The Zen of Zero Waste: An Evening at Robin Hills Farm

NOTE: I don't usually cross-post here what I write about Zero Waste, but I'm making an exception for my experience at Robin Hills Farm. (Plus I *did* run the 5K.) Enjoy!

‘Tis Better to Do than to Receive

At the start of my Monday evening yoga class, we lie flat on our mats, lights dimmed, and our instructor tells us to "go to a favorite place." This is necessary preparation; we must relax and think happy thoughts while attempting to turn ourselves into pretzels. I take myself to hanging out at our campground …

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Rx for Recovery: Eat, Sleep, Stretch

THIS NOT RACING IS TIRING ME OUT. After all my races this year I'm on a recovery break, and I was expecting to feel re-energized, even restless. Instead, I've had less energy and been more sore. I asked the head trainer at my gym, Body Specs, about it. "All year long, running more races than …

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