Supporting the Ice Age Trail

By , on May 27th, 2011

I had a chance to visit the Ice Age Trail Alliance headquarters near Madison last week.

The Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization headquartered in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Its mission is to create, support and protect a thousand-mile footpath tracing Ice Age formations across Wisconsin. More than 3,000 members nationwide support the IATA in the completion of its mission through on-the-ground work and financial gifts.

I frequent a segment of the trail near Delafield – Lapham Peak -  but I was curious about the rest of the trail . . . → Read More: Supporting the Ice Age Trail

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Trail Running: 5 Benefits and 5 Tips

By , on March 14th, 2011

This weekend, I was introduced to trail running. I’m sure the conditions could have been more glamorous. Imagine running through the peaks and valleys of the Kettle Moraine Forest while it’s covered in a melting layer of snow and ice. It was VERY challenging. I really enjoyed it. From what I can tell, there are lots of benefits to trail running.

Five benefits to trail running:

Makes you feel badass
Yes, it’s more difficult than road running. You’re going out to get dirty in nature! Nothing has made me feel more like a runner . . . → Read More: Trail Running: 5 Benefits and 5 Tips

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Fit Milwaukee Goes Hiking

By , on February 2nd, 2010

Everyone please welcome Jim and Cheryl Raffel to the Fit Milwaukee blogging family!

Because I was raised in a hiking family, I never viewed hiking as exercise. Hiking is just something I have always done. My parents planned week long annual family vacations around hiking destinations like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. In both those places the views and wildlife are so amazing you seldom think about how tired and sore your body is from a day of hiking (sometimes as far as 8-10 miles).

Living in Southeastern Wisconsin we are blessed . . . → Read More: Fit Milwaukee Goes Hiking

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