Bikepacking on the C&O/GAP Trail
For this adventure, I discovered a great trip with a trail that provides two different camping perspectives.
440 Performance Youth Training
Discover the youth training opportunities at 440 Performance Youth Training!
Ghoul Runnings
Opening in May of each year, Ghoul Runnings offers guided and self-guided tours including safety and training classes.
Check Off Your Fitness Bucket List
Have you ever wanted to start (and stick with) a fitness program? Have you ever wondered if you were even physically capable of participating in one? Have you ever felt like you just don’t have the motivation or drive to make fitness a part of your life? You, certainly, aren’t alone. Over the years, I’ve […]
Run a Marathon in 2022 Bucket List
So, You Want to Run a Marathon in 2022? Whether you’re new to running or you’ve been around the block a few times (pun intended), your first marathon can seem daunting. Covering 26.2 miles on foot is no small feat, and many people don’t know where to start to prepare for such a task. I […]
Impact Martial Arts Ohio
Is Learning Martial Arts on Your Bucket List? Have you ever wanted to learn martial arts? Now is the perfect time to give it a try. Whether you are a working parent, college or high school student, or someone looking to find strength in life, the martial arts offer numerous advantages to living a healthy […]
More Than Just Abs
We all know our core is important to strengthen because a strong core makes us look good. But strengthening our core is so much more than just looking good. Our core consists of a lot of muscles, I refer to it as the shoulder girdle to the hip girdle. Our core is responsible for balance, […]
Why I Run
Running is not something that has always come naturally to me. I grew up watching my big sister boast of the fun she had on the cross country and track teams, and so many of my younger years were spent doing kids’ fun runs and volunteering for the long-distance races (two laps around the soccer […]
How to Improve Your Race Time
Five Runs to Improve Your Race Time If you’re a runner, you know that some days out on the road or trails can get monotonous. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned running veteran, it’s important to know that there are different types of runs you can be doing to spice up your […]
Biking the Great Allegheny Passage
When I got my Bianchi bicycle a few years ago I never imagined what was waiting for me on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). Stretching from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, this 150-mile biking and hiking trail is truly an adventure for the entire family or just you and another person. The trail is built […]
Adaptive Cycling Iowa
No Boundaries on This Bike Ride The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa averaging approximately 450-500 miles. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. This rolling celebration of Iowa attracts participants from all 50 states and many […]
From Heart Attack to Ironman
On January 23, 2015, I had a heart attack at the age of 58. Everyone who knew me was surprised as I had always been a runner and fitness-minded individual. I had been in a fairly aggressive workout program from August through January to get ready to run distance again. That night in January I […]