Sheer determination used to power me up a steep single track, through the last painful mile of a long run, or over the 100-mile mark on my road bike. Whether I was in shape or coming off the couch, I aggressively tackled my workouts and simply sucked up the pain. I'm older and a little smarter now...

I'd rather work up a sweat in the fresh air. That's easy for a cardio workout -- just grab the bike or running shoes and hit it. But when it comes to strength training, I need to be more creative. Which is why I love picnic tables. I got the idea for turning a picnic table into my own personal...

It's officially the pre-season. High-alpine mountain bike trails are frosted over, pre-work runs are either in the dark and cold or in your dreams, and post-work is also in the dark and cold. Like it or not, it's time to go inside. Whether you're on a first-name basis with the meatheads...

For our 8 th wedding anniversary, I surprised Ryan with a Caribbean cruise...unselfishly of course. ;) Knowing that the minimal clothing I'd be wearing would not cover what I considered flabby arms, a saggy butt, and a tummy pooch gave me the motivation I needed to find my abs again. I've gotten...