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Get Outside at the Keystone Nordic Center!

By Amber, on February 21st, 2011%

Guest post by my amazing friend Ashlee over at Blue Side Up Photography. Thanks Ashlee!

Admit it: Right about now you’re pasty white, tired of being inside, and desperate to raise your heart rate for any other reason than the weatherman mentioning above-freezing temps. The cure just might be a day out at the Keystone Nordic Center! With over 9 miles of groomed trails that offer inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and rentals for every member of the family, the Nordic Center offers the perfect day out. My parents (who are out from California) and I decided to . . . → keep reading

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[Get Moving] The Hamster Wheel

By Amber, on February 3rd, 2011%

I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I despise treadmills. The monotony of running in place, going nowhere fast slow, and watching the sweaty guy floundering on the treadmill in front of me is hardly inspiration to keep running. Not to mention that my stupid ishuffle refuses to work after I accidentally ran it through the washing machine. Sad day.

Nevertheless, sometimes desperation wins out over the hamster wheel loathing.

Over the weekend, I saw several runners out braving the chilly weather. I started to feel a little tug inside. Was it envy? Repulsion? Hunger? I couldn’t place it.

After a . . . → keep reading

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