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The Adventures of The Green Hat
I just went on my first run with Charity Miles, a fantastic app I mentioned in this blog post. If you like being active and you like...
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Oct 7, 20141 min read
Sweating for a Cause
Turns out, that whole obstacle thing I mentioned in this blog takes some time and energy to work through; where have I been lately?...
authormichelleduva
Oct 4, 20142 min read
My TV Debut
I’ve referenced my chiropractor and wellness buddy Dr Dennis DaPonte in a number of my previous posts. Recently, he made a commercial and...
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Oct 2, 20141 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
Safety first! The hubs and I went for a run in the evening last week when he got off work. Since the days are getting shorter, we enlist...
authormichelleduva
Oct 2, 20141 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
About four miles on route 11. This was a really hard run for me, coming off of a week long cold and getting back into my routine. My legs...
authormichelleduva
Sep 20, 20141 min read


Prioritizing Positive
Recently, the hubs and I have faced difficulties with the house we are turning into our home. For anyone who has refurbished an older...
authormichelleduva
Sep 18, 20146 min read


Stop Verbally Abusing Yourself
Hi readers, I’ve been wrestling with this blog for a few weeks, which is part of the reason why I’ve been so AWOL lately. The other parts...
authormichelleduva
Sep 8, 20145 min read
The Adventures of The Green Hat
Yesterday, the hubs and I ran in a local 5k called Run For Their Lives. It’s a wonderful program that helps liberate victims of sexual...
authormichelleduva
Sep 7, 20141 min read


Pre-Race Prep: Mental Preparation
Meditating with the ocean while I stretch my hips out after a run. August 2014 vacation. A few weeks ago, I started this series talking...
authormichelleduva
Aug 28, 20144 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
Here’s another shot from our vacation this past weekend. We ran a 5k out to the lighthouse and then stayed for a church service on the...
authormichelleduva
Aug 27, 20141 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
The hubs and I are on vacation this week! We did a little over 6 miles around Marblehead, Ma. Don’t know how long it took; we’re on...
authormichelleduva
Aug 24, 20141 min read


The Importance of Preventative Maintenance: Stretching
As I was cooling down from my run this morning, I started thinking about the amount of time it takes to do a thorough stretching session...
authormichelleduva
Aug 12, 20147 min read


Altra Lone Peak: Final Review
Alright, I’ve been AWOL a bit lately, but it’s time for my final review of my Altra Lone Peak trail running shoes. You may recall back in...
authormichelleduva
Aug 4, 20143 min read


Notable Recipes: Beet Smoothie
One of my clients was out of town for a few weeks recently, and they very generously allowed us to collect their portion of CSA. Through...
authormichelleduva
Jul 29, 20142 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
The green hat and I went to Wicomico Motorsports Park this past weekend and completed our Spartan Sprint! The green hat stayed in the...
authormichelleduva
Jul 28, 20141 min read


Pre-Race Prep: Carb Loading
Those of us who are veteran runners know that we all have some sort of ritual we go through pre-race. Something that makes us feel...
authormichelleduva
Jul 24, 20145 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
Four miles around Montgomery Hill Park in under 50 minutes. Not a bad time, especially considering the monster hills along the way! What...
authormichelleduva
Jul 22, 20141 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
The Green hat and I went to Staunton’s Yoga Co-Op this morning. Definitely worth a visit! The Green hat and I got our flexibility on this...
authormichelleduva
Jul 15, 20141 min read
Learning to Let Go
I firmly believe that there are lessons to be learned all around us, if we pay attention to our surroundings and ourselves. Last week I...
authormichelleduva
Jul 7, 20143 min read


Fitness Trend Review: HIIT
Being a fitness professional, I am questioned about the merits of different styles of training quite frequently. Clients, friends, and...
authormichelleduva
Jun 30, 20144 min read
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