I have shared a lot of running tips over the years. Everything from how to start running, injury prevention tips, running your first half marathon or marathon, to how to stay motivated and mentally strong. I thought it would be fun to take the best points of all of those posts and share them together […]
Meet the New Theragun Mini Massage Gun! My Review
I’m changing things up for Monday! Today, instead of my boring old running recap (which I can’t even prove since, you know, Garmin is down), I’m sharing my review of the new Theragun Mini Massage Gun. I have been fortunate to own and try quite a few massage guns, including the granddaddy of them all, […]
The Heat Continues (but I’m going Virtual Camping!)
Three weeks into July and I’m pretty sure the first words out of my mouth at any given time are “it’s too hot!” I’ve lived in the desert for about 40 years but there’s something about 120 degrees that gets me going like that. The heat continues and all I can do is hope that […]
Vegan Seitan and Rice Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
After a busy weekend, I’m popping in quickly to share this amazing vegan seitan rice salad recipe. It’s a take-off on a favorite (and long gone) restaurant dish. Way back when, I used to have it with chicken, but even then (this was almost 20 years ago), the restaurant offered a vegan version with seitan. I […]
Ultimate Body Blaster Workout: 5 Moves for Total Body Conditioning
I put this ultimate body blaster workout together for a client of mine a while back. With only five exercises, including cardio, it will challenge your entire body, especially your core and glutes. My client did two sets, but, depending on your time and goals you can do from one to five! It’s heating […]
Summer in the Desert. The Weekly Run-Down
When the most exciting things going on in your life are returning to teaching your LifeStretch class and renewing your first aid certification you know it’s summer in the desert (COVID-19 version). Way back in March I joked that Sheltering in Place was much like summer in the desert. It’s too hot to go anywhere, […]







