Great Outdoors
My Memorial Days are not spent relaxing
I envy people who talk about their Memorial Day plans that include camping, fishing, or just sitting in a camp chair at the lake. That’s not what my Memorial Day has been like for as […]
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Great Outdoors
I might have finally lost my mind
Several years ago, after a hunting season spent huffing and puffing, I came home and stepped on the scale. The number that came up was alarming. I vowed at that moment to get fit. I […]
Great Outdoors
A snake can really ruin a good run
There’s a guy who works out at the same gym I go to, and since we’re both outdoors enthusiasts, we often talk about outdoor adventures between exercises. He also listens to this show, so he […]
Great Outdoors
Snakes aren’t my favorite running companions
There’s a guy who works out at the same gym I go to, and since we’re both outdoors enthusiasts, we often talk about outdoor adventures between exercises. He also listens to this show, so he […]
Great Outdoors
Getting in shape 5 kilometers at a time
If you’re trying to get in shape for hunting season, run a few 5Ks. Well, train for them, then run them. I think the training part is a big reason it works to get you […]
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I’m reducing my excuses to skip exercising
I added mountain biking to my fitness toolbox again this summer, and it is a great way to keep in shape without reaggravating the plantar fasciitis I’ve been getting in both feet. I’d love to […]
Great Outdoors
I do my running where there are no snakes
There’s a guy who works out at the same gym I go to, and since we’re both outdoors enthusiasts, we often talk about outdoor adventures between exercises. He also listens to this show, so he […]
Great Outdoors
For once, I’m ready for the ice to thaw
Now don’t get me wrong, I love winter. I love snow. I love the cold. But winter around these parts often comes with gale-force winds and ice that doesn’t melt for months on end. Those […]