Gut Health

When I first announced I was going to start blogging through a post on Facebook I said that it was going to be all over the place. In a way, it has…
Climbing Mount Rainier – A New Calling

I can’t believe it hasn’t even been two months since I climbed Mount Adams. Being the first mountain I climbed, it was the beginning of a new…
Benefits of Transcendental Meditation

Stress has always been an issue for me. With age, I’ve gotten better at managing it but it still takes a lot of work. When I was younger I always…
Benefits of Foam Rolling

Being someone who’s learned through years of trial and error in my own fitness routine I can say that foam rolling works and it is important! If you…
Climbing Mount Adams – The First Mountain of Many

Something really great happened this last weekend. A friend Nick and I climbed Mount Adams. I wasn’t expecting it to impact me the way it did. I’ve…
A Common Cause of Knee Pain

Knee pain is very common, especially among more active individuals. It is something I see often. If you’ve been exercising in any capacity for any…
Mount Tabor Stair Circuit

Running stairs is something I do often in my own fitness and as a personal trainer with my clients. This stair circuit is the first of many outdoor…
Start Stretching- 4 Problematic

For a lot of people, getting into a solid stretching routine is difficult, even for people who have no problem consistently working out. If you’ve…
Gear Prep | Continue Running

If you are a runner and you enjoy running in the rain, you know the importance of having the right gear. I grew up in Portland Oregon, running…
The Benefits of Yoga in Your

To go along with any exercise program, having an in-depth stretching routine is so important. Working in stretches to combat tightening muscles, and…