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Guide to Layering for Winter Hiking
This post is a follow-up to last week’s post about What to Wear Fat Biking in Cold Weather. Last year my friend Skyler and I hiked in the Catskills on a frigid day. I meant to use this graphic last winter but never got around do it. As I type, the wind is howling outside my window and the windchill is -10, so now is a good time as ever! The key to staying warm during outdoor activities in the winter is layering. Base layers, or what you’re wearing against your skin are very important for retaining heat. A good base layer is made of either merino wool, which can be…
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How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Last month I had an blog post published in the Healthy Professor’s Times Union Blog called Don’t Fear the Squash. It’s about the health benefits of squash and some cooking tips. Check it out ! Squash is one of my favorite sides on Thanksgiving. But so is the pie! And this time of year is when it’s tough for many people to keep up with their healthy habits, myself included. It seems like there are cookies and pies everywhere and avoiding them gets harder and harder. Here are some small tips to make it a little easier to get through the holidays. Choose healthier sides One year for thanksgiving I…
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What to Pack for a Day Hike
Happy first day of Spring! Even though it doesn’t really feel like it, its officially Spring. Tomorrow I’m taking the day off to go for a hike near Lake George. I was organizing my hiking bag and then realized it might be helpful to let you all know what I typically bring on a short day hike! (bag with gear–I don’t usually bring the cat…) Since we won’t be going into the High Peaks area of the Adirondacks, I’m going to bring my smaller 28L backpack. My other pack is much larger at 45L. Here’s what I’ll bring tomorrow for a hike in the Lake George Wild Forest of the…
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Field Goods and Healthy Greens
I recently signed up for a new vegetable delivery program! You might remember last summer Chris and I signed up for a CSA Program, where from June to October we got a delivery of fresh, locally grown vegetables from Otter Hook Farms! I really liked it, but I didn’t sign up for 2013 because I just didn’t want the commitment. Enter, Field Goods! After reading about Jona’s vegetables every week, I wanted some of my own. Field Goods is almost the same concept as a CSA, except that you pay weekly for a share of vegetables (or fruit, cheese or breads) and you can put it on hold or cancel…
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My Favorite Winter Running Gear, Updated
It’s that time of year again, folks! One of my top viewed posts around this time is My Favorite Winter Running Gear! But that’s a few years old now, so I wanted to give you guys and update of what I’m using now! Neon Puffy Vest. Of course, it doesn’t have to be neon, but that makes it more fun (and you more visible!) $34.99, Gap. (I got mine last year on the clearance rack for under $15.00.) Full-Zip Quilted Jacket. This is Target’s mock of some of the more pricier brands. I got it for Ragnar Relay when I realized it was colder in the Adirondacks in September that…
