Gear Review: Avia Comfort Performance Shoes
I don’t know about you, but I am very passionate about my shoes. When I find a pair of comfortable shoes, it’s life-changing. They make every walk a little more joyful. When I bought...
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Get Outside! Making the Transition to Outdoor Walks
Spring is officially here! And though the weather where I live is still incredibly unpredictable—37 degrees one day, 72 and rainy the next—it’s time to start thinking about making the move from walking indoors...
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...
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...