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Making My Nike LunarGlide+ 4 ID Shoes

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Last weekend I spent a lovely day at the New York Botanical Gardens. I took tons of photos of lots of gorgeous plants, but one of my favorites are these massive planters of coleus. Coleus happen to be one of my favorite plants. I love mix of dark rich colors with a flash of chartreuse,

Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX

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Today we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The law was signed by President Nixon on June 23, 1972 and states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or

Fitness in Small Spaces

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We're almost to the unofficial end of summer…which means it's hurricane season. Hurricane Irene visited the East Coast and while I got away unscathed, my triathlon was cancelled.

Gels for tired limbs

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We all know snowboarding can be a painful business – bruises, bumps and generally knackered limbs and joints are all part of the experience. There are some great products on the market to help you soothe your aches. Here are a few we’ve come across that are worth taking on your snow trip this winter. 

Yoga with a boardsports bias

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We all know yoga is fantastic for keeping you subtle and flexible. It also helps reduce stress and improves your mood and even your memory! If you can’t get to a class then a DVD is a great way to practice some moves at home or on your travels. 
 
Surf Into Yoga is a new yoga DVD which we think you might like. It’s the brainchild of surfer Rochelle Ballard. She works with her brother and yoga instructor Hoku Gordines and pro snowboarder and co-producer Chanelle Sladics to offer a selection of yoga sequences with levels suitable for beginners through to intermediates.