How my training diet ruined my life…
As many of you know, I have been having some major problems with my health lately. Since mid September I have dealt with varying degrees of pain, swelling and inflammation that have left me...
View ArticleA Thankful Year…
Well, it appears to be that time of year again… Winter heavily lumbers in, the frantic holidays quickly approach and our minds instinctually seem to review and quantify the accomplishments of the...
View ArticleYoga Practice for Hikers: The Importance of Breathing…
As you sit at your computer reading this article, I want you to be conscious of your breathing. Consciously exhale long and easy through your nose, do not force the breath, just let it escape through...
View ArticleYoga Practice for Hikers: Sun Salutation…
As lovers of the outdoors, hikers and backpackers alike have a close, almost reverential relationship with the sun. We love spending our days under the warmth of it’s rays, we use the sun for...
View ArticleYoga Practice for Hikers: The Downward Dog vs. The Cobra Pose…
We all love our outdoor pursuits, but hiking and backpacking can put unique strain on your body. The forward bending posture and, often, prolonged uphill climbing creates stress in the lower back,...
View ArticleGear Review: Manduka eKO SuperLite® Travel Mat…
Yoga gear and apparel provider, Manduka (@MandukaYoga) recently started a regular contest on their Facebook Page for 2012. The nature of their “Happy YOU Year” contest is to “Tell us what you plan to...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 1…
Thanks to some of the new treatment I’ve been getting from the Body Tune-up Shop here in Scottsdale I am feeling good enough to start running again. Dave has done amazing things in a just a few short...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 3…
When my buddy sent me a message last night asking if I was up for a hike/trail run in the morning I was excited at the opportunity to get off the pavement! I prefer trail running over pavement running...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 4…
I treated today as a rest day. I was still feeling the effects from the trail run in my ankles this morning and felt like I could benefit from something a little different. So I did a much shorter...
View ArticleA Good Run…
I didn’t want to run today. I haven’t really been out on a real run since the wedding in October. My failure to complete 30 Days of Running coupled with all of the travel from the wedding/honeymoon,...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 1…
Thanks to some of the new treatment I’ve been getting from the Body Tune-up Shop here in Scottsdale I am feeling good enough to start running again. Dave has done amazing things in a just a few short...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 3…
When my buddy sent me a message last night asking if I was up for a hike/trail run in the morning I was excited at the opportunity to get off the pavement! I prefer trail running over pavement running...
View Article30 Days of Running – Day 4…
I treated today as a rest day. I was still feeling the effects from the trail run in my ankles this morning and felt like I could benefit from something a little different. So I did a much shorter...
View ArticleA Good Run…
I didn’t want to run today. I haven’t really been out on a real run since the wedding in October. My failure to complete 30 Days of Running coupled with all of the travel from the wedding/honeymoon,...
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