Category Archives: Move it

Early Morning Walk

The weather Memorial Day weekend was picture perfect! I took advantage by getting outside each day for walk. The clouds over the mountains may look like rain was heading my way, but not one drop fell.

Nature Noise

Have you noticed how certain sounds just help you to de-stress and relax. One of my favorite “nature noises” is the sound of water. While moving outside this spring, I have noticed that the lakes, rivers, and streams are overflowing and the sound of the water is so soothing. A river beach I like to […]
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And Back in the PNW

One of my favorite things about this time of year is longer days with more time to be outside doing the things I love. I enjoyed biking up on the ridge in the trees and along the river.   The single track trail is one that I like to snowshoe in the winter and hike […]
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Leaving Kauai

On the last day of most vacations, you want to do all of those things that made the trip so special.  Visiting Hawaii,  I want to eat the local foods of the islands, walk on the beach, play in the surf, and watch that one last sunset. The last morning on Kauai I sliced up […]
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Wettest Road Bike Ever

This past weekend I took the “wettest” road bike ever!  And I felt like I was on the “wettest” spot on earth.  I have never been so soaked and still had such an inspiring bike.  I could not take my eyes off this fence-line along the road.  No wonder it is called Misty Isle Farm. […]
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Fickle Spring Weather

Well, it is really trying to be spring here in the Northwest.  We have one day of sun breaks and another day of clouds, fog, and rain. But yes the signs of spring are here to stay! Last weekend there were clouds in the valley in Eastern Washington.  Plants are popping up even at higher […]
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Get your D

Getting exercise outside is the perfect way to boost your energy and improve your levels of vitamin D.  This vitamin is fat-soluble and needed for strong bones and a healthy immune system. The best source for vitamin D is regular exposure to the sun. Some researchers suggest five to 30 minutes of sun exposure between […]
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A perfect ski day

Why not consider participating in outside activities you enjoy? The fitness industry has seen an incredible boom, however there has not been significant changes in physical activity across the nation.  Recent research has shown people enjoy walking outside much more than inside. Moving physical activities outside can help reluctant exercisers establish more consistent routines and maintain their […]
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A Late Winter Bike

Some people (like ;D like working out at the gym. Others (like me) love getting outside to feed our spirit AND get some exercise. There is some research that suggests outdoor exercise might have even more health benefits than a trip to the gym. Check out these six reasons from Huffington Post Wellness (9/21/14) to […]
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Move Outside

Spring is that time of year that the weather can be unpredictable.  The Seattle area does not have the extremes from day-to-day that other parts of the country experience with very distinct seasons, but Eastern Washington was very interesting last week. Eastern Washington is that part of the state east of the Cascade Mountains.  A […]
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