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Posted on June 16, 2015 by Renee Minutola
“Why would you want to do that?” That’s the first question I get when I talk to friends, family, and clients about World’s Toughest Mudder. It is usually followed up with a stern look of disapproval. “You’re going to get hurt” ! I can understand their reservations. I have always......
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Posted on June 15, 2015 by Melanie Blenis
Seriously, kale has changed my life. Say you don’t like it? Let me convince you. You are gonna want to give it another try, or if you are a lover of it, as I am, I will reaffirm your dietary choice. I know that I am late to the party......
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Posted on May 13, 2015 by Hannah Hudson
For the second year in a row, I found myself staring up at the Olympic ski jump in Park City, Utah. I had signed up once again for Chris Spealler’s Mountain Meltdown – a hybrid between a 5k and a Crossfit competition. With just over 1,000 ft. in elevation gain,......
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Posted on May 11, 2015 by Melanie Blenis
Many aspects come together to make a ‘healthy’ family. And, families are different. What is important is to be an expert regarding your own family. When my boys were infants, I made two determinations: First, I would never let my own fears dictate their experience of life and second, to......
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Posted on May 6, 2015 by Margaret Schlachter
Amie “Live Wire” Booth has been profiled by Dirt in Your Skirt in the past. She is an endurance athlete who often tests the limits between sane and insane in some of her endeavors. Earlier this spring she choose to take on the new option at BattleFrog called BFX. Basically,......