another Mother Runner
I will be the first to tell you that running doth not a skier make. I learned this the hard way one autumn, when preferring running to biking and running to weights, I did nothing but run. Come winter, while my legs were in great shape for running, they were not ready for skiing. Since then I’ve […]
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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting in Shape for Skiing
Procrastinate much? Yeah. Me, too. Ski season is here and I haven’t really done any focused physical preparation. If you’re like me, and the season has snuck up on you, here’s a workout to help get you in shape, whether you’ve got two weeks ’til you hit the slopes, or two days. And you don’t have to stop […]
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Skiing Again: An Adaptive Skier’s Return to the Slopes
From the BSM: In December 2012, I reviewed Judy Johnson Berna’s book, Just One Foot. I didn’t realize it then, but Judy had been away from skiing for a few years. This past season, she got back on snow. The challenge of skiing again surprised her. Here’s what she has to say about getting back out […]
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Get In Shape for Skiing and Snowboarding
When you woke up this morning what was the first thing you thought about doing? Chances are the first thing you thought of was NOT getting in shape for skiing. Still with the North American ski season underway in Colorado, the time is now. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, serious athlete or couch potato during […]
