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What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to give to those in need – and to do so with one of your runner gal pals. Make a commitment together to train and race for a cause. The opportunities for charitable fundraising coupled with running, walking or riding challenges are endless. If there’s […]
Maybe I’m thinking a bit too much about something I’d like to receive for a present – but why not create your own gift-of-the-month foot pampering package? Treat your running sister, best friend, mother, daughter or training partner to a monthly pedicure date – because what athlete does not need help taking care of her […]
I spent last weekend in Colorado, where we were hit with 6-8 inches of fresh fluffy snow. With a gorgeous white blanket covering everything in sight, I couldn’t help but think about decorating for the holidays. I absolutely love Christmas tree ornaments, and I found these cute running themed decorations that would make a perfect […]
If your not-so-active family members have expressed and interest in getting fit, give them a boost in the right direction this holiday season. You can create your own tradition in the form of a family fitness challenge, and involve everyone in the fun. Plot out a custom race course. It can simply be a short […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s not too soon to start thinking about meaningful gifts for the runners on your list. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share some fun and unique ideas that I’ve come across. First up is a perfect item for the running scrapbook fanatic – or anyone, really, who wants to […]
CafePress is a user-generated commerce site for custom designed t-shirts and other goodies. What this means is that if you have a design to share, you can create a “shop” on CafePress and make the items available to anyone who’s interested. For example, if you have a running team or club, you can create your […]
When Denise Relke was sidelined from running due to a broken ankle, she created a running pendant in her silversmithing class. The pendant served as a talisman to ensure that Denise’s ankle would heal and she would be back on her feet again soon, running her favorite trails. Denise wasn’t the only one inspired by […]
At a time where charitable giving may be threatened by a shaky economy, Brooks Sports has eschewed this uncertainty and stepped up to pledge its support in the fight against breast cancer. With the launch of the Brooks For Her collection of performance running apparel, the company introduces a fitness and fashion savvy line accented […]
In most women’s pregnancies, there comes a point when we have to face the facts: We can no longer wear our pre-pregnancy workout clothes. At 15 weeks pregnant, my moment came a few days ago: Even my oversized T-shirts were starting to creep up over my expanding abdomen. And now that I’ve traded the pavement […]
Gore-Tex is known as the brand “guaranteed to keep you dry.” This October they’re exposing their softer side. “Give a Warm Fuzzy, Get a Warm Fuzzy” is a new program launching online to raise awareness and support for three respected outdoor charities and W.L. Gore’s newest Windstopper fleece. The warm and fuzzy Windstopper is so […]