Good morning! Not your average post from me today, but I hope you’ll read on. Today is Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in Colorado and 49 other states. On May 29, 2015, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Typically, endometrial cancer is seen in women who are quite a bit older and quite a […]
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Ski Food, Elevated: Four Favorite Ski-Themed Cookbooks
Without a doubt, my family loves to eat. And when we’re skiing, we eat a lot, which is why I’m a huge proponent of snacks. Yet woman, man and children cannot live on snacks alone, nor can we afford to dine out on every ski outing. That’s why I love ski-themed cookbooks. Easy + Tasty = Ski […]
My Favorite “Get in Shape for Ski Season” Workout
I’ve got five years of pre-season workouts in my archives. I’ve got workouts just for alpine skiing. Workouts to get you in shape for snowboarding, and one killer routine to build your nordic strength and agility (that’s for all you tele-skiers). But after five years, last year’s workout remains my favorite. It’s quick. It’s efficient. […]
What’s Your Goal for Fall? (Prismsport Giveaway, too)
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 […]