Category Archives: Fitness

Karah Levely-Rinaldi: The dresser, episode II – “Return of the Stinkeye”

Posted on 16 April, 2013 by krinaldi

So, here I find it two weeks since my last update on the dresser project with my 13-year-old. There’s no empire or light sabers but plenty of clashing to go around. I don’t want to get all negative about this … Continue reading →

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Carolyn Fallon: Spring into better health

Posted on 13 March, 2013 by vdaehn1

You may not be aware that March is National Nutrition Month. To be honest, this fact escaped my knowledge until recently, when my 13-year-old cousin was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This motivated me to do some research on how … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fueling young athletes

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by mcawood

My girls have become calorie-burning machines. I continue to be amazed by the amount of food consumed at our household! Between gymnastics, swimming and an after-school running program, as well as normal growing, they are steady grazers.  There are many … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Seeing things in a positive light

Posted on 20 February, 2013 by krinaldi

Don’t worry, be happy. It seems like such a trite, simplistic world view, right? Well, I had about a million reasons I was trying to use to convince myself otherwise this weekend. And I almost used those reasons to talk … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Bettering ourselves, even when it’s freezing

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by krinaldi

Look around. Leaves are brown. There’s a patch of snow on the ground. I am normally a pretty hardy runner; cold, heat, so what? You dress for the conditions and get out there. But, as most of you may have … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Young And Fearless

Posted on 26 November, 2012 by krinaldi

Good luck! Run! That’s how I often the describe the advice that one might give to a child at birth who is fourth and youngest in the birth order, like my 6-year-old daughter, Ava. The first time around, as parents, … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: Pain and yoga and fear

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by vdaehn1

I hate yoga. This is a recent realization for me. I used to love it and looked forward to my class every week. I would leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and ready to face my day. Things have changed. Six … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Taking time for Mom

Posted on 5 November, 2012 by vdaehn1

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came. Oh, and that name is not “Mom.” There, I said it. Sometimes, even though we love our kids, and truly are thankful to be … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: Hiking Mt. Garfield

Posted on 31 October, 2012 by vdaehn1

My youngest son is becoming a hiker.  He is finally to an age where he can comfortably keep up and enjoy himself at the same time.  I wasn’t sure we would get to this place looking back a short time … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Facing your fears

Posted on 15 October, 2012 by vdaehn1

I was afraid of the dark. I know that sounds nuts. At age 39, I should be well beyond that. But let me explain. Running has been my outlet, my saving grace, my comfort zone, for several years now. I … Continue reading →

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