Music Monday: Ordinary Day
Okay…so Great Big Sea isn’t actually from Ireland. They’re from Newfoundland. But if I ever feel like dancing a jig (not that I’m good at it — or, let’s be honest here, even know...
Monthly Archive: March 2025
Question of the Day: Cheers!
Some people cap off their workout with a protein shake – or even a glass of chocolate milk. Others go for a sports drink or some other kind of electrolyte drink. Others just stick...
Workout Review: 3,000 Power Walk on the Rebounder with Michelle Briehler
Since getting my very own mini trampoline for Christmas, I’ve been all about those weekly rebounder workouts (here’s a quick intro). Not only is it fun to spend a half hour bouncing, but it’s...
Step into Spring: Walking Outside to Improve Health & Happiness
Here in the Midwest, we often suffer through difficult winters—months of bitter cold and snowy conditions and (worst of all) day after day without seeing the sun. For walkers, the winter can be even...
Music Monday: Breathless
St. Paddy’s Day may be behind us, but why end the Irish celebration after the 17th? We went to a hockey game on St. Paddy’s, and the DJ kept the arena rocking with Irish...
Question of the Day: Stretching
I have a confession to make: I am TERRIBLE at stretching. I love the time I spend walking, and I want to squeeze in as much time as possible – so I tend to...
Hydration Review: Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
This article contains affiliate links. If you click on these links and place an order, we’ll get a small percentage of the purchase at no extra cost to you. A couple of years ago,...
Race Weekend Essentials: A Walker’s Packing List
For my most recent half marathon, I did something that I’d never done before: I traveled to a race. Normally, when I’m preparing for a race, I have the time to plan everything. I...
Music Monday: Get Lucky
Yes, today’s “lucky” song definitely has different connotations – but it’s definitely my favorite “lucky” song, which makes it perfect for the luckiest day of all, St. Paddy’s Day! Are you hitting the trail...
Question of the Day: Pi Day
Happy Pi Day, everyone! Today is one of the nerdiest holidays of the year – right up there with May the Fourth. But for those of us who are constantly paying attention to numbers...