So we’ve officially hit mid-July, and the closest big holiday is rapidly falling further and further behind us. I don’t know about you, but I need little escapes every so often to keep my spirits out of the doldrums. Usually, though, I can’t really do a full escape during the week, so that means I… Read more »
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Review: Devil's Marbleyard
I made my first of hopefully many excursions out to Devil’s Marbleyard yesterday, and I’ll happily admit that it left me feeling more refreshed than I’ve felt in a long time. Upon returning I met up with a friend of mine who said that I looked more alive than he’s ever seen me. He hasn’t… Read more »
Beat the Heat
Here’s a great, original recipe to help beat the summer heat. The Strawberry-Flaxseed Smoothie is delicious and highly nutritious. Ingredients 1 cup strawberries 1/2 cup frozen mangos 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup water 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds 1 cup Greek yogurt Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a… Read more »
Staying Safe and Having Fun on the Fourth
Whether you’re having a family barbecue, heading out to the lake, going to the Greenbriar to watch some golf and Kenny Chesney, or sitting at home watching fireworks on your TV, I think all of us are well aware that tomorrow brings a rather fun festivity that comes only once a year. Here are some… Read more »
Trail Running
It’s common knowledge that running is a great way to get fit and stay fit. The problem is, so few people actually put forth the effort, and I think I have a hypothesis as to why. I daresay the most popular method of running is on a treadmill or elliptical machine. Some choose to do it on… Read more »