Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Walk in the Park, Colorado Style

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

I’m in Denver for the annual American College of Sports Medicine conference. I’m so psyched to geek out over VO2 max and training techniques! But in preparation for all of these fitness talks I wanted to fit in some fitness … Continue reading →

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Off the the Farm (aka The Rodale Institute)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

The entire staff of Prevention recently took a field trip to The Rodale Institute in Emmaus, PA. I’d been really looking forward to the visit—the Institute is essentially a working farm which also houses some research projects, all designed to … Continue reading →

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Beauty After Biking

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

There’s just no denying it—this summer is going to be hot! There may be a sweet reprieve while floating over the East River on the Manhattan Bridge (well, at least on the flat and downhill section) but pedaling through the … Continue reading →

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Bike Envy: Gear that I Want, Gear that You Want

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Maybe it’s because I write about gear as part of my job that I’m always checking out other people’s stuff, but I doubt it. I think it’s just kind of human nature. Sometimes we lust after things we want, but … Continue reading →

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Yoga Journal Conference Part 2: Movers and Shakers

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

At long last, a recap of the classes and vendors at the 2011 NYC Yoga Journal Conference. First, the instructors: Most surprisingly sweet and funny: David Life and Sharon Gannon I take at their studio, Jivamukti, all the time but … Continue reading →

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Ready for Rain on National Bike to Work Day

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Yesterday I threw the gauntlet (via twitter) daring people to bicycle to work today in celebration of National Bike to Work Day. Then I checked the weather. Then I wished I’d checked the weather first. Things did not look good—thundershowers … Continue reading →

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Yoga Journal Conference, part 1: A Lesson in Ayurveda

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Yoga Journal Conference in New York. If you’re imagining a bunch of toned ladies clad in tie-dyed spandex and feather earrings, you’re spot on. But I’m sort of into hippy-dippy … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Nancy Brinker of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Yesterday Prevention magazine (aka, my employer) hosted a luncheon with Nancy G. Brinker, a powerhouse of a woman who is best known for starting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation for breast cancer awareness and research. Starting the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Recap

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Today I turned 32. It sounds old but feels young, luckily. I haven’t been posting much this week, so, to make up for it, here’s a recap of all the festivities. I didn’t have much planned, and it seems that … Continue reading →

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Bicicletas y Tricicletas on the Mayan Riviera

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

I’m in Mexico for work right now so I’m not getting any cycling in, but I was thrilled to see some of the employees of the resort we’re staying at (the lovely Rosewood Mayakoba) pedaling around. I first spotted one … Continue reading →

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