I've got some seriously itchy feet. I wanna get outside. I wanna get trainin'. I wanna race. I just gotta decide what my goal race will be for 2022.* Will it be cycling? Race walking? Power walking? A return to triathlon? Choosing what to do will determine my training plans and "B Races." Those events help me track my progress, and keep me motivated when the Vegas heat … [Read more...] about My Spring 2022 Virtual Races
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Steppin’ It Up in January: A Mind & Power Walking Challenge
With the holidays behind us, we can all now take a deep breath and take a moment to accept the dreams, goals, and possibilities we see for ourselves in the year ahead. To help us get started on that journey is the following challenge, using gentleness and enjoyment to get OUR MINDS back into wanting daily physical movement, and setting a daily routine. Have FUN, and ignore … [Read more...] about Steppin’ It Up in January: A Mind & Power Walking Challenge
Let’s Get Moving 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge
Get ready for the first in a series of fun, Slowpoke Diva-friendly challenges designed to help you get moving! It's completely free, and is done at your pace and schedule. How the 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge Works Our goal is to kick start the healthy habit of daily movement, and this challenge uses walking and bike riding to accomplish that. Every day we will … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Moving 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge
Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages
MESQUITE, NEVADA -- The Mesquite Senior Games' “Back Together! Let’s Get Active Together!” virtual challenge encourages all generations to walk, run or bike during the month of June, and to share photos and stories of their adventures on Facebook or their favorite social channel. Walkers, runners, and cyclists can follow their favorite paths, trails or roads -- anywhere in … [Read more...] about Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages
Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!
Articles touting the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day pop up on a regular basis in my various news and social media feeds. This one popped up today and I think it contains pretty good information in quick, easy-to-read format. Unlike most articles, the author's sources do recommend starting off easy (and to wear running shoes). That's one of my cardinal rules: If you … [Read more...] about Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!