Savvy Eats

I know, health and fitness should be one of my top priorities. I’m working on it. And I can’t wait for spring, when I can be outside gardening and cycling for large chunks of the day. But in the meantime, I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not a fitness trainer or expert, but I have a feeling that this may work for you too, on those days when you have little free time or just don’t feel like doing an all-out workout.

Now that the temperatures have dropped below freezing and snow is impending (I can’t believe we don’t have any snow yet, by the way!), my workouts have moved indoors. I don’t belong to a gym, so when Rubberbanditz offered to send me a “portable gym kit” to try out, I was more than happy to accept.

In true Savvy Eats fashion, I have broken it down into a pros and cons list.

Part yoga, part strength training, this DVD is not what I expected. That’s not such a bad thing. The workout is still challenging and leaves me feeling strong.

Sadly, it has become clear that the outdoor bicycling season is coming to an end. In the mornings, the temperatures are often below freezing, and a little birdy told me she even saw some snowflakes today. While I could buy the gloves, face mask and shoe covers I’d need to stay warm, my bike just [...]

The day before we left for Italy, I had a minor freak-out. Between being sick and trying to get ready for the trip, I had only ridden my bike once or twice in the 2 weeks before the trip. What if I couldn’t keep up with everyone? Or worse, what if I couldn’t complete all [...]

One of the major challenges affecting my riding at the beginning of the summer was HYDRATION. I didn’t feel fully comfortable reaching for my water bottle as I biked up hills, and would end each ride with a parched throat. Not a good thing for performance or recovery! Luckily, getting a Camelbak saved the day. Now, my rides are much more pleasant and I can get a drink of water whenever I need it.

Problem: My Camelbak didn’t come with any instructions. Luckily, Dan used to have one, so he knew what to do!

25 mile bike ride with fantastic views. Harvest Festival at Six Mile Creek Vineyard. Rokit Fuel.

I was sick all of last week with a virus that zapped my energy. I got back on my bike for the first time in 9 days yesterday, and took some steps to ease my first ride back. Here are my top three tips for getting back in the swing of things after taking time off for an illness.