Wired Women: Where there’s a will, there’s an app

The Runkeeper Pro application for the iPhone is a runner’s best friend. It sounds as simple as other GPS devices: The app tracks and maps your runs, accounting for climbs and speed.

Fit and Female: Winter wonderland

Think it’s going to be hard to stay active and fit now with the coming winter season? Think again. As much as we Coloradans — and especially Boulderites — love to swim, bike and run in the spring and summer, we also live in a region with amazing opportunities to enjoy snow sports. Most of these winter sports are right in your backyard — or not far from it.

Fit and Female: Women athletes and anemia

I’m a healthy eater. I even eat red meat, and I’ve been racing at an intense level since middle school without ever having the fatigue symptoms that I did this triathlon season. What was wrong with me? Was I over-training?

See Sara Shrink

“Beauty is all about confidence. Confidence comes from feeling great about who you are on the inside and being accepting of who you are on the outside.” – Sara Sullivan

Moms: How to fall back into your fitness routine

The summer is winding down and so is your energy. The heat, the sun and having the kids full time can cause your fitness routine to suffer. With fall around the corner, it’s time to get your fitness routine back on track.

Here are some ways to take advantage of more free time without the kids, and how to plan ahead to make the most of your time.

Life in the slow lane

Any long-distance runner will tell you that maintaining a sprint speed over an extended stretch is simply not feasible. In order to establish a rhythm that allows the body to fuel itself and recharge for the long haul, slow and steady is the ticket.

Refreshing ways to work out in the summer heat

As nice as the Colorado sun feels on your face and (sun-screened) skin, it does not feel as good when you’re trying to get in a quality workout.

Fit and Female: Rock on, ladies

Have you ever thought about rock climbing but felt it was out of your reach? (Pun intended.)

I felt the same way when I first started. But with the right climbing instructor and group of girlfriends, I have grown to love it.

The three best pieces of strength equipment for your at-home gym

Forget the complicated machines. Local personal trainer Nicole Irlbeck says a person can get a full-body workout with only three items.

Fit and Female: 10 easy ways to stay fit during the holidays

The holidays bring extra fun. They can also bring extra parties, stress and weight gain.

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