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Susan Barrows
Wayfinder
Wayfinder 90 / Resolutions Vs. Habits
I like the New Year because of its reminder to reflect, take stock, and get excited for the future. And, I keep getting drawn back to this photo. This is what I want: genuine smiles, fresh air, long walks. I’m tired of forever feeling out of place, tired of
Age Awesome
New Year, New Perspective
If you’re needing a new perspective on things, try literally switching things up this New Year.
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Wayfinder 89 / The Sleep Issue
As I get older, sleep seems to become a greater concern. Now that I'm in my mid-fifties I awake 1-2 times each evening to hit the restroom. Apparently the technical term is Nocturia. If I'm in a cold environment, like out camping, that number can swell.
Age Awesome
Exhale & Relax Into Curiosity
Let’s get curious about our current physical and mental state!
Wayfinder
Wayfinder 88 / Stay Curious
There's no arguing that higher levels of curiosity associate with higher levels of mental wellbeing. Higher levels of mental wellbeing often correlate directly with higher levels of physical wellbeing, or vitality— and visa versa. Curiosity can come in phases, it has in my life. We can lose it
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Wayfinder 87 / The Keys to Longevity
In the Blue Zones documentary on Netflix, one of the correlations to longevity observed across several of the communities researched was steepness. In such that centenarians lived in areas which required them to walk and hike up steep pitches. I have certainly felt stronger in the legs and core when
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Thoughtful Breath To Help Reset
Take a few minutes of thoughtful breath to help reset.
Field Notes
We Did A Thing - Aging Awesome This Autumn
It's been an eventful couple months. Our plan going into the trail running season was to tackle the Mammoth Trail Fest 50K at the end of September. We had to pivot due to some personal issues and an extended trip to Bend, Oregon. Smoke from forest fires put
Routes
Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson AZ
Sweetwater Preserve, about 4 miles west of the I-10, is our go-to for easy trail runs when in Tucson. While there are a few chunky sections, most of the area is not technical nor sandy. After a weird month of wiping out at least 7-8 times last winter, Sweetwater is
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Yin Yoga for Range of Motion - Hip and Groin
As maturing athletes, one of the first things we notice is an increased feeling of tightness pretty much from head to toe. Although there is the argument that a certain amount of tension is desirable for athletes, ie, running economy and efficiency or absorbing load, greater mobility is going to
Wellness
A Daily Writing Ritual Can Improve Your Mental Wellness
After a brief, informal brainstorming session on content ideas for Dirty Good, it struck me that my first habit I would highlight for our Nourishing Habits column should be exactly what I am trying to do by creating this: resurrect a daily writing ritual. During our initial time living on