The country is in the middle of a heat wave and, since I live in the California desert, it’s even hotter here. The last few days it has topped out at 120 degrees with more of the same forecast in the week ahead. Not to mention that the humidity has been unusually high, making it […]
6 Daily Rituals That Will Help You Feel Good, Sleep Better, and Enjoy Life
I’ve been reflecting lately on some of the things that make me feel good. As I get older I have found that sometimes I tend to focus on the things that don’t feel good. My sore back when I wake up. My stiff knees when I start running. Arthritis in my hands that can make […]
Celebrating Father’s Day Memories and Saluting My #ULTRADAD
This post is sponsored by Michelob Ultra but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Father’s Day is always a little bittersweet for me. My dad, with whom I shared a birthday, passed away over 30 years ago. The holiday does always remind me to keep the other father’s in my life close […]
How You Can Help Protect the Colorado River and Other US Waterways
When most people think about the Colorado River, they visualize sun-drenched days, water skiing, swimming, and other water sports, or zooming down the river in a power boat. While that is all great (and I’ve had great times doing exactly all of that), mention of the Colorado River has a different meaning to me. This is a sponsored […]
Why Runners Need Calcium and Vitamin D
Running is great exercise. It is excellent for your cardiovascular health, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and helps keep your bones strong. Many runners would say that it’s also good for the soul, but that’s another post altogether. Running is also an intense heart and limb pounding exercise that requires proper training, rest, and […]
Balancing My Fitness Act: Mixing it Up in 2018
Most people think that I have this healthy living thing down pat. I’m a runner, after all, and have been for about 25 years. It’s my passion. I do complement my running with strength training, which is vital for staying strong and injury free. But I’m finding that, for an older(ish) runner, that may be […]
