From a Great (Virtual) Skirt Hike(r): Inspiration Leads to Perspiration

Challenges — February 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Editors’ Note: we’re thrilled to have our first guest post from our good friend and former Atlantan, Vanessa. We think she has a pretty good perspective on muscling through the winter weather and staying motivated. Thanks Vanessa and good luck on your journey! In a former life, I had plenty of free time (sort of), tried to run several times a week (at one point, with one of the Great Skirt Hike gals),...

From a Great (Virtual) Skirt Hike(r): Inspiration Leads to Perspiration

February 2nd, 2010 | Challenges | Read More

We Love Wacky Wonderful Wicking Wear!

When shopping for atheletic wear you may notice gear tagged with all sorts of technical terms such as base-layer, anti-odor, microfiber, performance tee, quick dry, tagless, compression, etc. But perhaps the most significant for any athlete looking to work up a sweat is the almighty WICKING material....

January 28th, 2010 | Gear, Reviews, Shopping | Read More

Pimento Cheese is My Kryptonite

I know I’m not alone. Just when you think you have your will-power locked down, someone lays a tub of pimento cheese and crackers in front of you and all sense of portion control and moderation go out the door. When I am strong, it weakens me. When I am lonely and sad, it cheers me. Some people...

January 24th, 2010 | Food | Read More

10 Ways to Lower Grocery Bills and Improve Your Health

A couple weeks ago I was chatting with some folks on a Facebook thread about getting healthy, losing weight and money. In the long list of things that make it difficult to get into shape, being on a budget is certainly one of them. But it’s also an excuse. I think most of us, having gone through...

December 20th, 2009 | Food | Read More

The Right Socks: A Party in Your Boots

The Skirts have been hiking religiously for nearly seven months now and one thing I’ve learned is that we’re learning new things every day. You all may have picked up on the fact that one of the things I love about my new-found sportiness is shopping for gear. We like the light hiking sock...

December 7th, 2009 | Gear | Read More

1,099 Stairs at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Hurricane Falls Jill and I were so focused on completing the 1,099 stairs in and out of Tallulah Gorge that we completely ignored all other hallmarks of historical and pop culture import here in this North Georgia resort town. A little history First, let’s clarify “resort town.” Apparently,...

November 30th, 2009 | Trails | Read More

The Great American Smoke Out

Be careful with those matches kiddo. In addition to it being National Epilepsy Awareness Month, there are a few other things being celebrated in November including Lung Cancer Awareness, AIDS Awareness, Georgia Pecans, Pet Cancer Awareness, Impotency, Alzheimers, Sweet Potato Awareness, Adoption, Home...

November 17th, 2009 | Challenges | Read More

All shook up: Talk About Epilepsy!

Up until about 16 months ago, I probably would not have been so enthusiastic about climbing Machu Picchu. I would have been terrified that at some point during the journey, I would have a seizure on the side of the hill, freak Jill and the rest of the hikers out and have to be carried off by the Peruvian...

November 6th, 2009 | Life | Read More

Totally Tuber: Eating in Peru

Lucky for Jill, we will be carbo-loading for most of the time we are in Peru. With 2,000 varieties of potatoes (one of her favorite foods), it’s only natural that Lima is home to the International Potato Center, and the cuisine incorporates the lovely tuber into many of its dishes. Lucky for me,...

November 2nd, 2009 | Food | Read More

My scale is stuck – an uneasy plateau.

We made some noble claims about cardiovascular health and shaping up for hiking that big hill in Peru, but I think it would be rather dishonest if we didn’t talk a bit about weight loss here. It’s not the ultimate goal, but it’s a byproduct of all this HEALTH and ATHLETICISM that Jill...

October 22nd, 2009 | Challenges | Read More