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

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...

February 2nd, 2010 | Challenges | 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

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

Taking Granite For Granted

One of Stone Mountain's many attractions Stone Mountain, the largest piece of exposed granite in the world, yes that’s the WORLD folks, is a mere 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. This five square mile park is Georgia’s most visited attraction. Over the years, for me, an Atlanta native,...

July 26th, 2009 | Challenges, Trails, Training | Read More

Hitting “Reset”

Last year I told my husband that I needed a break. I needed to LIVE! And that in 2009 I was going to travel. I didn’t know how or where or for how long. I learned a little something about setting goals this year, about staying focused, and about making shit happen. This year I spent a few months...

July 19th, 2009 | Challenges, Life, Mojo | Read More

Puff Puff Pass.

In addition to a sedentary lifestyle overhaul, I quit smoking. Again. I’ve quit many times in the past 20+ years. And as you can imagine, it’s hard to believe in yourself when you have nothing but failure as a benchmark. This is probably the worst part of being a smoker. Forget the non-smoking assholes,...

July 14th, 2009 | Giving Up | Read More