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Get Your Kids Outside!

 

Crazy statistics listed in this article from CNN Health.  Parents of little ones and parents to be: share your passion (we hope since you are following this blog) of the outdoors with your children! According to the article, preschool kids need to be outside at least once a day …

Triathlon transition setup

During a triathlon the transition area from swim to bike and bike to run is your very short home away from home.  So what do you furnish this small home with?
My Home for the day  Everybody has a slightly different set up and there is a certain level …

Oklahoma Sports and Fitness Article

We just finished up writing an article on climbing for Oklahoma Sports and Fitness Magazine!  The article will be featured in their May/June issue.  Oklahoma Sports and Fitness is a great source of information for people of active lifestyles (or wanting to have an active lifestyle) in the four state area from the lists of events they publish to healthy …

Memorial Hermann 70.3 Ironman recap

So I signed up for an Ironman distance triathlon in September of this year.  It was a slightly rash decision that probably should have involved more research but then again, if you research too much you usually only find reasons NOT to do something.

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Memorial Hermann Ironman – Galveston Island, TX

After a few short months of training (which we should have done a better job of updating about) SJ, is off to Galveston, TX for his first (half) Ironman of the year.  We’ll post updates from the weekend so check back for pictures and results!

Here is the official web site for the Memorial Hermann Ironman in Galveston.

The Best Climber is a 10 Year Old Girl?

Well, I don’t know about the best, but I do know that her critics are just as insane as she is in this video.  If you can’t see the awesome, raw talent of this girl or are just jealous of it, well……then we feel bad for you. Check out Ashima Shiraishi in action.

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Read the article “The Strongest Woman …

The 4 Pillars of Good Health

I read through this article today from livestrong.com.  It’s a great article.  We often do only focus on the physical aspect of health but there is also the emotional, psychological, social and some would argue, spiritual aspects to an overall good health to look at.

Do you have a good balance of the four pillars?

 

Happy Spring!

 

Happy first day of Spring ya’ll! Spring is a great time to take advantage of the warmer temperatures not only through outdoor exercise but also through the foods we eat.  Spring seasonal foods are delicious and healthy and can give you new options to try for a little spring cleaning …

Coleman RoadTrip Grill Review

The Coleman RoadTrip Grill is designed to be portable while still providing a full-sized grilling space.  This grill collapses down, can easily fit into the trunk of your car and is best stored horizontally.  Strapping it to the wall of a trailer on its side will leave a nice grease pile for you (we speak from experience).

One great feature is …

New Heights Rock gym

For those of you who don’t know, there’s actually a rock climbing gym in Tulsa, OK.  New Heights is located off of the 11th St exit off Hwy 169.  It’s pretty easy to find since the building has “Rock Climb” painted in huge letters on the side of the building as you’re driving down the highway….