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Re: What is your favorite fall activity?

mvalenti — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:06:52 GMT

Dullman, It sounds like you should start riding cyclocross. All you have to do is add a cyclocross bike to your wish list:). Or try a winter triathlon; they sound like a blast.

AlmostaRunner, What is motion Traxx?

How do you get in shape for ski season?

mvalenti — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:57:54 GMT

I live in California and don't get up to the mountains to ski that often, but I do have a few trips planned this year. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get in shape--and stay in shape--for skiing and snowboarding? I am specifically looking for exercises that will strengthen my legs and knees, and help get my body ready for the slopes.

Thanks!

What is your favorite fall activity?

mvalenti — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:26:21 GMT

Growing up, my favorite fall activity was playing soccer in the backyard with my family. Now, nothing beats riding my mountain bike on a crisp autumn day over winding singletrack strewn with brightly colored leaves.

What is your favorite fall activity?

Overall Fitness for Fall

mvalenti — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:51:11 GMT

This fall I really want to focus on full-body fitness. I love mountain biking, which is great for my legs and lungs but I want to focus on building core muscles, tightening my bum, and building overall fitness. Does anybody have full body fitness exercises to recommend? I would love them to be outdoors focused for the fall but anything will do.

Re: Do You Let Your Kids Walk to School?

mvalenti — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:08:48 GMT

Here are a few great articles on the subject:

The Walk-to-School Fight

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/fashion/13kids.html?_r=4&emc=eta1

Family Defies No-Bike Policy

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/09/14/news/doc4aada71020507442523775.txt

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

mvalenti — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:01:14 GMT

I would love to hear what you think about the two. Keep us posted on which one you like better and why!

Re: Tomatoes Are Taking Over The World

mvalenti — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:46:50 GMT

Make up a big batch of homemade pasta sauce then freeze it in a few single- or double- serving size containers.

Re: Road bike vs Beach bike training

mvalenti — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:34:25 GMT

Hey, I am no expert but when i was training for Wildflower's olympic distance tri I asked Gale Bernhardt if I could do some of my bike workouts on a beach cruiser. She said as long as I am on a bike~~any bike~~for the alloted time it counts as a workout. I was not training to be competitive or anything, I just wanted to have some fun while training. I am curious to see what people have to say about true comparison though.

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

mvalenti — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:23:53 GMT

Thanks for the great ideas everyone. I LOVE the thought of ocean-side yoga! Ocean swimming on the other hand scares me. I've been intrigued by the P90X videos but I'm turned off at the thought of working out in front of the tv. My sister just got the videos though so I will see what she has to say about them.

I went canoeing this weekend which turned out to be such a fun way to spend the day outdoors. It's not exactly a cross-training workout as I probably didn't burn enough calories to offset the beer consumed but it was a something different and super fun!

Cross-Training Ideas

mvalenti — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:29 GMT

Anyone else get bored with just running all the time? I love to get out and do other things--especially in the summer. What kinds of cross-training activities do you like to do on your days off from running?