Tag Archives: Running Alternatives

A New Way To Find The Runner’s High

Posted on August 1, 2017 by mileoneandcounting

My friend Margaret returns as a guest blogger to share a new twist on reaching the “runner’s high” feeling.  What’s her secret?  Adult summer camp!  Read below to learn about her magical adventure and how you can get involved too! … Continue reading →

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Don’t Break Your Neck!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by mileoneandcounting

One great thing about living near a major city is that there are always new opportunities for adventures.  My latest one took me back about 20 years to the days of the trampoline.  Flight Trampoline Park opened four weeks ago … Continue reading →

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On Your Left

Posted on April 24, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

For all of you runners, you know exactly what I mean by the title of this post.  On Your Left–the phrase of choice heard on the running trails when a biker is passing. Mostly it’s just annoying, especially when a group … Continue reading →

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Winter Wind Down

Posted on March 1, 2013 by mileoneandcounting

Last Saturday I went ice skating!  I feel like spring can come now that I got that out of my system.  Usually if I don’t ice skate or ski at least once in the chilly season I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Trapeze (Take 2)

Posted on December 14, 2012 by mileoneandcounting

Last night I went back to the Trapeze School for my second time.  Of course,  my friend, Nicole and I, still feeling like newbies, were a bit petrified that we were actually doing this again.  But off we went in the … Continue reading →

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Circus Act

Posted on October 28, 2012 by mileoneandcounting

My list of nevers:  sky diving, bungee jumping and leaping off buildings, for that matter (let’s hope no one ever puts me up to that).  But I recently had my taste of what it would be like to run away … Continue reading →

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Spin Start The Day

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mileoneandcounting

For months I’ve been waiting for Sculpt DC to open its doors in PennQuarter.  Monday was opening day for this unique, new spin/yoga studio.  I bought the opening month special of unlimited classes and figured I’d see how I like it … Continue reading →

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How Yoga Has Helped My Swimming

Posted on August 9, 2011 by mileoneandcounting

Although, I do not consider myself a swimmer, one day I may break into the triathlon world.  After all there must come a point where I will need a new challenge.  I have always admired those who swim and make it look … Continue reading →

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Soccer Sprint

Posted on May 5, 2011 by mileoneandcounting

Running is such an individual sport and I have missed some of the camaraderie that comes with playing team sports.  I grew up playing soccer all my life so when I stepped on to the field the other night for … Continue reading →

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Just Flow With It

Posted on February 26, 2011 by mileoneandcounting

Last night I took a body flow class at my gym–a mixture of yoga, pilates and tai chi.  Great way to start the weekend off on the right foot.  Relaxing yet difficult as I worked on flowing my body from … Continue reading →

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