Participating in women-only road and trail running races provide a less stressful experience for beginner walkers and runners, women who are self-conscious about their ability or body, or women who may be nervous about entering a so-called "real" race. These events focus on fun, friendship, and support. Below is a listing of numerous women-only road running races (and a … [Read more...] about 2016 Women’s Only Running Races in U.S. & Canada
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2015 Women’s Only Running Races in U.S. & Canada
Women-only road and trail running races are fun, friendly and supportive. Many are perfect for Divas starting out on a walking or running program because the focus is on participation, not fast times! Listed here are numerous women-only road running races (and a handful of trail races) set for 2015 in the United States and Canada (in alphabetical order first by state or … [Read more...] about 2015 Women’s Only Running Races in U.S. & Canada
In Order to Win You First Have to Show Up
When I participated in several track events at the Mesquite Senior Games on April 12, 2014, I wanted to accomplish three things: Start and finish each event Have fun no matter my race times Win a medal Are you thinking "Oh, that's easy to do" or "Come on, can't you be more ambitious than that?" Well, that's what my inner critic said too. The problem is this: if I set … [Read more...] about In Order to Win You First Have to Show Up
Walking While Birdwatching: A Perfect Spring Exercise
On Saturday, I opted for an easy 30-minute walk to keep things loose in preparation for my Henderson Senior Games track and field events the next morning. I headed over to go to Clark County Wetlands Park on the east side of the Las Vegas valley. Here, I can watch for a variety of resident and migratory birds (along with ground squirrels and cottontails to name a few) while … [Read more...] about Walking While Birdwatching: A Perfect Spring Exercise
Fitness Friday: Just Get It Done!
In today's Fitness Friday video on YouTube I talk about a recent walk workout that I almost didn't do...yet so happy I did. … [Read more...] about Fitness Friday: Just Get It Done!