Her Active Life

Cycling, like other sports requires the use of equipment--your bike. It’s important to know how to maintain your equipment whether that means tightening the trucks on your skateboard, or wrapping grip…

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It’s fun to share your favorite sport or workout with other people. There are a lot of activities that can be done solo and it can feel good for it to…

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You may already know about Map My Run, which is a great way to keep track of your running or walking. Well, now there is a bike-specific

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Some people like to run or cycle for the sheer, unfettered joy. They love the feeling of escape, the internal push, the connection to their body. But sometimes you want information. Heart-rate…

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Let’s face it. Your favorite sport is probably dominated by men.  I’m sure you’re not the first woman to participate in that sport, and you’re probably not the only woman you know…

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The general rule of thumb is that an infant can be loaded onto your bike (or trailing behind it) when she or he is strong enough to hold up his or her head with a helmet on it. According to the

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Everyone knows you can’t buy running shoes for looks.  You can’t get the blue ones instead of the green when the green ones work for you. It’s the same for bikes. You have to buy the right kind of bike for how…

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With this first post, Her Active Life welcomes Martinique Haller as our new staff writer. In this article, she talks with joy about the reasons to become a bike rider even if your city doesn’t exactly make it easy on you. In…

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This is a tip that is healthy for you and healthy for our planet. Chances are you live within biking distance of your grocery store, video rental store or coffee shop. Yet, when’s the last time you got there without taking your car?…

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We all need role models - strong, self-sufficient women who endure tough times and make a meaningful mark on the world around them. While many women look to the world of celebrities for their idols, the ladies who deserve the title…

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Her Active Travels invites you to broaden your horizons – within your own borders. From must-see sights to must-eat restaurants, we’re giving you the lowdown on the best and brightest cities for an active, adventurous weekend getaway.

Although Washington…

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(ARA) - Bike riding is a favorite summer activity for young and old alike. From a quick trip down the block to a family outing at the park, a ride on a bike burns calories, helps heart health and, most importantly, is tons…

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The following article was written by The Final Sprint guest contributor Dr. Larry Robinson.  For more about Dr. Robinson, check out the “About Dr. Robinson” section at the conclusion of the article.

1.  Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor…

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If you would like to submit an event, please email .  We will be posting regional race roundups every Friday morning.  For a more extensive regional race calendar, see the Running Network Event Calendar.

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